Coral Restoration Foundation

Coral Restoration Foundation

The Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™) team is a dedicated group of marine scientists, divers, and ocean advocates working to restore our planet’s coral reefs. Through large-scale cultivation and outplanting of reef-building corals, CRF™ is actively bringing the Florida Reef Tract back to life while inspiring global ocean stewardship.

Articles by Coral Restoration Foundation

CRF™ Brings Innovation in Marine Conservation to IMCC

Science, Spotlight

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 […]

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Two women making a coral sculpture

Coral Reef Conservation at Miami Art Week 2024

Collaborations

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 […]

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Proud Baker’s Cay Resort employees pose with their completed spiral tree.

Uniting for Coral Conservation with Baker’s Cay Resort

Education & Outreach

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 […]

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Twelfth grade students from Key West High School observing the “Balancing the Reef” activity which focuses on ocean acidification.

Inspiring Future Ocean Stewards with EPA-Funded ‘Coral Reefs and You’ Program

Uncategorized

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 […]

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Close up of scientist placing a tube containing coral genotypes into tray

Safeguarding Coral Genotypes for the Future with The ‘Tree of Life’

Uncategorized

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 […]

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Photo of Indigo Dandelion Lee Mané wearing a white button up and vest while sitting in front of window

Cultivating Creativity and Conservation Through Crypto

Spotlight

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 […]

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Divers scouted habitats along Long Reef for suitable restoration areas, noting the baseline populations of key coral species like Acropora palmata.

Laying the Groundwork For Coral Restoration in St. Croix

Uncategorized

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 […]

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Close up of corals dying from bleaching event

Navigating A World Without Coral Reefs

Uncategorized

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 […]

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The UZELA lights installed in our nursery

Feeding Coral Nurseries with UZELA: A New Hope for Coral Restoration

Uncategorized

 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 […]

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Healthy pillar coral creates habitat for marine life.

US Virgin Islands Pillar Coral Spawning Workshop

Global

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 […]

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Coral Spawning in the Florida Keys: The Future of Our Reefs 

Restoration, Science

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 […]

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Shades added to top of coral tree

In The Shade: A Bleaching Mitigation Strategy

Uncategorized

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 […]

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Panel of leaders in ocean conservation

Reflections from Capitol Hill Ocean’s Week 2024: Insights from a CRF™ Intern

Uncategorized

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 […]

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Person holding a small white bag featuring a red coral design

Designing Hope with Sea Bags’ Kat Casale

Spotlight

  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 […]

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Non-Acroporid Outplanting for Resilience and Recovery

Restoration

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 […]

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Vanessa Barragão Finds Inspiration with CRF™

Spotlight

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 […]

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Scuba divers in coral nursery

CRF™ Launches New Satellite Program in St. Croix, USVI

Global

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 […]

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How Tampa Bay Brewing Company is Brewing a Better Future for Coral Reefs 

Collaborations

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 […]

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