NOAA’s first undersea research habitat was HYDROLAB, which operated in the Caribbean from 1970-1985. Aquanauts lived on the ocean floor for weeks at a time developing new marine research techniques and studying #CoralReef ecology.
#WayBackWednesday
noaa.gov/heritage/stori…

It’s Public Service Recognition Week!
Meet Rob Ferguson, our Watershed Management Specialist and Land-Based Sources of Pollution Lead.
He’s been working tirelessly for years to protect #CoralReefs .
oceanservice.noaa.gov/profiles/2023/…
#PSRW #GovPossible

Sea Grant professionals help build #resilient #coastal #communities and #economies while addressing complex #environmental challenges.

Read about #SeaGrant ’s coastal #resilience efforts in our Oceanography Society special issue: bit.ly/SG-Oceanography

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, check out NOAA's JPSS Program education page for #STEAM resources and lesson plans for grades K-12.

Spark creativity in young learners with activities focused on science and art!

Explore more: nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-edu…

We're at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington! Come by our table to learn more about NOAA partnership and funding opportunities for #AI practitioners. NOAAResearch

#ShoutOut to our colleagues Coral Reef Watch for the heat stress updates they provide! These data are critical to understanding thermal stress on a global scale.
coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/main/

This month is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To learn about native Hawaiian traditions, read this interview of Matthew Kalalau, Sr. from 1998 about life in Hawai’i in the 1930s and 40s. voices.nmfs.noaa.gov/sites/default/…
@noaafisheries #HawaiianCulture #AAPIHM

What did last summer's ocean heat wave in the Florida Keys teach scientists about restoring coral reefs in a changing climate?
Dive in: climate.gov/news-features/…

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
noaa.gov/prepare-before…

El mejor momento para prepararse es ANTES del comienzo de la temporada de huracanes. Evite tener que apresurarse con los preparativos que pueden salvarle la vida esperando hasta que sea demasiado tarde #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong
noaa.gov/prep-rese-ante…

The reveal is finally here! We've launched our latest Satellite Program in St. Croix, USVI! Our new nursery is now home to 18 coral genotypes. Thanks to NOAA Coral Program, VI-RoCS, Dive Experience & St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures for making this possible! #CRFGlobal

#MondayMood
coralreef.noaa.gov
📸: Caroline Rogers / NPS

Save the date: The next International Coral Reef Symposium will be held 19-24 July 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Us after this very eventful week. 😴 See you on Monday when we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming. #USCoralTaskForce @interior coralreef.noaa.gov

And that’s a wrap on the 48th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force! Look out for updates from the meeting coming soon! Is it too soon to get excited for our next Task Force meeting in the Northern Mariana Islands? @interior #USCoralTaskForce #USCoralTaskForce

Exciting news! The Hawaiʻi Coral Bleaching Collaborative (HCBC) just launched their new website! Since 2015, #HCBC has united scientists, managers, and agencies to track coral bleaching across Hawaiʻi. Dive into past data, monitoring tools, and more!

hcbc-uhm.hub.arcgis.com

Today is Business Meeting Day! Presentations and panels on pressing #CoralReef issues, updates from our working groups, and a public comment session are on the agenda. Open to all at @NOAAs auditorium! @interior #USCoralTaskForce

coralreef.gov

#CoastalManagement is #CoralReef management.

Submit your photos of coral nurseries or other ways to help protect these ecosystems to our photo contest. The deadline is FRIDAY!
coast.noaa.gov/about/photo-co…

#WhatsThatWednesday
Which came first, the star coral in the middle or the brain coral around it?
Just another example of how corals take advantage of whatever space they can find to settle on and grow.
#HoleInTheMiddle #Coral

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🪸ICRI is pleased to announce the release of the fourth #ForCoral Webinar in collaboration with Reef Resilience and in partnership with NOAA Coral Program

📅 Tuesday 14th May 2024 (08:00 EDT | 13:00 BST | 22:00 AEST ) and will address the Status of the…