Reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, like this reef in Australia, have greater coral species diversity than their counterparts in the Atlantic/Caribbean. Photo credit: Dave Burdick
Conserving the nation's coral reefs cannot be accomplished by domestic efforts alone. Our coral reefs are ecologically connected to those abroad. Additionally, the most significant threats they face—climate change and ocean acidification—are global in nature.

Effectively conserving coral reefs and the services they provide depends upon sound ecosystem-based management practices and good governance—from local communities to multinational regions. Together with our partners, we work in more than 40 countries and multilateral regions globally, with particular focus in the Coral Triangle, Micronesia, the South Pacific, and the wider Caribbean

International Collaboration
Explore our efforts with partners around the world to protect our natural resources, coastal communities, and economy.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other members of the Biden Cabinet are fond of proclaiming the “rules-based international order” (RBIO) or “rules-based order” every chance they get: in press conferences, on interviews, in articles, at international fora, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Along with the terms “human rights” and “democracy,” the RBIO is routinely used to claim a moral high ground against countries that they accuse of not following this RBIO, and wielded as a cudgel to attack, criticize, accuse, and delegitimate countries in their crosshairs as rogue outliers to an international order.

Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas are a few of the holidays we recognize this month, but did you know December is also National Cat Lover’s Month?

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One of the best things about the colder weather is that tulips are in season! Tulip delight is a statement in style; filled to the brim with Dutch Tulips it is a refreshingly different arrangement, accompanied by textural accent foliage and trimmed with jute ribbon around an elegant oval shaped clear glass vase.

Different Types Of Pineapples (With Images)

Many people eagerly wait for summers only to hop onto the mango stocks. India is the place for finding hundreds of mango varieties. These summer fruits are delicious, aromatic, attractive, filling as well as abundant in their nutritional composition. For all its amazing benefits, mangoes are called the super fruits. Our country is known for having exclusive mango types which have great demand in the international market. Alphonso (Hapus), Dasheri, Kesar, Chaunsa, Langda and a few other types are most popular for their extra sweetness and taste. If the true mango lover in you wants to get the organic mango stock, then buy mangoes online by ordering them on AamWalla.com. The site not only offers fresh quality mangoes but also has reasonable price tags for purchase. Here’s everything you need to know about Indian mango types and regions (states) where it’s popularly found.

Flowers have always been associated with positive emotions. Whether it’s to congratulate someone on their achievements, commemorate a special occasion or even express your feelings, flower gifting is a compassionate gesture that has been practised for thousands of years. But other than the action, some flower elements play a significant role in improving your mood. People often rely on the psychological effects of flowers to treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or even PTSD. Keep reading to learn the benefits of flowers in improving your mental health.

35th Street Consulting, LLC partners with the Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust and the Health Care Council of the Lehigh Valley to create the Health Profile for the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment for the Lehigh Valley. The engagement include project management, research, analysis and content creation for the report. (Note: Report PDF is a 10 MB download)