Author: CRF

Bleached Coral

FLORIDA CORAL RESTORATION GROUPS BRACING FOR IMPACT AS FOURTH GLOBAL MASS BLEACHING EVENT ANNOUNCED

Restoration

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 […]

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CRF ™ Travels to American Samoa to Assist in Building Capacity for Coral Restoration Efforts

Global

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, […]

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Diver in coral nursery with bleached coral

Why it Matters: Coral Restoration

Restoration

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 […]

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Global Collaboration for Coral Restoration at the CORDAP Workshop

Collaborations

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 […]

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Boat on calm water

A Key Collaboration: University Of Alberta And CRF™ Unite For Mutual Goals

Collaborations

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 […]

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‘Closing the Coral Circle’ workshop in Arlington, VA

Collaborations, Restoration

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 […]

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Growing Environmental Heroes: The Evolution of the CRF™ & Girl Scout Journey

Education & Outreach

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 […]

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Scuba divers in coral nursery

Coral Restoration Foundation’s™ Commitment to Excellence: Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioners Leading the Way

Restoration

In the realm of ecological restoration, the Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) stands out as a beacon of excellence, thanks to the dedication of its staff members who are Certified Ecological […]

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Big Changes to our Tavernier Nursery with our Disturbance Mitigation Strategy

Restoration

As the world’s largest in-ocean coral nursery, our Tavernier location covers 1.5 acres of the ocean floor and has over 500 Coral Trees™. This impressive site is currently undergoing some […]

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CRF™ Begins Historic Return of Rescued Corals

Restoration

This summer, a historic heatwave caused widespread coral bleaching and mortality on Florida’s Coral Reef. In response, Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) moved thousands of their corals out of their ocean-based […]

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CRF staff at ICRI conference

CRF™ Joins Global Partnership Boosting Collaboration to Cave Coral Reefs

Global

CRF™ has been officially welcomed as a member of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), as announced during the 37th ICRI General Meeting in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. ICRI is an internationally […]

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Tropical island

CRF™ Secures Grant to Restore Critical Coral Habitats Across the Caribbean

Global, Restoration

In light of the devastating coral bleaching event that has impacted reefs throughout Florida the Caribbean, Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is proud to announce a timely and significant grant. The […]

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CRF™ Supporting Coral Restoration in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Global, Restoration

Building on a legacy of commitment to coral reef ecosystems around the world, and thanks to generous funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Climate-Ready Coasts Initiative, Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is […]

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“Heads Up” in September 2023 with the Coral Chronicles

Education & Outreach

This month, our Education Team has been reaching the world with our mission, training teachers, inspiring the public under the full moon in Miami, and engaging young minds at Zoo […]

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Bleached staghorn coral on the reef

“Bringing it Back” in August 2023 with the Coral Chronicles

Restoration

This month we are bringing you up to speed on our response to this summer’s unprecedented marine heatwave, as we work to save as much coral as we can from […]

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“Talking Science” in August with the Coral Chronicles

Science

This month, Talking Science delves a little deeper into the science behind coral bleaching and shares some early insights into this year’s spawning event. BACKGROUND ON BLEACHING Corals are unique […]

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scuba divers underwater

“Head’s Up” in August with the Coral Chronicles

Education & Outreach

The tragic loss of corals to this unprecedented heatwave is a terrible illustration of the impact of unchecked climate change on our planet’s life support systems. It has never been […]

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Scuba diver underwater in coral nursery

HOPE IN THE HEAT

Spotlight

As you might be aware, Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) is presently engaged in an effort to rescue Florida’s corals from a potentially fatal ocean heatwave. Here’s a recap of what’s […]

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