REEFS A CHANCE!
Corals are in crisis, but we have a plan
Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining the health of our ocean and our planet, but they are dying at an alarming rate. If coral reefs are going to survive they need people to understand the problems, science to develop solutions, and technology to scale up the solutions to reach all reefs. We have a plan to help corals in crisis and, with your support, give reefs a chance.
Amy Apprill
Microbial Ecologist, WHOI
Lead, Reef Solutions Initiative
Coral reefs need
Knowledge is power! Learn about coral reefs—why they are so important, the threats face, and what YOU can do to help. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Coral reefs are in decline worldwide
Stressed corals often expel the photosynthetic algae that provide them food, causing them to “bleach” and turn ghostly white. If things don’t change the corals will starve and die. But growing knowledge about why reefs bleach and die is rapidly turning into solutions that could help protect and even restore these critical ecosystems that support ocean and human health.
Become a reef ally
7 ways you can be reef-safe
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Choose reef-safe personal care products
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Take care while boating and diving
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Reduce your carbon footprint
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Support sustainable fishing
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Support ocean-friendly tourism
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Reduce pollution
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Avoid single-use plastic
Show your support
Coral reefs need our help. You can give reefs a chance by spreading the word about what you can do, supporting critical ocean science and engineering, wearing coral merchandise, and staying informed.
Spread the word
Coral reefs need all the help we can give them. Tell others about what we can do to give reefs a chance!
Spread the word
Coral reefs need all the help we can give them. Tell others about what we can do to give reefs a chance!
Wear your reef
Shop WHOI merchandise and wear your support for coral reefs! All proceeds go to ocean science.
Wear your reef
Shop WHOI merchandise and wear your support for coral reefs! All proceeds go to ocean science.
Become a WHOI member
Support ocean science and join a community committed to solving pressing environmental issues.
Become a WHOI Member
Support ocean science and join a community committed to solving pressing environmental issues.
Educate yourself
3 reasons we need coral reefs
Why corals are in crisis
4 solutions for rebuilding our reefs
Did you know?
7 essential reef species
Healthy coral reefs are magnets for marine life and provide nourishment and shelter for thousands of marine species. Meet seven species that rely on reefs–and that reefs rely on as well.
Test your knowledge
Put your cnidarian knowledge to the test and find out what you know about coral reefs and their critical role in natural world.
