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National Coral Reef Institute

The National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI) works to build capacity and coordination through Florida and the Caribbean by training graduates and undergraduates, hosting and participating in workshops and symposia, and collaborating within transdisciplinary teams to conduct vital coral reef research.

NCRI provides a direct link between researchers and resource managers by providing information and data needed to make sound policy and decisions. By concentrating on important and unique management and policy challenges, scientific contributions are made that better allow decisions on both local and national scales.

NCRI is housed at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center.

National Coral Reef Institute: Mission: Ensuring the future of the world's coral reefs and oceans for the benefit of humanity and nature. About: NCRI conducts and coordinates research to better understand and address the challenges facing coral reefs and inform best management practices. Goals: 1. Lead innovative and multidisciplinary coral reef research. 2. Engage and train the next generation of coral reef researchers, managers, and users. 3. Provide a direct link between coral reef researchers, resource managers, and stakeholders. 4. Build and coordinate a sustainable funding infrastructure for coral reef research, management, and conservation.

Center of Excellence for Coral Reef

Ecosystem Research

The NSU Oceanographic Campus’ hallmark facility is its 87,000 ft2 Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, which opened in 2012 and was partially funded by a $15M grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology. This state-of-the-art research facility features scientific laboratory space and equipment for 21 biological, chemical, physical, and geological marine research laboratories.

NSU’s Oceanographic Campus is located in Port Everglades and has a marina, allowing easy and quick access to the reefs of Southeast Florida.

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