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.
Applications open TODAY! 🪸
Join us for our Coral Conservation & Reef Restoration Internship in the Florida Keys. Get hands on experience with coral restoration, science, education & outreach and more!
The application period for our Spring 2027 Internship is from September 21st, 2026 - October 3rd, 2026.
Learn more and apply today via our link in bio 🔗
🎥: Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #Internship #MarineConservation
Corals are the vibe. 🪸🌊
From caring for corals in our nurseries to putting restoration science into action, our team is working every day to give corals their best shot at a stronger future.
🎥: Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #Coral #SaveTheReef
Coral restoration comes with some pretty incredible views. And viewers. 👀🪸
From coral nurseries to reef sites, every dive gives our dedicated team a closer look at the ecosystems we’re working to protect and restore. 🤿💙
Which `view` or `viewer` is your favorite?
📷: Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #FloridaKeys #SaveTheReef
Hammerheads are ALWAYS welcome 🦈🪸
Our offshore nurseries are part of a much bigger ecosystem, so you never know who might swim by while our team is at work. This hammerhead certainly made the day one to remember!
🎥: Regina Aragon for Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #Hammerhead #Shark #FloridaKeys
New nursery loading... 🪸🌊
Our team recently established a new coral nursery in Butler Bay as part of our St. Croix satellite location.
Establishing this new site is another step toward building the long-term capacity needed to support coral restoration in this region of the Virgin Islands.
🎥: @thrivingislands and Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #StCroix #VirginIslands #SaveTheReef
What’s one way you’ve taken action for coral reefs, above or below the surface? 🪸
📷: Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #CoralReefs #SaveTheReef
Drop a 💙 in the comments if these wise words from the incredible Jane Goodall inspire you to care for our planet.
Every single one of us makes a difference. At Coral Restoration Foundation, we found our reason in coral reefs.
Through science, restoration, education, and collaboration, our team works every day toward a future where healthy coral reefs can thrive.
🎥: Coral Restoration Foundation
🔈: @janegoodallinst
#CoralRestoration #JaneGoodall #SaveTheReef
🌡️ Heat Watch: Florida Keys Corals
At Carysfort Reef in the Upper Florida Keys, recent conditions are showing relatively encouraging signs. All outplanted staghorn and elkhorn corals are faring well overall, with severe paling limited to one-year old outplanted fire corals. Some wild colonies showed signs of paling and mottled bleaching, and a few displayed fluorescence.
These photos (taken on August 28, 2026) are part of our team’s ongoing efforts to monitor reef restoration sites throughout the Florida Keys as we track how corals are responding to thermal stress.
As conditions continue to evolve, our team will remain on the front lines, sharing regular updates.
📷: Coral Restoration Foundation
#CoralRestoration #CoralBleaching #FloridaKeys
