Global Distribution of Coral Reefs
Data provider
Contact point
unep wcmc
Suggested citation
UNEP-WCMC, WorldFish Centre, WRI, TNC (2021). Global distribution of coral reefs, compiled from multiple sources including the Millennium Coral Reef Mapping Project. Version 4.1, updated by UNEP-WCMC. Includes contributions from IMaRS-USF and IRD (2005), IMaRS-USF (2005) and Spalding et al. (2001). Cambridge (UK): UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Data DOI: https://doi.org/10.34892/t2wk-5t34
Related tool or portal
Date or time period of observation
2021-10-11 10:15:00+00
Geographic coverage
Cautions
Version 4.1 (March 2021) While having global coverage, the dataset was compiled from multiple sources with varying scale and quality. The dataset has yet to undergo external review. For more information, consult https://data.unep-wcmc.org/pdfs/1/WCMC_008_Global_Distribution_of_Coral_Reefs.pdf?1617121809