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Protecting the Cayman Crown – A Vital Step for Coral Reef Conservation and Local Livelihoods
Nestled within the Gulf of Honduras, the Cayman Crown reef is a unique and critical component of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) system. Recently designated as a protected area, Cayman Crown boasts some of the highest coral cover within the MAR region, featuring live coral cover at an impressive 60% (Giro, 2019). This extraordinary reef serves…
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Restoring Coral Reefs Through Clean Water and Sustainable Fisheries
For over 30 years, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) has been at the forefront of coral reef conservation. What began as a small group of SCUBA divers passionate about protecting these ecosystems has grown into a global alliance, dedicated to saving coral reefs through innovative partnerships, global conservation science, and community-driven action. Our mission centers…
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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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A Call for Sustainable Practices in the Diving Community
Coral reefs are under constant threat from human impacts, and sometimes destruction comes from the people who spend the most time underwater enjoying these beautiful ecosystems up close. For many years, the CORAL team has worked to more deeply understand the tourism impacts from scuba diving and snorkeling so we can use our learnings to inform…
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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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Meet CORAL’s New Director of Finance and Operations
Say hello to our adventurous addition to the leadership team! When she isn’t exploring in her overland Jeep, Kristy Ives is working tirelessly to protect the beautiful planet she loves to explore. With over 25 years of experience in non-profit finance management, Kristy brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to CORAL. Let’s dive into…
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