Author: CRF

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Just as humans thrive within a specific temperature range, so too do corals, delicate animals that are now succumbing to the heat at an alarming rate. “On July 20th, CRF™ […]

As the summer ramps up, Coral Restoration Foundation™ has hosted several public and private dive programs, many of which were multi-day adventures! Read on for details about what these incredible […]

This month, we have been focussing on Orbicella, commonly known as boulder corals. They play a vital role in stabilizing coral reef ecosystems and are an integral part of our […]

CONDUCTING TRAININGS IN CRF™ PHOTOMOSAIC METHODS Coral reef restoration is an emerging conservation strategy with Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) at the helm of innovative, large-scale techniques. Finding the right outplanting […]

Initiatives like Coralpalooza™ remind us of the power we possess when we unite for a common cause. By engaging diverse individuals and organizations, Coralpalooza™ embodies the idea that collective action […]

Coralpalooza™, an annual World Oceans Day celebration organized by Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™), achieved a remarkable milestone this year. More than 15,000 new corals were returned to their wild habitats […]