Coral reefs are essential to healthy coasts and vibrant economies, playing a critical role in everything from protecting lives and property to supporting thousands of businesses. Climate change is the …

Domestically, the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) funds and equips reef conservation activities by NOAA and its partners in the seven US states and jurisdictions containing coral reefs …

The Coral Reef Conservation Program is taking proactive measures to address these declines by leading eforts to understand and conserve these precious resources. This strategic plan incorporates …

U.S. coral reefs were scored based on indicators within four major themes: Corals & Algae make up the base of the coral reef ecosystem, providing food and shelter for fish and other reef creatures; Fish …

CORAL REEFS & COASTAL COMMUNITIES NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program monitors the biological, socioeconomic, and climate conditions of US coral reef areas and communities.

The team’s work included describing the status of the coral reefs post Hurricanes Irma and Maria, identifying sites where coral could be reattached, and identifying coral reefs that would benefit from …

CORAL REEF IMPORTANCE 80% Most residents (94%) believed that coral reefs are important for protecting the CNMI from natural disasters, Support imposing a small fee ($1-$5) for tourists visiting …

The CRCP would continue to focus funding and activities on combating strategic threats to and restoring coral reefs, guided by the Coral Reef Conservation Program Strategic Plan and its future iterations.

Old Dominion University – The university, a partner of the American Samoa Coastal Management Program, and its Department of Biological Sciences will restore coral reef ecosystems at three …

How often do I need to submit a progress report? NOAA grant recipients generally are required to submit semi-annual interim reports as well as a final report for each award. Interim reports cover a 6 …