Coral Restoration Foundation

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 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 […]