CORAL REEFS ARE vital
ecosystems
Coral reefs are the backbone of life in the oceans.
They are a critical part of the web of life on our planet.
OUR MISSION
RESTORATION SCIENCE EDUCATION
Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF) is the world's largest non-profit marine-conservation organization dedicated to restoring coral reefs to a healthy state, in Florida and globally.
Our core mission is to restore coral reefs, to educate others on the importance of our oceans, and to use science to further coral research and coral reef monitoring techniques.
We work to support the reefs’ natural recovery processes through the large-scale cultivation, outplanting, and monitoring of genetically diverse, reef-building corals.
We engage and empower others in the mission to save our planet’s coral reef with dive programs, educational activities, scientific collaborations, and outreach.
SCIENCE
OUR APPROACH IS GUIDED BY RESEARCH
We work with 415 coral genotypes across 11 species, to ensure that we are restoring the reefs' genetic diversity and resilience.
We rigorously monitor our outplanted corals and use data to inform our strategic development.
We work with government agencies including NOAA, universities, NGOs, and others.
RESTORATION
WE ARE ACTIVELY RESTORING CORAL REEFS ON A LARGE SCALE
We grow corals in offshore Coral Tree™ Nurseries, and then outplant them out onto carefully selected sites.
Since 2007, we have now returned more than 120,000 critically endangered staghorn and elkhorn corals back onto the Florida Reef Tract.
Many of these corals have now grown into thriving colonies with the ability to spawn, kick-starting the reefs' natural process of recovery.
EDUCATION
WE ARE ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY
Recreational Dive Programs let all ocean lovers make a difference.
Presentations at our Exploration Center can be tailored for any group.
Our educational materials complement the National Curriculum.
Internships provide university-level students with vocational training and experience.
GET INVOLVED
There are so many ways that you can help save coral reefs!
DIVE PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEERING
EDUCATION
CITIZEN SCIENCE
EVENTS
THE CORAL CHRONICLES
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Coral Restoration Foundation™!
