Conservation Focus

Marine Conservation

Roles and Threats

Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and constitute over 90% of the habitable space on the planet, making the marine realm critical for biodiversity and sustainable development. From the dark blue high seas to vibrant coral reefs and mangroves that support crucial nursery areas and provide coastal protection, oceans are a vast and fascinating place housing more than 242,000 different species. However less than 3% of the global ocean has escaped human pressure; mismanaged fisheries represent the greatest threat to marine biodiversity, and this unsustainable exploitation, together with pollution and climate change put this shared resource at risk.

Coralie Palmer

Marine Conservation Coordinator

Coralie brings over 20 years of experience working in the field of conservation biology. She has a strong focus on working collaboratively and inclusively with a broad range of stakeholders and communities, extensive experience facilitating research, outreach and policy development and a commitment to equity and environmental justice. Coralie’s research has focused on mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems, with field work for the Environmental Justice Foundation in Vietnam and Bangladesh. Originally from the UK, Coralie has lived in India, Egypt, Australia and the USA. Coralie has served as a Director for the Indiana Wildlife Federation and currently serves as President of the Indiana Native Plant Society.