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Diving with Decapods: the Smithsonian-Indonesia PEER Partnership

Posted by  on Friday, May 18th 2018     
A group of SCUBA divers examines a coral reef

Current estimates predict that by 2050, nearly all coral reefs on Earth will be at a highly threatened status. Two researchers backed by USAID are working to protect coral reefs in Indonesia.

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From the Field in Timor-Leste: Giving Communities a Voice in Conservation

Posted by  on Wednesday, August 21st 2013     

Through the Coral Triangle Support Partnership, USAID is supporting Timor-Leste’s efforts to anticipate and adapt to climate change and natural disasters, especially in coastal communities. Read more >>

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PEER Program Impact: Addressing Global Coral Reef Health through Science and Collaboration

Posted by  on Monday, August 19th 2013     

In recent years coral reefs have increasingly come under threat from climate change, overfishing, pollution and disease. To tackle complex global issues such as this, USAID is tapping into the vast potential of the science and technology sector.

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Young Communicators Promote Climate Change Awareness

Posted by  on Thursday, May 2nd 2013     

Climate change is impacting life in the Dominican Republic. Read more >>

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Working to Preserve the Coral Triangle

Posted by  on Wednesday, April 24th 2013     

Scientists warn that, by the year 2030, virtually all coral reefs in the Coral Triangle Region will be threatened by ocean warming and acidification, and human activities. Read more >>

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