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Reviving Puerto Rico's Coral Reefs Through Sustainable Restoration
ENVIRONMENT - December 7, 2023
NOAA’s $40 million investment in coral restoration, including ISER’s innovative efforts in Puerto Rico, combats threats to coral reefs through pioneering techniques, local collaboration, and community empowerment.
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Coral reefs, vital to marine life and economic value, face threats like climate change and diseases, severely affecting their cover in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation, recognizing this crisis, has awarded nearly $40 million for coral restoration in the region. This funding includes $10.6 million to the Institute for Socio-Ecological Research (ISER) in Puerto Rico, where Dr. Stacey Williams and her team have pioneered coral restoration techniques. Their work involves outplanting coral micro-fragments, releasing sea urchins and crabs to control algae, and expanding facilities for breeding disease-resistant corals and marine herbivores, providing over 60 local jobs.
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