Raising Corals Ex Situ: A Glimpse of the Coral Nursery of Puerto Rico
by Rachel G. Jordan In the heart of tropical Puerto Rico, a new coral nursery prepares to break ground. But in order to fully appreciate this event, we must dive into a clearer understanding of what coral nurseries are and how they function. As coral reefs around the world face a...
2024 record temperature effects on coral bleaching & ocean circulation
Author’s original version The Author’s Original Version (AOV) is the un-refereed author version of an article as submitted for publication in an Oxford University Press journal. This is sometimes known as the “preprint” or draft version. The author accepts full responsibility for this version … The post 2024 record temperature...
A Bold New Plan for Coral Reef Conservation
Coral reefs are at a tipping point—and so is the movement to save them. Today, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is proud to launch our new 2025-2030 strategic plan: a bold, actionable strategy designed to ensure tomorrow’s reefs are stronger, more resilient, and better protected than ever before. This plan...
Nutrient analysis for integrated water quality management in tropical coastal waters
GLOBAL CORAL REEF ALLIANCE WHITE PAPER: Nutrient analysis for integrated water quality management in tropical coastal waters Thomas J. F. Goreau NOTE: This White Paper consists of two parts: the first, INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL WATERS AND WATERSHEDS was originally published in… The post Nutrient analysis for integrated water quality management...
Turning the Tide on Water Pollution in the Mesoamerican Reef
At the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), we believe healthy coral reefs start on land. Our work on water quality across the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) region—spanning Belize, Honduras, and Mexico—shows how science, community collaboration, and practical solutions can protect these ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. Why Water Quality Matters...
5 Easy, Impactful Ways to Help Coral Reefs from Anywhere
Every April, Earth Month invites us to celebrate the planet—and take meaningful action to protect it. Whether planting a tree, picking up trash, or switching to a reusable water bottle, every small step adds up. But here’s a lesser-known truth: if you care about the planet, you should care about coral...
CORAL is Expanding into New Regions
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is stepping into a new era—one defined by strategic growth, stronger partnerships, and bigger impact. As corals face mounting threats, we’re scaling up our efforts to ensure reefs around the world not only survive but thrive. And we’re doing it quickly. Why Growth Matters for Coral Reefs Coral...
CIGUATERA AND LIONFISH- Double Trouble
By Rebecca Campbell Gibbel Figure 1: An example of Pterois volitans, the red lionfish. 93% of the invasive lionfish in the Caribbean are P. volitans, and 7% are the similar P. miles, the aptly named devil firefish. WHAT ARE LIONFISH? Like its terrestrial namesake, the lionfish invokes fear and admiration. For the multitude...
