How do we do it?
Promoting Diversity
We are safeguarding and promoting genetic diversity in coral populations around the world.
Scalable Methods
CRF is perfecting techniques for actively restoring coral reefs on an ecologically significant scale.
Tools & Resources
Our evolving methods and high-tech tools are accessible to the international restoration community.
Thought Leadership
We are working to advance ecosystem restoration science and collaboration in the field.
Community Empowerment
We are engaging the public in the mission and inspiring change.
Our Core Programs
We take a holistic, dynamic approach to coral reef restoration. With a focus on large-scale active restoration, informed by the latest research, and embedded in the community, the core pillars of our work are deeply interconnected and reinforce each other to amplify our impact.
Restoration
Taking an ecosystem-wide approach, we are restoring both abundance and genetic diversity to reefs in Florida and beyond.
Science & Technology
Our science program focuses on researching, developing, applying, and sharing best practices in coral restoration.
Education & Outreach
We provide practical, meaningful ways for everyone to learn about and get actively involved with our mission.
The faces behind the masks! 🤿
Each smile represents hours underwater, careful coral care and a shared commitment to protecting reef ecosystems. 🪸
#CoralRestoration #BehindTheMask #SaveTheReef
🎥: Ashley Zeitchick for Coral Restoration Foundation™
Who`s ready to celebrate Coralpalooza™?!
From June 4th-6th divers, snorkelers and ocean advocates will come together for the world`s largest coral restoration event of the year. 🪸🌎
Want early access to registration details? Sign up for the FIRST ALERT list now and be the first to know when registration for our Florida Keys events opens! 🔗 Link in Bio
#Coralpalooza #CoralRestoration
The largest coral nurseries in the world.
Just off the coast of the Florida Keys, our Tavernier Coral Tree™ Nursery spans an acre and a half of ocean floor and holds more than 500 Coral Trees growing corals for reef recovery.
With the capacity to raise over 50,000 corals each year, these nurseries power restoration across the Florida Keys and help advance coral restoration science worldwide.
🎥 : Ella Monti for Coral Restoration Foundation™
Swim by our booth at @TortugaMusicFestival, April 10-12! 🐢🌊
Did you know Tortuga is working to become the most sustainable large-scale music festival on the planet?! Here’re how:
♻️ Recycling and composting on site
❌ Eliminating plastic
🥗 Donating leftover food and items
📚 Ocean conservation education
🧐 Calculating carbon emissions
💰 Funding organizations like us
Visit us at the @rocktheocean Conservation Village to learn how you can help restore coral reefs! SEA you there 🪸😉
#CoralRestoration #TortugaMusicFestival #RockTheOcean
📸 : Coral Restoration Foundation & Rock the Ocean
How do scientists track thousands of corals across global coral restoration efforts?
The Coral Sample Registry (CSR) was developed through collaboration among coral restoration practitioners, scientists and agencies to connect coral samples with research data and restoration outcomes across regions.
Since 2022, the CSR has grown into a widely used coral restoration tool that supports collaboration and data sharing across marine conservation projects worldwide.
Better connected data leads to stronger coral restoration strategies and more resilient reefs.
What part of coral restoration science would you want to learn more about next?
Ready to take the plunge for coral reefs? 🪸
Our dive programs invite certified divers to go beyond sightseeing and become part of active coral restoration. Visit ocean nurseries, support monitoring efforts and see how hands-on work in the water helps reefs recover.
This is how divers help shape the future of our oceans.
Learn more at the link in bio!
🎥 Ashley Zeitchick for Coral Restoration Foundation™
Reefs can recover with the right actions 🪸
In our ocean nurseries, corals are grown and monitored as they gain strength. When they are reef ready, they are returned to the reef through outplanting.
Each coral is placed with intention to help rebuild reef structure, restore habitat and support long-term recovery.
Interested in learning more about our restoration methods? CRF’s restoration manuals share the tools and techniques behind this work. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more!
🎥 : Ashley Zeitchick for Coral Restoration Foundation™
Nat Geo Explorer @dr.shireenrahimi joined us for one of the most magical nights of the year - coral spawning!
She visited our coral nursery to witness this breathtaking summer phenomenon, when our restored corals release the next generation in a synchronized celebration of life.
Thanks to @natgeoscience for helping to highlight the critical work Coral Restoration Foundation is doing. Moments like these are a powerful reminder of why restoration matters.
#CoralRestoration #CoralSpawning #NatGeoExplorer
