How do we do it?
Promoting Diversity
We are safeguarding and promoting genetic diversity in coral populations around the world.
Scalable Methods
CRF is perfecting techniques for actively restoring coral reefs on an ecologically significant scale.
Tools & Resources
Our evolving methods and high-tech tools are accessible to the international restoration community.
Thought Leadership
We are working to advance ecosystem restoration science and collaboration in the field.
Community Empowerment
We are engaging the public in the mission and inspiring change.
Our Core Programs
We take a holistic, dynamic approach to coral reef restoration. With a focus on large-scale active restoration, informed by the latest research, and embedded in the community, the core pillars of our work are deeply interconnected and reinforce each other to amplify our impact.
Restoration
Taking an ecosystem-wide approach, we are restoring both abundance and genetic diversity to reefs in Florida and beyond.
Science & Technology
Our science program focuses on researching, developing, applying, and sharing best practices in coral restoration.
Education & Outreach
We provide practical, meaningful ways for everyone to learn about and get actively involved with our mission.
Coral reefs have shaped ocean life for millions of years, yet they are now among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet.
Restoring them takes more than outplanting. It requires a multi-approach plan that includes coral nurseries, genetic diversity work, science driven monitoring, and community engagement.
What is something you have always wanted to know about coral restoration?
Share your question in the comments!
Photo: Coral Restoration Foundation™
#CoralRestoration #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineScience #ReefRecovery #ClimateScience #Biodiversity #FloridaKeys
Against all odds...
there is still hope for coral reefs.
This Giving Tuesday, your donation can go twice as far and power coral restoration, science, and education where it is needed most.
Mark your calendar for December 2 and get ready to have 2X the impact for reefs!
#GivingTuesday #CoralRestoration #OceanConservation #Nonprofit #MarineConservation
Coral bleaching is reshaping reefs across the planet.
Four mass events in the last few decades have tested coral resilience and shown how local protection can make a difference.
Swipe through to see the bleaching timeline and how reefs can recover.
#CoralBleaching #CoralRestoration #OceanConservation
Add purpose to your dive log.
Sign up for a CRF™ Dive Program to step into the work: maintain Coral Trees, support nursery care, and, when conditions allow, outplant coral on the reef.
If you are planning your next trip to the Florida Keys - this is your chance to dive with a mission.
Dive in at the link in our bio!
Video: Chelsea Co, Granger Eltringham and Alex Neufeld for Coral Restoration Foundation™
#scubadiving #diveflorida #coralrestoration
A closer look at our nursery work in St. Croix.
This Spiral Coral Tree™ in our St. Croix nursery is built for non-Acroporid species and can hold up to 400 coral plugs on a single frame. Designs like this help us scale restoration locally while sharing techniques across the Caribbean and beyond.
Would you like to check them out first hand? Let us know in the comments if you’re interested in diving with us in St. Croix!
Photos: Dan Mele for Coral Restoration Foundation™
#CoralRestoration #CoralNursery #StCroix #USVIReefs #ReefRestoration
Did you know that a bleached coral isn’t always dead?
When ocean conditions become too extreme, corals lose the algae that give them both color and energy. They turn white, weak, and vulnerable, but if conditions improve, they can recover.
This Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, learn what coral bleaching really means and why it matters for the future of our reefs.
Swipe through to learn more ➡️
Something new is growing at Carysfort Reef North!
We just reached an exciting milestone: the first-ever outplanting of 212 Blade Fire Corals (Millepora complanata).
Though they’re not stony corals, Blade Fire Corals are vital to healthy reefs. They add structure, shelter marine life, and help stabilize the reef framework.
These coral outplants are an important step in our mission to diversify the species composition of the reefs we restore.
Mature Blade Fire Coral Colony: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble
Recent Blade Fire Coral Outplants: Jessie Dambra for Coral Restoration Foundation™
Reefs have their own holiday sparkle ✨
Christmas tree worms brighten coral reefs year-round with their vivid spiral crowns. Their beauty reminds us how vibrant life beneath the surface can be when reefs are healthy and thriving.
This upcoming season, make your gifts matter.
Shop eco-friendly, ocean-inspired products at our Re:Store — where 100% of profits fund coral restoration, research, and education. 💙
Check out the Re:Store through the link in our bio!
📸: DB Dusk Dives for Coral Restoration Foundation™
