Just like people, fish and wildlife need homes so they can thrive. They need healthy habitats where they can eat, rest, grow, and raise their young. Healthy habitats also help humans. They protect coastal communities from storms, filter pollution from water, and support thriving tourism and fishing industries. Wetlands, coral reefs, rivers, and other habitats are at risk due to climate change.
Hear from restoration experts about the challenges these coastal habitats face and what NOAA and its partners are doing to address them.
