Announcements
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How Coral Adaptation Works and Why It Matters for Reef Survival [Video]
Coral reefs are changing. Warmer oceans, polluted water, and shifting ecosystems are rewriting the conditions reefs have depended on for thousands of years. What often gets lost in that conversation is this: corals are not static and some even have the genetic ability to adapt. At the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), adaptation is not a
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CORAL’s Expansion into the Eastern Caribbean
By Zach Hoffman When I joined the Coral Reef Alliance, I knew our work spanned some of the most important coral reef ecosystems in the world. But knowing that on paper is very different from standing on the shore of one of those places for the first time. My first visit to CORAL’s Eastern Caribbean
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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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Harmonizing for a Sustainable Future
Honolulu, September 14, 2023 The sounds of strings, piano, harp, opera, and ukuleles resonated through the warm Hawaiian night as the second edition of Music on the Reef graced Honolulu. This annual event, conceived as a heartfelt thank-you to our generous donors, took on a new dimension in light of recent events and became a
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Inside our Alliance: Fresh Clean Threads
In recent years, there’s been a growing demand for companies to assume responsibility for their environmental impact, driven by consumers who prioritize sustainable products. Failure to address these concerns puts companies at risk of losing market share to competitors who embrace sustainability. Say hello to Fresh Clean Threads, a clothing brand that understands the significance
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State of the Reef Address 2023: Urgent Need for Action to Protect Coral Reefs
We recently held our annual State of the Reef Address, which highlighted the urgent need for action to protect coral reefs. Heather Starck, the Executive Director of the Coral Reef Alliance, emphasized the devastating impact of climate change, overfishing, pollution, and other human activities on coral reefs around the world. Coral reefs are critical ecosystems
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A Year of Impact: CORAL’s 2022 Annual Report
Today we released our 2022 Annual Report and we are reflecting on a year of growth, resilience, and impact. We’ve grown our teams, programs, and scientific research to expand our reach. Our efforts are improving the resilience of communities and coral reefs. And we have the data to prove it. The focus for the year
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Two CORAL Staff Members Were Selected for a Conservation Leadership Program
In recent weeks, two CORAL staff members from the Western Caribbean participated in a leadership program led by Sureste Sostenible, which offered a unique opportunity for coral reef conservationists to advance their work. Twenty one coral reef conservationists were selected and among them, were CORAL’s Project and Outreach Manager Dr. Andrea Rivera-Sosa and Bay Islands
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CORAL is Selected as a Grantee of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Marine 30×30 Pooled Fund
In recent weeks, CORAL was selected as a grantee for the Marine 30×30 Pooled Fund by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, alongside five other community groups and nonprofit organizations in Maui, Hawai‘i. Together, we are working with the state, partners, and community members to restore Hawai‘i’s marine environments and contribute to the protection of 30 percent