Meet Reem Al Mealla, a proud #TeamCoral member!

Dr Reem Al Mealla is a nature lover by default, a marine biologist by profession and a climate advocate by concern. She is the first Bahraini woman field ecologist and holds a PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Essex (UK).…

📣We are hiring a Postdoc to support our CORDAP project. Please check out the job here: seek.com.au/job/73516351
Any questions please DM or email me. FutureReefsLab UTS Science UTS C3 Jennifer Matthews 🪸🪸🪸

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🪸How do corals inspire you?🪸

Is it their intricate beauty? Or perhaps the essential services they provide to our planet? We sat down with a group of coral scientists from across the globe to learn why they are so passionate about corals.

Watch the video to discover their…

📢A webinar on 'The status of the 4th Global Bleaching event' is brought to you by ICRI Secretariat together with Reef Resilience and NOAA Coral Program .
It takes place on May 14, 8:00 - 10:00 am EDT (UTC -4).

Find out more and register to attend!⤵️

In April 2024, Barcelona hosted the UN Ocean Decade Conference 2024, drawing over 1,500 delegates from across the globe. CORDAP’s focus was on bringing corals to the forefront, discussing how the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) apply to coral…

🗣️ #GFCR launches Request for Applications: Flexible Technical Assistance and Capital Acceleration Providers to support greater investment in conservation and foster sustainable reef-positive initiatives.

📅 Deadline 3 June 2024
🔗 Learn more: globalfundcoralreefs.org/news/rfa-techn…

Save the date: The next International Coral Reef Symposium will be held 19-24 July 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Around the world series: discover the Southwestern Pacific

Dive into the tiny world of Ecsenius stictus (Springer, 1988), also known as the Striped Blenny or Great Barrier Reef Blenny.

With its camouflaged yellow body, distinctive black markings, and googly eyes, this species…

Coral bleaching, triggered by rising sea temperatures, is threatening the health of reefs around the world and poses a significant issue for coral restoration efforts.

In our most recent article, we explore what coral bleaching is, why it presents a major challenge for coral…

Have you ever seen manta rays and hammer heads at way more than 100 meters depth ? Here you can see them again!. Cold water coral reefs are more important that one can imagine 🪸🪸🪸.
CORDAP Schmidt Ocean #galapagos #IsladelCoco National Geographic Society

Around the world series: discover the Southwestern Pacific

Meet Phyllodesmium longicirrum (Bergh, 1905), the Solar Powered Sea Slug.

Like other members of its genus, this species has a fascinating relationship with photosynthetic algae known as zooxanthellae. Similarly to what…

Corals are truly fascinating! A coral fragment kept in a separate tank and its original colony spawning simultaneously tonight at an ex-situ lab. It's like magic! Did you know corals also play a crucial role in our atmosphere? They act as nature's magicians, seeding rainclouds by…

Here’s a wave of GOOD NEWS for corals.

From deep-freezing coral sperm and larvae to using biodegradable straws that protect corals from predators, this monthly wrap-up brings you an extra dose of excitement and hope #ForCoral

Swipe to unveil the #happyheadlines and follow the…

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most spectacular, important ecosystems. However, decades of data show that they're declining rapidly. The evidence is clear; the time to act is now 🪸👇🚨

The Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge is now live on UpLink , the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, and is calling for visionary innovators to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our ocean!

This competition is looking for innovative ways…

Helping to build the research, development, and technical capacity of the Global South is a core part of CORDAP’s mission. Doing so will be critical if we hope to conserve and restore coral reefs on a global scale.

That’s why CORDAP hosted a four-day capacity development…

Curious to see corals spawning! It's happening now in the Maldives!

News from the field in #Maldives where one of our CAP projects is taking place.

Around the world series: discover the Southwestern Pacific

Meet Paguritta harmsi (Gordon, 1935), the ultimate tiny tenant of the sea – it can be the size of two grains of rice! This unique hermit crab calls the discarded tubes of polychaete worms home, showcasing nature's…