New conservation effort launched to protect coral reefs in Yap
A new initiative has been launched to protect coral reefs in Yap, a state in the Federated States of Micronesia. The Yap Resilience Hub, a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, aims to support local conservation efforts through 2028. The project will prioritize community involvement and scientific innovation to enhance reef resilience and the well-being of local coastal communities.
- ▪The Yap Resilience Hub is a three-year project focused on coral reef conservation.
- ▪It aims to support local conservation efforts through community priorities and scientific planning.
- ▪The project will rely on a steering committee to identify reef areas for protection based on ecological and community criteria.
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