How the Disney Conservation Fund Helped CRF™ Reach Further
June 25, 2025
Over the last decade, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has played a key role in helping Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) grow into the leading coral restoration nonprofit. Through strategic, catalytic […]
Turning Awe into Action for Coral Reefs
June 19, 2025
When Steve and Patti Foley first dipped their masks beneath the surface on a Caribbean snorkeling trip, they didn’t realize they were diving headfirst into a cause that would shape […]
Coralpalooza™ 2025: A Decade of Impact
June 19, 2025
Education & Outreach, Restoration
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Coralpalooza™ 2025 marked a monumental milestone in the coral restoration movement. Organized annually by Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF), this year’s Coralpalooza™ brought together 1,732 passionate ocean […]
Lessons Gleaned by a CRF Intern at Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2025
June 19, 2025
Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) is the nation’s premier annual conference examining current marine, coastal and Great Lakes policy issues. Convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) every June, […]
Building the Future of Coral Conservation Education in the Florida Keys
May 16, 2025
At Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF), we believe that meaningful change starts with educating the community. Thanks to the support of a three-year grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), our […]
Rocking for the Reef at Tortuga Music Festival
April 23, 2025
There’s nothing quite like sun, sand, and music, but what if you could add ocean conservation into the mix? This year, the Coral Crew from Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) hit […]
CRF™ Marks First Anniversary of Reef Restoration in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
April 21, 2025
Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) is celebrating a major milestone this April 2025, the first anniversary of our operations in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. This anniversary is a chance to reflect […]
CRF Featured in WEDU PBS Documentary, “Good Natured”
March 14, 2025
Education & Outreach, Spotlight
Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) was featured in the WEDU PBS documentary Good Natured, a powerful exploration of “ecological grief” and resilience in the face of environmental crises. In 2023, The […]
CRF Hosts Volunteer Workshop with American Modern at Playa Largo Resort
February 20, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) collaborated with American Modern, an insurance company based in Ohio, to host a restoration workshop at Playa Largo Resort. More than 90 volunteers […]
Uniting for Coral Conservation with Baker’s Cay Resort
November 18, 2024
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 […]
Inspiring Future Ocean Stewards with EPA-Funded ‘Coral Reefs and You’ Program
November 7, 2024
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 […]
Reflections from Capitol Hill Ocean’s Week 2024: Insights from a CRF™ Intern
June 20, 2024
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 […]
How Tampa Bay Brewing Company is Brewing a Better Future for Coral Reefs
May 1, 2024
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 […]
Florida Keys Dive Operators Committed to Saving Our Reefs
April 24, 2024
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 […]
Cultivating Change: The Inspiring Journey of Joel Copeland in Monthly Conservation Philanthropy
April 24, 2024
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 […]
‘Closing the Coral Circle’ workshop in Arlington, VA
March 13, 2024
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 […]
Growing Environmental Heroes: The Evolution of the CRF™ & Girl Scout Journey
January 31, 2024
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 […]
CRF™ Joins Global Partnership Boosting Collaboration to Cave Coral Reefs
October 10, 2023
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 […]