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CCMI’s NEW courses are here! 🔎Field Research Skills in Coral Reef Management & Restoration (Jun 14-20) 🪸Coral Reef Resilience & Restoration (Aug 16-23) 🌱Corporate Marine Sustainability Retreat (on request) More info: reefresearch.org/professional-c… Email: education@reefresearch.org

While the future of coral reefs globally remains uncertain, Hope Spots such as Little Cayman provide a feeling of optimism. These pockets of resilience will play a crucial role in preserving marine biodiversity in the face of climate change!

Site-specific analysis revealed that 20% of sites are already showing significant recovery of coral cover, and 1 site showed high resilience with no reduction of coral cover over the 2023 global bleaching event. 🔗Read the full report card: reefresearch.org/our-work/resea…

🌎A message of hope for Earth Day We just released the 2025 Healthy Reefs Report card, revealing results of our annual coral reef monitoring. Following the most extreme coral bleaching event on record in 2023, the results of these surveys have become even more important.

@maplesgroup has been a CCMI Corporate Navigator for 6 yrs, providing multi-year support that gives us stability to grow, plan ahead & expand work for coral reefs. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to the environment. Thank you for creating real impact for Cayman!

Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1007/s00338… 🙏Thank you to @RESEMBID2023, Dart, @StuartsLaw, @DisneyConserves, Cayman Water, the AALL Foundation Trust, and the Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust for supporting this research.

Field results showed significant genotype differences in response in the field, with some genotypes showing higher thermal tolerance but higher susceptibility to coral disease, suggesting a trade-off in tolerance traits between genotypes.

📝Our research team has just published a new paper that investigated how different genotypes of staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) respond to increased ocean temperatures in the field through the 2023 global coral bleaching event and through lab experiments.

Coral reefs are powered, built, and protected by tiny animals working together. In Reefs Go Live: Why is Everything so Colourful?, we explored how corals support entire reef ecosystems, from generating energy with algae to building habitats and protecting coastlines.

On tax day, donating to CCMI through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) today allows you to claim an immediate tax deduction while recommending grants to us later. Maximize your impact & fuel important work for a healthy marine environment! 🔗tinyurl.com/CCMI-DAF-direct 🔗

Thank you, Doug, for all that you have done to connect people with the magic of our remarkable planet.

Described as a pioneer of wildlife film making, Doug's legacy is one of inspiration, adventure & advocacy for our natural world. He always went above & beyond to connect people to the ocean and help CCMI achieve our mission, which to us, made him extra special.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Doug Allan, OBE, a CCMI Ambassador & dear friend. Doug joined us first as the keynote speaker for Festival of Seas 2024, returning in 2025 as part of CCMI's ocean outreach campaign & reaching 1,000+ students & members of the public.

🖤FESTIVAL OF SEAS 2026: GOTHIC TIDES🕯️✨ This Halloween, we’re bringing a bold new energy to the season. Step into a night of gothic glamour, rich textures & haunting elegance, all in support of our ocean.🐚 An evening of mystery, beauty & purpose awaits. 👁️Watch for details.

🌊Want to turn your passion for the ocean into real-world skills? Sign up for CCMI’s new Field Research Skills in Coral Reef Management & Restoration course!🐠 🤿Hands-on training + PADI specialty certifications 📍Little Cayman 📅14–20 June ⚠️More info: reefresearch.org/our-work/educa…

In Cayman, these fragments are especially important. They represent some of the only remaining live Acropora coral, making every fragment count!🪸 Thanks to the Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust, Marfire, & an anonymous donor for supporting our coral nursery & restoration work.

The CCMI team successfully fragmented staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) in our nursery, going from 17 fragments last year to 293 now! Fragmentation helps fast-growing, critically endangered staghorn coral multiply quickly, boosting colony numbers & supporting reef recovery.