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.

I agree that we must act to protect and conserve Florida’s Coral Reef, the only coral reef of its kind in the continental United States.

Florida’s Coral Reef is vital to the health of our oceans and quality of life in Florida.

I will speak up and take action to show my respect for this national treasure. I will do my part to ensure Florida’s Coral Reef thrives for future generations.

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

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