Restore over 150,000 coral colonies to over 125 acres of reef habitat in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida. Project will: 1) build coastal resilience to extreme weather, waves, flooding, and beach erosion, 2) incorporate state-of-the-science approaches to build climate resilience into restored corals, and 3) create essential habitat for fisheries and enhanced recreation opportunities.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Using Coral Reef Restoration to Enhance Coastal Resilience of South Florida Shorelines (FL)
Organization:
University of Miami
Project ID:
0318.19.065742
Description:
Award Amount:
$2996813.99
Location:
Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Florida