People want to know… What can I do that actually matters to protect the environment? And while tips like recycling, reducing plastic, and switching to reusable bags all play a role, they barely scratch the surface of what our planet needs right now. Environmental protection isn’t just a checklist. It’s a mindset shift, a willingness… Continue Reading →
The Coral Reef Alliance is entering one of the most pivotal chapters in its 30-year history. With a major expansion into the Eastern Caribbean and an ambitious strategic plan already in motion, Executive Director Heather Starck is steering the organization toward deeper regional impact and stronger global collaboration, all while staying true to CORAL’s core… Continue Reading →
BREAKING: The Coral Reef Alliance is expanding to the Eastern Caribbean! For more than 30 years, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) has teamed up with communities, scientists, and governments across Hawai‘i, the Mesoamerican Reef, and the Indo-Pacific to protect coral reefs and the people who depend on them. From keeping 30+ million gallons of sewage… Continue Reading →
The ripple effects of coral reefs reach nearly every coastline and community on the planet. Reefs support the seafood we eat, protect homes from storms, and provide ingredients for lifesaving medicines. But they’re in crisis. Half have already been lost, and nearly all could disappear by 2050 if we don’t intentionally act now. The good… Continue Reading →
When you care deeply about coral reefs and want your impact to endure beyond your lifetime, planned giving provides a powerful and flexible way to leave a legacy. At the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), planned gifts help secure long-term resources for reef protection, resilience, and adaptation. To make the process simpler, CORAL has partnered with… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
By now, you’ve heard CORAL is in growth mode, and we’re determined to make our expansion meaningful and lasting. Our team is going to great lengths to figure out exactly where we’ll go next. And it goes far beyond spinning a globe and picking a spot at random. I sat down with our Strategic Impact… Continue Reading →
If you think coral reef monitoring is just swimming with fish and snapping pretty underwater pictures, well, you’re only half right. Behind the scenes, it’s an adventure that starts with spreadsheets and ends with salt-crusted gear and happy exhaustion. I was extremely lucky to meet Gabriela Ugarte from Belize Audubon Society (BAS), who was leading… Continue Reading →
Why Patrolling Matters Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect coral reefs, but only if they are effectively managed and enforced. Without regular surveillance and enforcement, illegal fishing, unregulated tourism, and other harmful activities threaten the biodiversity these MPAs are designed to protect. In Cozumel, famously known… Continue Reading →