Coral Reef Alliance

Here’s a little #FridayFact for you🪸 Did you know coral reefs have been thriving for 240 MILLION years, long before dinosaurs roamed the earth? While many ancient reefs are long gone, some of these incredible ecosystems are still alive and kicking at 5,000 to 10,000 years old! 📷: Kogia

Your old tech has no place in the ocean—and neither do the toxic chemicals it leaves behind! 🚫🌊 E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams worldwide, rising by up to 4% every year. And get this—less than 25% is properly recycled, putting our oceans and coral reefs at serious risk 🪸 That’s why we’re excited to team up with OceanTech IT Asset Disposition, a true leader in eco-friendly e-waste management and a Silver Sponsor for our CORAL Forever Gala. By reusing and recycling old tech the right way, they’re keeping our oceans cleaner and our reefs healthier! Let’s rethink the future of tech—for the sake of our blue planet 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02Sbqf10

Forever fangirling over nature 🤯🪸 Did you know that sea fans use their polyps to catch small food particles like phytoplankton and bacteria from the water? The best part is they grow in a way that perfectly aligns with the water current, making it easier for them to trap food. Nature’s efficiency at its finest! 📷: Martina Alvarez, Zoe Lower, Gregory Piper, MattCurnock, Tracey Jennings, Ocean Image Bank, Kogia

Did you know coral reefs are the ultimate wellness gurus?🧘 They feed us, provide crucial medicines, and even clean our water! Protecting coral reefs means preserving the health of both the planet and humanity 🪸 That’s why we’re excited to partner with Wildsoul Wellness (the ultimate health gurus on land) for our 30th Anniversary Gala. Since 2022, they've been a leader in creating spaces where wellness and sustainability go hand in hand. Together, we’re on a mission to nurture the health of our communities and our oceans 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02RnN1C0

We're excited to introduce our new CORAL Council member, Louise Lao, who brings deep passion and dedication to protecting our oceans! 🪸

Coral reefs can adapt to climate change, but they can’t do it alone. The rapid pace of global warming and human-driven stressors are outpacing their natural resilience. Without bold climate action, they could lose the race against time ⌛🪸 Swipe to learn more 👉 📷: Zoe Lower, Kogia

Strong communities, strong reefs 💪🪸 Dr. Antonella Rivera, Pamela Ortega, and local partners show how developing community capacity can lead to healthier reefs. Learn about the challenges and solutions in their new study 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02R7_g_0 📷: Antonio Busiello, Reef Gliders

Where nature meets art 🪸 📷: Anthony Cotsifas, Lena C. Emery, Zoe Lower

Surfers, this one’s for you 👀 Your favorite surf breaks? 75% of them are in areas where highly biodiverse ecosystems like coral reefs, coastal forests, and mangroves are in critical need of protection. From climate change to pollution, these places are under threat—and that means your surf is too 🌊 We’re teaming up with The Surfer's Journal, a Gold Sponsor for our upcoming gala, to make sure those perfect waves keep coming. We’re excited to have them on board as we work together to protect our oceans 🪸👉 https://hubs.la/Q02Q815D0 📷: The Surfers Journal, Latas Surf

Guess who?! You’re seeing that right! We’ve officially teamed up with Jean-Michel Cousteau and the Ocean Futures Society, and he’s taking the stage as the keynote speaker at our 30th Anniversary Gala next month. This partnership is a game-changer for coral reefs, and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU. It’s going to be an unforgettable night with ocean champions, all united by one mission—saving our reefs 🌊🪸 This is your chance to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in ocean conservation and connect with a community passionate about the future of our planet. Trust us—you don’t want to miss this. Join us on October 19th ✨ 🎟️ Get your tickets now at https://hubs.la/Q02PZwFt0