Coral Reef Systems
Structured overview of major coral reef locations around the world.
Internal
Lists major interconnected coral reef systems recognized as large-scale ecological units.
Caribbean Plate Reef Legacy
Covers the extensive coral reefs across the Caribbean Sea, from the Bahamas to Suriname.
Pacific Plate Corals
Includes Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, and Palau—some of the largest and most diverse coral systems on Earth.
Indian Ocean Reef Plate
Spans the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and western Indian Ocean—home to unique coral assemblages and island reefs.
Nearby
Lists major regional coral reef provinces and biogeographic zones.
Caribbean Basin
A biogeographic region characterized by warm, clear waters and extensive carbonate reefs from the Bahamas to the northeastern coast of South America.
Pacific Entrances & Seamounts
Includes the Philippine Sea, Coral Sea, and associated seamounts—key corridors for migration and high diversity.