Sign the Pledge

Coral Restoration Foundation

Take the Pledge and Join the Florida Coral Crew

We need your support to rescue and restore Florida’s Coral Reef and share the wonders of our waters with generations to come.

Educate Myself and Others

I will educate myself and others about the threats to coral reefs and the best ways to protect them by:

Explaining to my friends and family members the key facts behind the value of coral reefs and how we can reduce harmful impacts through responsible practices.
Reading and sharing news updates, videos or social media posts from Florida’s Coral Reef and partner organizations to ensure that coral conservation continues.

Reduce Pollution

I will educate myself and others about the threats to coral reefs and the best ways to protect them by:

Conserving water. The less water I use, the less stormwater runoff will find its way back into the ocean.
Practicing coral-friendly gardening. Nutrients from excess fertilizer use can reach the ocean and increase algae growth that blocks sunlight from reaching corals.
Limiting my use of sun protection products with chemicals that can harm reefs and using reef-safe sunscreens or wearing clothing that offers SPF protection.

Make Smart Seafood Choices

I will learn how to make smart seafood choices by using:

Practice Coral Safety

I will practice coral-safe boating and diving by:

Anchoring in sandy areas away from coral and sea grasses or by using a public mooring buoy so that the anchor and chain do not drag on corals.
Avoiding any contact and keeping equipment away from corals and their surroundings.
Looking for a Blue Star recognized charter or Florida Friendly Fishing Guide when booking a visit to the reef.

Join Conservation Activities

I will participate in or support at least one coral reef conservation activity each year:

If I’m going to be diving or snorkeling, I will learn how to recognize the different types of damage that can severely impact coral reefs, and send my observations to the Southeast Florida Action Network (SEAFAN) or C-OCEAN (Florida Keys) or another relevant organization local to me;
I will take part in or otherwise support a citizen science or volunteer project; or
I will organize or join at least ONEbeach or marine debris clean up in my community.

I am a…*
- Diver, Boater or Fisher
  As a Member of the Florida Coral Crew, I pledge to:
  
  Ensure proper buoyancy while diving to avoid contacting and damaging reef habitat.
  
  Not touch corals while diving or snorkeling.
  
  Refuel or add oil in calm areas only, to avoid spills.
  
  Never anchor on or near corals; instead, anchor in sand or use mooring buoys.
  
  Help raise awareness about this disease and recruit others interested in helping.
  
  Get involved, support and/or volunteer to help restore Florida’s Coral Reef.
  
  Reduce, reuse, and properly recycle single-use plastics and dispose of waste properly.
  
  Choose mineral-based sunscreens or sun-protective clothing.
- Visitor
  As a Member of the Florida Coral Crew, I pledge to:
  
  Choose mineral-based sunscreens or sun-protective clothing.
  Not touch corals when diving or snorkeling.
  
  Be a marine debris crusader by disposing of my trash properly and helping to clean up other items.
  
  Reduce use of single-use plastics by bringing my own reusable water bottle and/or mug, cutlery and grocery bags.
  
  Help raise awareness about Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and recruit others interested in helping.
- Florida Resident
  As a Member of the Florida Coral Crew, I pledge to:
  
  Get involved, support and/or volunteer to help restore Florida’s Coral Reef.
  
  Reduce use of single-use plastics by bringing my own reusable water bottle and/or mug, cutlery and grocery bags.
  
  Recycle as much as possible and dispose of waste properly.
  Choose mineral-based sunscreens or sun-protective clothing.
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By making your pledge, you will receive periodic email updates on volunteer opportunities and efforts being made to protect and restore Florida’s Coral Reef.

Sign the Pledge

Take the Pledge and Join the Florida Coral Crew

Educate Myself and Others

Reduce Pollution

Make Smart Seafood Choices

Practice Coral Safety

Join Conservation Activities

Did you know?

St. Lucie Inlet Martin County

Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area

Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves

Biscayne National Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Dry Tortugas National Park