Posted on April 2, 2025
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $9.5 million for 10 projects focused on enhancing coral nursery infrastructure and expanding operations, furthering Florida’s efforts to restore the only near-shore barrier reef in the continental United States.
“Protecting and restoring Florida’s Coral Reef is vital to the state’s coastal resilience and economy,” said DEP Secretary Alexis A. Lambert. “This investment strengthens our ability to rebuild coral populations and safeguard these marine ecosystems for future generations.”
