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Coral Health and Threats in the Pacific Islands

Similar to coral reefs around the world, corals in the Pacific Islands are especially vulnerable to changing climate, diseases, and human impacts.

Staghorn Coral

Staghorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. It, along with elkhorn coral and star corals (boulder, lobed, and mountainous) built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 years. Learn more about staghorn coral.
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Elkhorn Coral

Elkhorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. It, along with staghorn coral and star corals (boulder, lobed, and mountainous), built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 years. Learn more about this invertebrate species.
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Coral Reefs in the Pacific

Providing scientific information to support ecosystem approaches to management and conservation of coral reefs.
Image: $500,000 Available for Coral Restoration Projects in Honor of Coral Researcher Dr. Ruth Gates
Image: $1 Million Available for Coral Restoration Projects in Honor of Coral Researcher Dr. Ruth D. Gates

Restoring Coral Reefs

Coral reefs provide coastal protection for communities, habitat for fish, and millions of dollars in recreation and tourism, among other benefits. But corals are also severely threatened by rapidly worsening environmental conditions. Learn how NOAA works

Ruth D. Gates Coral Restoration Innovation Grants

Funding to enhance coral resilience and improve the long-term success and efficiency of shallow-water coral reef restoration in a changing climate.

Shallow Coral Reef Habitat

Coral reefs are underwater structures built by tiny sea animals. Their beautiful shapes and colors are a magnet for divers. They also provide an excellent home for thousands of marine creatures, including fish we love to eat.

Coral Species Identification Training Program

The NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office’s Coral Species Identification Training Program offers free training and resources on how to identify Info-Pacific reef-building coral species.
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Celebrate Corals Week

Corals Week is December 4–8, 2023! Join us in celebrating this diverse group of invertebrate animals and the reef habitats they create.
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Cultivating More Resilient Corals

New saltwater systems help scientists understand what makes corals resilient.
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Image: Reef Futures 2018 Symposium: Renewed Hope for Coral Reefs Around the World