ICRS Student & Early Career Chapter

This account is run by the International Coral Reef Society Student & Early Career Chapter to promote student & #ECR success in the field, lab, and beyond!

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Protecting reefs can start far upstream 🌳🪸

New research from Indonesia shows ridge-to-reef planning could reduce future sediment exposure on coral reefs more effectively than treating land and sea separately. Healthy catchments can support healthier reefs.

#PositiveMondayNews

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Coastal protection can also make space for reef life 🪸🌊

Hawaiʻi will be deploying 60 hybrid reef structures designed to reduce wave energy, slow erosion, and support coral growth. A promising example of #NbS and #coastalengineering.

#NatureBasedSolutions #PositiveMondayNews

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A reef thought dead for 60 years is alive 🌊🪸

Scientists have confirmed a deep-water reef ecosystem off Benin, with corals and reef fish documented >50m below the surface. A hopeful reminder of how much remains to discover—and protect.

#OceanDiscovery #PositiveMondayNews

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More investment in ideas for the future of coral reefs 🪸🔬

CORDAP has opened its 2026 Coral Accelerator Program, offering up to US$1M per project for innovative coral conservation and restoration research. New research area added: Water quality and corals

#PositiveMondayNews

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Growing corals — and restoration capacity 🌱🪸

Palau has launched the Pacific’s first Reef Seeding Hub, bringing together coral science, local knowledge and restoration technology. Lessons learned could eventually support reef restoration across the Pacific.

#PositiveMondayNews

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Reef resilience is also about being ready 🌊🪸

75 reef responders across 4 Caribbean countries have been trained to support coral recovery after hurricanes.

Local capacity can mean faster action when reefs need it most.

#PositiveMondayNews #CoralReefs

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Protecting #CoralReefs by listening 🎧🪸

Researchers have developed an AI-assisted system that can rapidly detect illegal blast-fishing activity from underwater recordings. Quicker interventions can now be implemented to protect reefs at risk.

#PositiveMondayNews

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Restoration takes patience — and brings hope 🪸

After 5 years in Bali, #coralrestoration is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Long-term monitoring, persistence, and community partnerships are key to helping reefs rebuild.

#PositiveMondayNews #MARRS

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#PositiveMondayNews - Good news for Florida’s reefs 🪸

Scientists have found corals that are likely resistant to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease! Findings like this help expand the #coralrestoration “toolbox” and give reefs a better shot at recovery.

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#ICRS 2026 RECAP
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#ICRS 2026 RECAP

A week full of opportunities to learn, connect and inspire!

THANK YOU to all who joined us and helped along the way to make it all possible.

We look forward to seeing you at #ICRS 2030 in #Brazil!
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Interested in learning field methods for coral reef restoration?

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman is offering a residential 8-day Coral Reef Resilience and Restoration course this August!

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#resourcewednesday #ICRS-SECC #coralreefs

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#PositiveMondayNews for coral restoration 🪸

Daly et al. (2026, preprint) found that cryopreserved coral sperm performed comparably to fresh sperm, with fertilisation up to 96%. A promising step for scaling coral larval production. Link below!