The Case for protecting Our Coral Sea

To the east of the Great Barrier Reef lies a second and less known tropical marine jewel: the Coral Sea. It's crystal clear waters are home to huge fish that dominate the ecosystem, like lions of the African plains.

The pristine islets and cays are both breeding ground and nursery for turtles and seabirds. Hundreds of other species, from majestic humpback whales to dainty reef fish, abound in its warm tropical waters. The Coral Sea is steeped in maritime history with stories of adversity and survival. Once the arena for the Battle of the Coral Sea, it now remains a refuge for marine wildlife.

Globally, less than one tenth of 1 percent of the world's oceans is highly protected. It's rare to find a place where the political will and public support could be generated to secure a large no-take marine park. The Coral Sea is one of those places. There could be no better ocean legacy for future generations.

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• Coral Sea
• Marine Parks
• Protected Areas
• Conservation
• Reef
• Ocean
• Diving
• Fishing