Healthy coral reefs can absorb up to 97 percent of a wave’s energy, which buffers shorelines from currents, waves, and storms, helping to prevent loss of life and property damage.

Wherever corals make up the foundation of an underwater habitat, a coral reef occurs. Coral reefs are complex marine ecosystems that include diverse collections of colorful fish and other sea creatures.

Residents were asked for their familiarity with potential threats to coral reefs. High level results of residents who recognized these as threats to coral reefs are shown below.

This GIS-based tool allows you to see where and when National Coral Reef Monitoring Program data were collected, visualize status and trends, and download summarized data in an easier way than …

Puerto Rico Coral Reef Conservation Program. Established in 1999, the program was established “for the management, conservation, and protection of coral reefs for the enjoyment and benefit of the …

Restoration is the science and practice of rebuilding self-sustaining coral reefs to provide fish habitat, recreation, and protection for coastlines. Addressing the threats of climate change impacts, land …

Enhance strategic management of coral reef ecosystems through improved and applied understanding, forecasts, and projections of climate change and ocean acidification impacts.

This survey was conducted for the CNMI’s second socioeconomic NCRMP monitoring cycle, and is used in conjunction with the collection of existing secondary data to monitor the socioeconomic conditions …

More than 11 percent of Puerto Rico’s coral reefs were damaged from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. NOAA and partners assessed damages and conducted emergency reattachment of corals, resulting …

The strategic plan for NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program defines ways to reduce the three main threats to coral ecosystems—climate impacts, unsustainable fishing, and land-based sources of …