How Coral Reefs make fisheries sustainable

We all know about the Great Barrier Reef; it’s a heritage site, a national icon and a source of tourism. But coral reefs don’t have to be famous to contribute to the economy. Even the deep unknown could be making some money. So how is this happening? And could fisheries benefit from conservation?

We all know about the Great Barrier Reef- it’s a heritage site, a national icon and a source of tourism. But coral reefs don’t have to be famous to contribute to the economy. Even the deep unknown could be making some money. So how is this happening? And could fisheries benefit from conservation?

Story features:

Claire Armstrong, Professor at The Norwegian College of Fishery Science, The Arctic University of Norway

 

Image credit: ‘Flowery Cod’ by Richard Ling on Flickr