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With over 700 abstracts submitted this year Reef Futures is shaping up to be one for the books!

Are you joining us in December?

Head to www.reeffutures.com for more details!!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

With over 700 abstracts submitted this year Reef Futures is shaping up to be one for the books!

Are you joining us in December?

Head to www.reeffutures.com for more details!!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Early Registration closes August 15th! Just two more days!

The CRC strives to keep Reef Futures one of the most affordable symposiums of its caliber.

In the face of ongoing economic insecurity, with the support of our sponsors, we are pleased to be able to keep the conference registration fees for developing nations the same as they were for Reef Futures 2024.

Learn more about Reef Futures pricing and register today at www.reeffutures.com

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Early Registration closes August 15th! Just two more days!

The CRC strives to keep Reef Futures one of the most affordable symposiums of its caliber.

In the face of ongoing economic insecurity, with the support of our sponsors, we are pleased to be able to keep the conference registration fees for developing nations the same as they were for Reef Futures 2024.

Learn more about Reef Futures pricing and register today at www.reeffutures.com

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Are you ready to join us in December at Reef Futures?!

Reef Futures is the largest global symposium focused solely on the interventions and actions necessary to allow coral reefs to thrive into the next century.

Whether you are new to the field, or an experienced professional, this is the place to be if you are passionate about the field of coral reef restoration.

Learn more about Reef Futures and get that early registration pricing today at www.reeffutures.com 🎉

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Are you ready to join us in December at Reef Futures?!

Reef Futures is the largest global symposium focused solely on the interventions and actions necessary to allow coral reefs to thrive into the next century.

Whether you are new to the field, or an experienced professional, this is the place to be if you are passionate about the field of coral reef restoration.

Learn more about Reef Futures and get that early registration pricing today at www.reeffutures.com 🎉

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

We’re thrilled to announce the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (@greatbarrierreeffoundation) as a Presenting Sponsor of Reef Futures 2026!

From coral aquaculture to larval deployment tech, GBRF’s restoration toolbox is pushing the field forward. Now, they’re investing in the collaboration that brings our field together. This December 6–11 in Playa Paraíso, Mexico, practitioners, researchers, and innovators will gather from around the world to collectively work towards a better future for coral reefs.

Their support also fuels our scholarship program, helping ensure the communities closest to our reefs have a seat at the table.

Want to know more about our Presenting Sponsor? We sat down with GBRF for a full Q&A, link in the bio to dive in. 📖

Don’t forget! Early Registration for Reef Futures 2026 ends on August 15th!

#ReefFutures2026 #GreatBarrierReefFoundation #CoralRestoration #SaveOurReefs

We’re thrilled to announce the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (@greatbarrierreeffoundation) as a Presenting Sponsor of Reef Futures 2026!

From coral aquaculture to larval deployment tech, GBRF’s restoration toolbox is pushing the field forward. Now, they’re investing in the collaboration that brings our field together. This December 6–11 in Playa Paraíso, Mexico, practitioners, researchers, and innovators will gather from around the world to collectively work towards a better future for coral reefs.

Their support also fuels our scholarship program, helping ensure the communities closest to our reefs have a seat at the table.

Want to know more about our Presenting Sponsor? We sat down with GBRF for a full Q&A, link in the bio to dive in. 📖

Don’t forget! Early Registration for Reef Futures 2026 ends on August 15th!

#ReefFutures2026 #GreatBarrierReefFoundation #CoralRestoration #SaveOurReefs

Workshop Registration is OPEN!

We have over 20 workshops this year for Reef Futures!

Workshops are an amazing opportunity to spend more in-depth time learning about a topic and connecting with your peers. They’ll run throughout the entire week of programming. Some workshops span several days with multiple parts and this year a few will be offered more than once, so be sure to read the descriptions carefully!

Workshop Topics span anything from…

Bridging Policy and Science
Hands-on Training in AI Tools
Climate-Smart Reef Restoration
Design and Finance Considerations
Creative Communications and so much more!

Check them out at https://www.reeffutures.com/workshops-2026 and sign up today! Don’t forget Early Registration ends on August 15th! We can’t wait to see you all there!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Workshop Registration is OPEN!

We have over 20 workshops this year for Reef Futures!

Workshops are an amazing opportunity to spend more in-depth time learning about a topic and connecting with your peers. They’ll run throughout the entire week of programming. Some workshops span several days with multiple parts and this year a few will be offered more than once, so be sure to read the descriptions carefully!

Workshop Topics span anything from…

Bridging Policy and Science
Hands-on Training in AI Tools
Climate-Smart Reef Restoration
Design and Finance Considerations
Creative Communications and so much more!

Check them out at https://www.reeffutures.com/workshops-2026 and sign up today! Don’t forget Early Registration ends on August 15th! We can’t wait to see you all there!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

We are so excited to continue all of the amazing conversations we had at ICRS. With Reef Futures around the corner, now is the time to brainstorm, reflect, and continue developing those collaborations in December!

With only two weeks left of Early Registration Pricing, it’s a great time to book your place at Reef Futures at a discounted rate. Head to the Reef Futures website and plan your trip, we have our discounted room block pricing up, airport transfer service ready to be booked, and registration pricing available.

RUN, don’t walk, to www.reeffutures.com and join us in December!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

We are so excited to continue all of the amazing conversations we had at ICRS. With Reef Futures around the corner, now is the time to brainstorm, reflect, and continue developing those collaborations in December!

