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All That Remains: Severe Decline in Wild Elkhorn Coral Genetic Diversity on Florida’s Reefs

NOAA Fisheries published results of the 2023 marine heatwave’s impacts on elkhorn coral genetic diversity in Florida. Our report states that only 23 percent of known genotypes remain in the wild.
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Restoring Florida's Iconic Coral Reefs

Mission: Iconic Reefs is an effort to protect and restore seven key reef sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
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Kyra Lenderman

Kyra Lenderman, Shellfish Health and Disease Technician, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Image: New Report Documents Amazing U.S. Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Ecosystems
Image: Announcing Mission: Iconic Reefs–An Unprecedented, Large-Scale Coral Reef Restoration Effort in the Florida Keys

NOAA and Partners Advance Mission to Restore Florida Keys Coral Reefs

More than $1 million in NOAA funding will support research, development, capacity-building, and restoration for the innovative Mission: Iconic Reefs effort.
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Image: Rebound in Groundfish Leads to New Flexibility for Fishermen, Protection for Deep-Sea Corals

Frequent Questions: Mission Iconic Reefs

Find answers to frequent questions about Restoring Seven Iconic Reefs: A Mission to Recover the Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys.

Protected Species Research Publications - Health

These publications that focus on the health and wellbeing of an individual, population, or species. Includes papers on disease, parasitology, infection, strandings, morality events, anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation, toxicity, pathology, and haematol

Toxoplasmosis and Its Effects on Hawaiʻi Marine Wildlife

NOAA is responsible for managing endangered species, including the Hawaiian monk seal. One of the greatest population threats is the infectious disease toxoplasmosis, a threat many people haven't heard about. Learn how you can help protect Hawaiian monk s

Reef Assessment and Mapping Mission to the Central Pacific

Aboard a NOAA Ship, scientists will measure water depths for seafloor mapping and gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.
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Impacts of Invasive Lionfish

Lionfish are native to coral reefs in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. But you don't have to travel halfway around the world to see them. This is an invasive species that threatens the well-being of coral reefs and other marine
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Protecting Marine Species during Disaster Response

Natural or man-made disasters could result in mass mortalities, injuries or illnesses to marine animal populations; damage to marine habitats; or affect food safety and public health. NOAA Fisheries Protected Resources experts nationwide monitor threats t
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