With an almost 500% increase in fish biomass, a successful “closed fishing season” in Tela Bay, Honduras is offering relief to both community fishers and nearby coral reefs. Recently, the proper funding and on-the-ground support has allowed the Tela community to effectively carry-out a two-month closed...
Research shows protecting “hot reefs” is key to saving coral reefs OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – July 29, 2022 – Coral reefs can adapt to climate change if given the chance to evolve, according to a study led by Coral Reef Alliance, Rutgers University, the University of Washington...
New Executive Director Heather Starck is making a splash in the world of marine conservation through her leadership at CORAL and immense dedication to saving the world’s coral reefs. When she’s not rereading “Lord of the Rings” or rooting for her favorite college basketball team, Starck...
Did you know ocean conservation projects are only supported by 1% of the world’s philanthropic funding? It’s a fact that our partner, 10% for the Ocean, is working to change as they proudly aid some of the planet’s most pressing ocean-related missions and help us...
Don’t Miss Your Chance! CORAL’s 2023 Calendar is Now Available with a Donation of $50 or More It’s that time of that year again…time to get your 2023 CORAL calendar! Each year, we assemble a picturesque calendar, featuring stunning underwater photographs from around the world. From images...
Forty underwater temperature loggers now sit underwater on coral reefs across the Bay Islands in Honduras. Their purpose? To identify the temperature range that corals can withstand and typically experience within a year. These ONSET TidBits, as they’re known, measure water temperatures every minute and store...
Like the birds and the bees, corals also need to reproduce and continue to build upon the colorful reefs that we know and love. But have you ever wondered how the coral animal reproduces? Afterall, it can’t move and it doesn’t have any reproductive organs. Let’s...
On July 28, CORAL hosted its first fundraising event since the start of the pandemic. The event was in Honolulu, Hawai‘i and served as an opportunity for guests to enjoy a night of music and learn about coral reef conservation on the Hawaiian Islands. Ukulele virtuoso...
In Tela Honduras, a local farming project is helping to combat overfishing and repopulate the area’s vital coral reefs. The initiative supports local efforts that utilize alternative sources of food and income, in order to support a coastal community that is highly dependent on fishing. Our...
Here at CORAL, summer travel is in full swing. During recent weeks, our staff from around the world have amplified CORAL’s mission to save coral reefs by taking part in various conservation events. We believe it’s vital to collaborate with organizations and leaders in science and...
