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East Africa Coral Climate Refuge
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 0%
The East Africa Shore is a diverse marine ecosystem teeming with vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. Endangered species such as the hawksbill sea turtle and the dugong can be found in these waters, alongside a variety of colorful fish species.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.