Big, beautiful, and blue—are all words that come to mind when thinking about our oceans. But more than just a picturesque beach vacation, oceans are an incredibly valuable component of our planet. That’s why the United Nations (UN) designated June 8 as World Oceans Day, serving as an opportunity to raise awareness about the role… Continue Reading →
Why don’t we focus on coral restoration? It’s a question we, at CORAL, have been asked time and time again. We address overfishing, minimize water pollution, support local communities, monitor coral bleaching, and lead cutting-edge research on coral adaptation to climate change…but we don’t generally work on coral restoration projects. Our decision comes down to… Continue Reading →
We all know coral reefs are beautiful…but to many of us, they are also a bit of a mystery. Here at CORAL, we are dedicated to saving the world’s coral reefs and regularly receive questions about what they are and why they’re so important. To clear up your doubts, Dr. Helen Fox, CORAL’s Conservation Science… Continue Reading →
Ready to add your own creative spin to a CORAL t-shirt? CORAL is looking for participants, of all ages and abilities, to submit up to three original designs that are inspired by the beautiful ocean. We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite celebrity judges who will decide on the top t-shirt. The winning design will… Continue Reading →
A new study shows that popular restoration efforts would need to be conducted at much greater spatial and temporal scales than currently pursued in order to have long-term benefits. OAKLAND, CA – May 11, 2022 – A new study this week shows that a popular coral restoration technique is unlikely to protect coral reefs from… Continue Reading →
Do you smell that? It’s the stench of rotting eggs…lingering for half a mile inland from the Caribbean shoreline. It’s a stinky reality of this year’s sargassum bloom, or in other words, the overload of seaweed that is washing up on beaches in parts of Mexico, Honduras, Belize, and other nearby areas. What is Sargassum?… Continue Reading →
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), a new illness that kills the soft tissue of more than 25 coral species, has been wreaking havoc underwater in the Mesoamerican Reef region. To fight back, we are working with local partners to stop the spread and ultimately save our valuable coral reefs. SCTLD moves quickly and has… Continue Reading →
It’s April—a month dedicated to celebrating the Earth and taking actions to keep it healthy. On April 22, more than one billion people will mobilize and advocate to protect our planet’s beautiful resources, animals, and ecosystems. At CORAL, we are committed to saving one of the most important ocean environments: coral reefs. Coral reefs are… Continue Reading →
Reef scientists across the Pacific have worked together to create a digital tool that uses machine learning and advanced analysis to rapidly extract and share data from images of coral reefs anywhere in the world. Launched on the eve of the Our Ocean Conference in Palau, ReefCloud is a user-friendly, open-access platform poised to revolutionize… Continue Reading →