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In 2005, President Remengesau of Palau committed his nation to preserving 30 percent of its nearshore marine resources and 20 percent of its terrestrial resources by 2020. With The Nature Conservancy’s help, President Remengesau launched the Micronesia Challenge in 2006, inspiring neighboring countries to match Palau’s bold conservation commitment.

Share your love for nature and your support for the Rescue the Reef program when you post this "I Support Rescue the Reef in Palau" widget to your Facebook profile, blog or webpage. Show your friends what you are doing to make a difference in our world.

See how your support is helping create a lasting legacy for future generations in the coral reefs of Palau. Read this letter from program director Bill Raynor thanking you for your support of this critical landscape and discover the difference that your support is making.

Discover how our scientists are using ground-breaking science in Palau to protect and restore coral reefs that others had declared as dead or lost. View stunning photographs of the underwater treasures in this region known as the "Coral Triangle."

Dive deep underwater to witness the colorful splendor of Palau’s coral reefs. In this video clip, learn more about Palau and what The Nature Conservancy is doing to protect one of the world's most diverse and fragile coral reefs.

With a population of only 20,000 people, Palau is leading the world in coral reef and island conservation. The Nature Conservancy is supporting Palau in its effort to protect 30 percent of its near-shore marine resources and 20 percent of its terrestrial resources by 2020.

The crystal-clear waters of Palau contain a colorful array of fish and coral. With help from Rescue the Reef, the Conservancy is supporting the Micronesia Challenge—an initiative among Palau and four other Micronesian countries to protect 30 percent of their near-shore marine resources by 2020.

A school of fish swims through crystal-clear waters in a shallow reef in Palau’s Rock Islands, a collection of spectacular isles covered in lush green vegetation hiding secluded white beaches. Palau’s waters are world-famous for their breathtaking coral reefs and diverse marine life.