Author: CRF

Pillar coral is a stony coral species that was once abundantly found throughout Florida and the Caribbean Sea. This coral species has a unique growth pattern, growing upwards in stacks that […]

As Florida’s summer approaches its climax, Florida’s coral reefs are nearing their own pivotal moment: the annual coral spawn. This spectacular mass reproduction event can be observed just after the full […]

It is estimated that at least 60% of corals around the world bleached during the fourth global bleaching event.   This event originated in the Caribbean region in the summer of 2023, and […]

I had the immense privilege of attending this year’s Capitol Hill Ocean’s Week (CHOW), hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, as a program intern for the Global Strategy Department […]

  In this insightful interview, Kat Casale, Design Manager at Sea Bags, shares her experiences and thoughts on the ocean, coral reefs, and climate change, reflecting her passion for marine […]

Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to the active restoration of our planet’s coral reefs. CRF™ continues innovating in the field of coral restoration practice […]

Vanessa outplanting coral with our CRF™ Restoration team. Photo: Granger Eltringham for CRF™ May 2024 – Vanessa Barragão, acclaimed textile artist, recently embarked on a transformative journey with the Coral […]

From April 16th to the 23rd, Coral Restoration Foundation™ embarked on an exciting new chapter in St. Croix, USVI with the launch of our next Satellite Program. St. Croix, a […]

The owner of Tampa Bay Brewing Company (TBBC), David Doble, reflects on the impactful memories of scuba diving around the world, his personal relationship with the reefs and the coral degradation he has witnessed closer to […]

Plunge into marine conservation with the Coral Restoration Foundation™ and our esteemed partners with some of the Florida Keys’ top dive operators. From diving amid our coral nurseries to participating […]

With a clear dedication to environmental preservation, Joel Copeland’s strategic monthly contributions have made a significant impact on Coral Restoration Foundation’s efforts to restore our reefs.  Ever since he was a […]

NOAA and ICRI have officially announced the Fourth Global Mass Coral Bleaching Event, with record temperatures impacting coral reefs in every ocean basin on the planet. Last year, Florida was […]

In March 2024, Coral Restoration Foundation™ began the first of a series of Learning Exchanges with the Coral Reef Advisory Group of American Samoa. Jessica Levy, our Director of Restoration Strategy, […]

Coral degradation is occurring globally at an alarming rate. According to NOAA Fisheries, 30-50% of shallow tropical and subtropical coral reefs have been lost to a variety of factors. In […]

Delegates representing the Global South converged from March 12th to 15th, 2024 amidst the tranquil ambiance of Kenya’s Mombasa coast for the G20 Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) Capacity Development Workshop. The workshop’s goal was to develop […]

Despite being located thousands of miles away from one another, the Coral Restoration Foundation and the University of Alberta’s Biological Sciences Department have fostered a close relationship based on a common […]

From February 27 to 29, 2024, the Coral Restoration Foundation™ participated in the ‘Closing the Coral Circle’ workshop, hosted in Arlington, Virginia marking a significant milestone in propelling coral restoration initiatives […]

In the realm of marine conservation, partnerships are as vital as the ecosystems themselves. In November 2023, the collaboration between the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida and CRF™ took another significant […]