Rescue a Reef - coral restoration program

Rescue a Reef is the University of Miami’s coral restoration program, designed to support research and revival activities to save local staghorn coral populations on Miami’s coral reefs. Rescue A Reef expeditions are led by UM researchers, and provide a unique, hands-on education experience for recreational divers and snorkelers to participate in coral restoration efforts.

Our mission is to educate and engage the local community, increase scientific literacy in coastal and coral reef conservation, and foster ocean stewardship.

Staghorn corals are important coral reef engineers, providing essential habitat for many other reef organisms. Unfortunately, coral populations have drastically decreased and are threatened with extinction due to climate change, pollution, disease, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

Learn about coral reef conservation and work alongside UM researchers as they create a sustainable source of staghorn coral for use in reef restoration activities. This is your chance to dive into coral restoration at the University of Miami with SRC!

https://www.facebook.com/rescueareef/
https://sharkresearch.rsmas.miami.edu/donate/rescue-a-reef/

Dalton Hesley
Email: RescueAReef@gmail.com
Phone: 305-421-4209