Conserving the Largest Coral Reef Ecosystem in the Continental United States

Contribute to Corals

IMPORTANT!!

DEP’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is preparing to host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings throughout our region in order to introduce the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve (KJCAP) draft management plan. 

When & Where: Three options to attend for your convenience:

  • Tuesday, January 20th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM virtually on Zoom at:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81824367170  

  • Wednesday, January 21st from 4:00-7:00 at South Regional/Broward College Library Branch, located at 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 

  • Wednesday, January 28th from 4:30 to 7:30 at the Main Branch of the Palm Beach County Library, located at 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

These meetings aim to provide historical context for the formation of the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve and create an environment that enables fruitful discussions amongst members of the public and KJCAP staff.

Click to view the draft management plan
Click to view the public announcement flyer

Friends of Our Florida Reefs:
Supporting Coral Reef Conservation from Miami to St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County

Special thank you to NSU Oceanographic Institute & National Coral Reef Institute, Dr. Brian K. Walker, Ph.D. for the fly-by video!

Underwater coral reef with various coral formations and small fish.

Saving Our Threatened Coral Reefs

South Florida’s economy and way of life are inextricably linked to the coral reef ecosystem. The reefs provide habitat for species that are valuable to commercial and recreational fisheries, serve as a new frontier for biomedical research, attract tourists who bolster our economy, and protect our coastlines from storms and flooding.

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Who We Are

Friends of Our Florida Reefs (FOFR) is a registered 501c3 nonprofit citizen support organization run entirely by volunteers dedicated to conserving and protecting over 100 miles of coral reef in Southeastern Florida. Together with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), we work to protect Florida’s Coral Reef by bridging the gap in funding, providing education on and offline, community outreach events, complementing the programs activities set forth by the Coral Reef Conservation Program and the Coral Protection and Restoration Program.

Take Action

Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve

Map of the Florida coast showing national parks, wildlife reserves, and protected areas, including Biscayne National Park, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and Dry Tortugas National Park, with color-coded boundaries and labels.

Get Involved

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  • Help us help the coral reefs of South Florida

  • Join us for community events with the objective of learning more about coral reefs and spreading the knowledge.

  • Start supporting coral reefs right from your couch by learning about coral reefs in Florida.

  • Visit the FL DEP YouTube channel, visit links, and share the information on socials to support!

  • Get a tax write-off and help Florida’s Coral Reefs - at the same time!

Participate

Join the Coral Conservation Cause!

The corals are being threatened but this is no time for despair - it’s time to reclaim Florida’s Coral Reefs as the national treasure it is…

Our Redwoods. 

Our Yosemite. 

Our Great Lakes. 

Florida’s Coral Reef…

The largest reef system in the continental U.S.

Become a FOFR Member

Ways to Join the Coral Conservation Cause!