Restore more than 130 acres of coral reef to strengthen coastal resiliency to storm enhanced waves and expand essential fisheries habitat for sustainable commercial and recreational use. Project will recover threatened and endangered coral species in the Florida Keys through the culture and out-planting of disease and temperature resilient corals.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Maintain Coastal Protection of Florida's Reefs through Restoration of Resilient Corals
Organization:
Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.
Project ID:
0318.18.062145
Description:
Award Amount:
$1499461.72
Location:
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Biscayne National Park, and Mote Marine Centers in Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota Counties, Florida