Coral reefs are the most ecologically diversified and economically valuable underwater ecosystems scattered in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world's oceans. It occupies only 0.1% area of the ocean floor and supports about 25% of a marine organism. Coral reefs provide habitat for much important fish, shellfish, and other invertebrates targeted for fishing and promote a higher number of species than any ecosystem. Coral reef fisheries provide food, income, recreation, significant cultural and spiritual importance, and essential ecological functions for coral reefs (e.g., herbivory). Coral reef fisheries offer billions of dollars economies of many countries around the globe. It supports various commercial and artisanal fishing, a prominent social safety net for people when other sources of employment are unavailable. Still, the reefs are degrading day by day because of climate change, overfishing, coastal development, destructive fishing practices, and anthropogenic threats. Th

Climate change, coral gardening, overfishing, ecology, ecosystem

The coral reef is the most diverse and economically valuable ecosystem. It provides immense economic and ecological services for humankind. Instead of providing huge benefits, the value of corals is underestimated. The reef ecosystem is under extreme threat due to natural and anthropogenic threats such as pollution, sedimentation, climate change, and coral bleaching. Overexploitation of commercially important fishes from the coral reef makes the ecosystem vulnerable to sustain the fishery. So, the appropriate management measures need to be adopted to protect the reef ecosystem. The strategies like community and ecosystem-based management approach with international authorities' collaboration can be a better option to ensure the conservation of the beautiful underwater resources.

Nama, S. and Akter, S. (2020). A Review on Coral Reef Fisheries its Management and Conservation Strategies. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 12(2): 54-62.