About one-quarter of coral reefs worldwide are already considered damaged beyond repair, with another two-thirds under serious threat. Coral reefs are found in 109 countries and large reef degradation has occurred in 93. Indonesia and the Philippines hold 77% of Southeast Asia's coral reefs and nearly 80% of threatened reefs. Endangered Species International is strongly engaged in protecting and restoring coral reefs. Photographs by Andrew Bowers and Pierre Fidenci.
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