A NOAA-funded program helps Miami teens from under-resourced schools enter the marine science field. Check out the story here: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/… NOAA Habitat

The Coral Management Fellows are already 8 months into their 2-year journey and working hard every day! Let’s give a big shout out to them on this #FellowFriday! coralreef.noaa.gov/education/fell… Dean of the Halmos College of Arts & Sciences

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Like these outplanted corals, let’s begin the week with some growth! DLNR dlnr.hawaii.gov/coralreefs/haw…

Want to enter our #EstuariesWeek photo contest, but need some inspo? Here are a few of last year’s winners and honorable mentions! Now get out there, you beautiful shutterbug. 📸🦋 coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/about/ph… #WadeIn

School is in session! Still in need of some coral reef resources, lesson plans, and activities? Check these out. #BackToSchoolNOAA Sanctuaries (NOAA) sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teac…

After the Florida Reef Tract underwent the most intense heat event on record in 2023, NOAA Fisheries reports that only 23% of known elkhorn coral genotypes remain in the wild. A somber reminder that climate change is the greatest threat to coral reefs. fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/…

🌊 We're teaming up with @GCRMN on the 2025 "Status of Coral Reefs of the World" report! Our #GlobalReefExpedition data is key, but more data is needed. 🪸Do you have coral reef monitoring data? Learn how you can contribute to this crucial report: livingoceansfoundation.org/contributing-t…

🪸Learn about the importance of coral spawning from today’s episode of Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant here: bit.ly/3Xkin6x

Our socioeconomic team calculated the ecosystem service values and economic impacts of #CoralReefs in Florida. Incredibly, they generate MILLIONS of dollars annually in economic activity, protection, and cultural/social benefits. Learn more: coris.noaa.gov/monitoring/res… NOAA Digital Coast

Psst. See those people over my shoulder watching these turtles from a distance? Very demure. Very mindful. You too can be very respectful of local wildlife by following our viewing guidelines: fisheries.noaa.gov/pacific-island…

Celebrate #NationalBeachDay by slopping on some (reef safe!) sunscreen, sharing the shore with marine life, and reading NOAA's tips for planning your best day at the beach. noaa.gov/education/stor… 📸: Austen Stovall

Did you know that several species of invasive pulse coral have been documented in the Caribbean, as close to Florida as Puerto Rico and Cuba? Click on the link to learn more & what is being done about it.🪸 ➡️ bit.ly/InvasiveSoftCo…

Last call for photos! The 2024 Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest ends on Monday, September 2. Submit up to 10 photos across 5 categories, showing what marine sanctuaries mean to you! Sanctuaries (NOAA) sanctuaries.noaa.gov/photo-contest.… 📷: 2023 Sanctuary Life winner, in NOAA HI Islands Humpback Whale NMS

For your consideration: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Parrotfish. Aka your favorite fish's favorite fish. #FishFriday coralreef.noaa.gov

“See how I take no days off while protecting my coral home? Very mindful. Notice how I drive away Crown-of-Thorns sea stars with my little pincers? Very cutesy, very dedicated, very demure." Shoutout to all the #demure reef protectors tirelessly working while we took the day off

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! 🌊 Coral reefs help us stay prepared by preventing over $1.8 billion in flooding and storm damages annually. Learn more here: oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_pr…. NOAA's Ocean Service USGS

Is everyone #BackToSchool? Your teachers might be looking for some fresh #CoralReef content. Check out our newly updated tutorial on all things coral! oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tuto… NOAA's Ocean Service