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Priorities for Effective Management of Coral Diseases
NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-OPR-22
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.

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.

Coral Reefs in the Pacific
Providing scientific information to support ecosystem approaches to management and conservation of coral reefs.
$500,000 Available for Coral Restoration Projects in Honor of Coral Researcher Dr. Ruth Gates
As part of our efforts to restore resilient coral ecosystems, NOAA is announcing the availability of funding for coral restoration in 2022.

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 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.