Author: CRF

This May, more than 1,000 juvenile elkhorn corals made their way from Apollo Beach, FL down to the Florida Keys, marking a powerful moment of collaboration between The Florida Aquarium […]

At Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF), we believe that meaningful change starts with educating the community. Thanks to the support of a three-year grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), our […]

There’s nothing quite like sun, sand, and music, but what if you could add ocean conservation into the mix? This year, the Coral Crew from Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) hit […]

This spring, Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) welcomed a dedicated team of coral research and community leaders from American Samoa to our headquarters in the Florida Keys. Our guests were members […]

Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) is celebrating a major milestone this April 2025, the first anniversary of our operations in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. This anniversary is a chance to reflect […]

Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) was featured in the WEDU PBS documentary Good Natured, a powerful exploration of “ecological grief” and resilience in the face of environmental crises.  In 2023, The […]

On January 29, 2025, Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) collaborated with American Modern, an insurance company based in Ohio, to host a restoration workshop at Playa Largo Resort. More than 90 volunteers […]

Breaking into marine biology is challenging. With limited hands-on opportunities in this highly competitive field, gaining real-world experience can feel out of reach.  My time with Coral Restoration Foundation in St. […]

Thinking of visiting the beautiful Florida Keys this winter season? No matter where you go, there is fun to have in the great outdoors. The Florida Keys offer endless opportunities for adventure, […]

Alex Neufeld, Science Program Manager at CRF™, represented the organization’s mission and work at the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) in Cape Town, South Africa, held from October 13–18. Organized […]

At the intersection of art, science, and environmental advocacy, visual artists Randi Renate and Beatriz Chachamovits are unveiling a groundbreaking sculpture that merges creative expression with coral reef conservation. Presented […]

Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) was thrilled to bring hands-on restoration to the employees and guests of long-term supporter Baker’s Cay Resort in Key Largo on Saturday, October 19, 2024,  in an event […]

Coral Restoration Foundation™ is dedicated to educating the public about coral reefs, our restoration work, and the impacts of human, biological, and environmental factors on coral health. Sharing this knowledge with […]

At Coral Restoration Foundation™, one of our goals is to preserve the genetic diversity of the corals of Florida’s Coral Reef. This is critical to ensure resilience in future populations […]

Indigo Dandelion Lee Mané’s journey towards supporting Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is as vibrant and diverse as the reefs they’re passionate about preserving. Having a background in Tech and Finance, Dandelion is a […]

From September 7-15, 2024 , CRF™ Science Program Manager,  Alex Neufeld, and CRF™ Director of Restoration Strategy, Jessica Levy, visited our St. Croix satellite program to assist with photomosaic operations and restoration planning on Long […]

The global extinction of an entire habitat has been an unprecedented event, never occurring within recorded human history. However, it is rapidly becoming our reality as human driven activity severely threatens the health of coral reefs, causing them to become […]

 As ocean temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, coral reefs around the world are facing challenges like the Fourth Global Bleaching event that rocked Florida’s Coral Reef last […]