Coral Restoration Foundation

Florida’s coral reefs are at the heart of the Keys experience. 🪸🩵

Three years after an unprecedented marine heatwave impacted reefs across the Florida Keys, our team at Coral Restoration Foundation is continuing the long-term work of rebuilding local coral populations, helping restore the reefs that support marine life, local communities, and the region’s economy.

Between October 1st, 2025 and June 1st, 2026, we returned nearly 16,000 corals from 17 species to 10 reef sites throughout the Florida Keys. More than four out of every five of those corals (over 13,000 colonies in total) were outplanted with funding support from the Tourist Development Council (The Florida Keys & Key West).

TDC's long-standing support is a key part of what makes restoration at this scale possible — one of many partnerships that keep this work moving forward.

📷: Coral Restoration Foundation

Please join us in welcoming our newest group of interns by leaving a 🪸 in the comments!

At Coral Restoration Foundation, we call the newest group of interns POLYPS, because coral polyps are the tiny animals that form the building blocks of coral reefs.

Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of coral restoration while gaining hands-on experience in marine conservation.

Learn more here: coralrestoration.org/internships

📷: Coral Restoration Foundation