With only two weeks left of Early Registration Pricing, it’s a great time to book your place at Reef Futures at a discounted rate. Head to the Reef Futures website and plan your trip, we have our discounted room block pricing up, airport transfer service ready to be booked, and registration pricing available.

RUN, don’t walk, to www.reeffutures.com and join us in December!

📸 @coralrestorationconsortium

#CoralRestoration #RF26 #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

What an incredible week at #ICRS2026. From talks, to plenaries, workshops, and lunches, the CRC was well represented!

We made dozens of new connections, learned so many new things, and enjoyed every second of it. What stood out to us was that the coral restoration and the practice of restoration was a big part of the conversation.

It was so amazing to see how many people are engaged with restoration methods, practice, and design in our broader coral community. With reefs around the world under threat, restoration today looks less like isolated projects and more like a global community of practitioners adapting in real time, sharing what works and what doesn’t. Resilient reefs are turning into living complex laboratories and restoration is about understanding which reefs still have a future and giving them every chance to reach it…together! 💪💙

We are excited to continue the conversation at Reef Futures in December in Mexico!

#CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

What an incredible week at #ICRS2026. From talks, to plenaries, workshops, and lunches, the CRC was well represented!

We made dozens of new connections, learned so many new things, and enjoyed every second of it. What stood out to us was that the coral restoration and the practice of restoration was a big part of the conversation.

It was so amazing to see how many people are engaged with restoration methods, practice, and design in our broader coral community. With reefs around the world under threat, restoration today looks less like isolated projects and more like a global community of practitioners adapting in real time, sharing what works and what doesn’t. Resilient reefs are turning into living complex laboratories and restoration is about understanding which reefs still have a future and giving them every chance to reach it…together! 💪💙

We are excited to continue the conversation at Reef Futures in December in Mexico!

#CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #ReefFutures #CoralReef

Day one of #ICRS2026 is in the books! We loved getting to connect with so many individuals and hear so many incredible talks.

Thank you to all who joined our Pacific Islands Regional Group for lunch. It was incredibly inspiring to see so many faces in the room. Our takeaway was that Regional collaboration is WANTED and IMPERATIVE! People want to connect with those working in the same region, they want to share what works and what doesn’t, and they want to work closely together to save their reefs. This reaffirms our goals for bolstering regional groups at the CRC and inspires us to push forward.

Day two is a busy day for us, check out our stories to see where the action will be! Join us there, ask us questions, and get involved!

📸 by @coralrestorationconsortium @jlevy33

#coralrestoartion #pacificislands #coralreefs

Day one of #ICRS2026 is in the books! We loved getting to connect with so many individuals and hear so many incredible talks.

Thank you to all who joined our Pacific Islands Regional Group for lunch. It was incredibly inspiring to see so many faces in the room. Our takeaway was that Regional collaboration is WANTED and IMPERATIVE! People want to connect with those working in the same region, they want to share what works and what doesn’t, and they want to work closely together to save their reefs. This reaffirms our goals for bolstering regional groups at the CRC and inspires us to push forward.

Day two is a busy day for us, check out our stories to see where the action will be! Join us there, ask us questions, and get involved!

📸 by @coralrestorationconsortium @jlevy33

#coralrestoartion #pacificislands #coralreefs

🪸 The Coral Restoration Consortium is heading to ICRS 2026!

We’re thrilled to be joining the coral science community July 19-24 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland for the International Coral Reef Symposium (@internationalcoralreefsociety). Come find us throughout the week, we’d love to say hello!

Here’s where you can catch us:

📅 Monday, July 20
🍽️ Pacific Islands Regional Group – Lunch
11:45 AM–1:15 PM | Room 517

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🛠️ Emergency response planning – Workshop
12:20–1:45 PM | Room 503

🔬 Innovative coral restoration in the Pacific Islands – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 518

📖 Special Coral Reef Policy Session - Session
11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 301

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🔬 From pilot to planet: Advancements in coral restoration tools and technologies that promote scalability, resilience, and equity – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | 4:30–6:00 PM | Room 301

📅 Thursday, July 23
🔬 Integrating genomics and quantitative genetics to advance conservation, restoration, and resilience forecasting – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 305

Thank you to all of our wonderful collaborators for making these sessions, workshops, and lunches happen! Whether you’re catching a talk, joining a workshop, or just want to chat about coral restoration over lunch, we’d love to connect! See you in Auckland!

🪸 The Coral Restoration Consortium is heading to ICRS 2026!

We’re thrilled to be joining the coral science community July 19-24 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland for the International Coral Reef Symposium (@internationalcoralreefsociety). Come find us throughout the week, we’d love to say hello!

Here’s where you can catch us:

📅 Monday, July 20
🍽️ Pacific Islands Regional Group – Lunch
11:45 AM–1:15 PM | Room 517

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🛠️ Emergency response planning – Workshop
12:20–1:45 PM | Room 503

🔬 Innovative coral restoration in the Pacific Islands – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 518

📖 Special Coral Reef Policy Session - Session
11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 301

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🔬 From pilot to planet: Advancements in coral restoration tools and technologies that promote scalability, resilience, and equity – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | 4:30–6:00 PM | Room 301

📅 Thursday, July 23
🔬 Integrating genomics and quantitative genetics to advance conservation, restoration, and resilience forecasting – Session
9:45–11:15 AM | 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | 2:30–4:00 PM | Room 305

Thank you to all of our wonderful collaborators for making these sessions, workshops, and lunches happen! Whether you’re catching a talk, joining a workshop, or just want to chat about coral restoration over lunch, we’d love to connect! See you in Auckland!

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