On the continental shelf of the Southern Caribbean, reef development is severely inhibited by upwelling and by freshwater and sediment runoff. [128] The best developed and more diverse coral reefs are found around the chain of islands and archipelagos running parallel to the continental coast: Cura
Sub-regional summary: Southern Caribbean
WRI Engagement Across the World
Click on map to see where WRI is making a difference.
10 G Street NE Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002, USA / Phone +1 (202) 729-7600 / Fax +1 (202) 729-7610
