Legislation

Coral Reef Restoration Permits vs Coral Reef Protection Laws: Key Differences

October 08, 2026

Restoration permits authorise work in the sea; protection laws forbid harm to designated reefs. Knowing which applies — and when both do...

October 05, 2026

How the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 protects UK cold-water coral reefs through marine licensing, conservation zones and...

September 28, 2026

Anchoring, mooring and discharge rules in the British Virgin Islands exist to protect coral — here is how to follow them through the...

September 19, 2026

The Convention on Biological Diversity shapes how UK coral reefs, both cold-water and tropical, are protected. Here is how its...