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Coral Triangle (Geographic Area)

Area

Approximately 6 million km²

Type

Marine biodiversity hotspot

Location

Indo-Pacific region

Countries

IndonesiaMalaysiaPhilippinesPapua New GuineaTimor-LesteSolomon Islands

Eco-cities

Nautilus CityReef HavenCoral Corridor

Fish species

2,228+

Coral species

600+

Conservation status

Endangered

Conservation efforts

Marine protected areasCoral reef rehabilitationSustainable tourism

Scientific significance

Central hub for marine research

Coral Triangle (Geographic Area)