"Current" Events
What's happening on the reef? Learn more about current events here.
2025 - Be on the Lookout for Invasive Soft Corals
Invasive soft corals have made it to the Caribbean - learn more about what these invaders could do if they make it to Florida.
2023 was the worst coral bleaching year to date in Florida. Learn more about what happened and our response efforts.
2014 to Current - Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Learn more about the worst coral disease outbreak ever documented in Florida.
2008 - Critical Habitat Defined for Threatened Acroporid Corals
In November 2008 critical habitat was defined for two of Florida's iconic coral species that are listed as threatened under the endangered species act.