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Coral Bleaching Awareness Month is Moving to September
Coral Bleaching Awareness Month is entering a new chapter. For 3 years, this global campaign has helped people understand one of the most visible signs of stress on coral reefs. Now, Coral Bleaching Awareness Month will take place in September, aligning global attention with the time of year when bleaching impacts and reef monitoring are…
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2025 Greatest Hits of the CORAL Blog
This year was a big one for coral reefs and the Coral Reef Alliance! As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that resonated most. The ones that traveled farthest, sparked curiosity, and helped connect more people to the future of coral reefs. Over 120,000(!!) of you read our stories…
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Don’t Shop. Dive. Giving Thanks for “Blue Friday”
Written by Gil Zeimer Ever since the 1950s, Black Friday has been an American tradition to hit the shopping malls on the day after Thanksgiving in search of holiday gift bargains. In fact, it’s now celebrated in over 120 countries. But hold onto your shopping bag. Now in its fifth year, “Blue Friday” is a…
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A Bold New Plan for Coral Reef Conservation
Coral reefs are at a tipping point—and so is the movement to save them. Today, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is proud to launch our new 2025-2030 strategic plan: a bold, actionable strategy designed to ensure tomorrow’s reefs are stronger, more resilient, and better protected than ever before. This plan is our commitment. One that…
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CORAL is Expanding into New Regions
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is stepping into a new era—one defined by strategic growth, stronger partnerships, and bigger impact. As corals face mounting threats, we’re scaling up our efforts to ensure reefs around the world not only survive but thrive. And we’re doing it quickly. Why Growth Matters for Coral Reefs Coral reefs support…
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Turning the Tide for Coral Reefs in 2025
Where Your Donation Will Go in 2025 We’re beyond excited to dive into another year of protecting our ocean’s gems—and it’s all thanks to you! Every donation you make fuels our mission to keep coral reefs thriving and full of life. In 2025, we’re kicking things up a notch with a strategic focus to Assess,…
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Celebrating Our Partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau and Ocean Futures Society
We are beyond excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with the legendary Ocean Futures Society (OFS), founded by the one and only Jean-Michel Cousteau! 🌊 Together, we’re launching a powerful partnership to protect our oceans, spread awareness, and inspire action. Jean-Michel Cousteau will also be joining us as our keynote speaker at the upcoming…
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Reflections and Resilience – A Year After the Lahaina Wildfires
As we mark one year since the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina, Maui, I want to share a personal reflection on the impact of this tragedy and our ongoing journey of recovery. My name is Makayla Rickard, and as the Maui Nui Program Manager at the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), both my work and…
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Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event Underscores Urgency of Action
As we celebrate Earth Month, a time dedicated to preserving the beauty of our planet, it’s critical to confront the brutal reality facing one of its most iconic ecosystems: coral reefs. Today, NOAA announced that “the world is experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event.” Since early 2023 mass bleaching “has been confirmed in at…