I’ve always loved CNAT 38. Part of it is simple, she’s beautiful. I’ve always been drawn to fluorescent corals, and under blue light, CNAT 38 absolutely glows. There’s something mesmerizing about her. But my connection...
The NASA NEEMO program (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations) used to run annual astronaut training missions in the Florida Keys at the Aquarius underwater habitat located in 60’ of water off Conch Reef. The Aquarius,...
Coral Growth: Investigating Why Some Corals Grow Faster Than Others
Did you know that different coral species grow at different rates—and that those rates can change throughout the year? Coral growth is influenced by a variety of environmental factors. Some of these drivers are well...
Functional Extinction: A Lonely Life on an Empty Reef
When we hear the word extinction, we often imagine the complete disappearance of a species. But on coral reefs, loss often happens more quietly — and far earlier. This stage is known as functional extinction,...
Our semi annual fundraising event is coming to Tampa in October. We’re looking forward to an evening of celebration of our coral reefs with supporters in the Hillsborough County area. We’ll highlight our new Tampa Bay Coral Farm, and showcase what we have planned for the future on the farm and offshore. Thanks to the sponsors and supporters who will make this event an unforgettable evening!
