The National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI), homed at Nova Southeastern University, was created by congressional mandate in 1998 and refunded in 2023 with the mission of ensuring the future of the world’s coral reefs and oceans for the benefit of humanity and nature. NCRI is dedicated to advancing coral reef research through collaboration and coordination, focusing on scientific partnerships and knowledge-sharing to address coral reef challenges. This multidisciplinary group of coral reef researchers has expertise from ecology to biology, genetics, and social science. NCRI conducts research to better understand and address the challenges facing the world’s coral reefs and inform best management practices. 

March 3, 2025

NEW Publication:  How low oxygen impacts coral reef ecosystems

This project simulated moderately low-oxygen conditions, above what are the likely thresholds for coral mortality to occur to measure the nonlethal effects of low oxygen on different coral species.

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January 30, 2025

Dr. Joana Figueiredo Appointed as NCRI Executive Director 

NCRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joana Figueiredo as the new NCRI Executive Director. She brings with her over a decade of experience in coral sexual reproduction, larval ecology and recruitment, restoration, and connectivity. 

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November 9, 2024

NCRI Featured in CBS News Piece on Coastal Resilience

The National Coral Reef Institute was featured on Saturday, Nov. 9, in a CBS News feature about coastal resilience.

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