Why Parrotfish Matter

It's no secret our coral reefs are in peril; over 50 percent of the world's coral reefs have died in the last 30 years, and up to 90 percent may die within the next century. However, when we provide coral reef education and outreach, parrotfish are often overlooked and omitted from educational materials.

Parrotfishes perform important functional roles in the dynamics of coral reef ecosystems.

The Problem

Parrotfish are vulnerable to the same threats facing coral reefs worldwide: global climate change, ocean acidification, pollution, and marine debris. Since some species of parrotfish are considered delicacies, their populations are also at risk of being overfished.

Our Solution

Conservation Key is community-centric; it’s focused on reconnecting urban communities with nature through education and outreach that inspires newcomers to Florida and lifelong residents to care about the enigmatic species that share our shores with us.

We have completed the development of a parrotfish education toolkit aimed at public and youth outreach.

Join us for a one-hour workshop to learn all about parrotfish.