Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program

01/04/2026

PRIZESReef Conservation ExperienceBecome a Coral Gardener!Two winners will train with Dr. German Mendez at the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program.  You will receive 2 Coral Reef Conservation Courses.This hands-on experience allows participants to contribute directly to protecting Cozumel’s re...

29/03/2026

Nadie te dice esto de venir a Cozumel… 👀🌊

No solo vienes a ver el mar,
vienes a salvarlo 💙🐠

Aquí los voluntarios no solo bucean…
restauran arrecifes, aprenden y dejan huella real 🌱✨

25/03/2026

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25/03/2026

21/03/2026

Huge shoutout to our friends at Wanderworld! 🌊💙
We want to celebrate this incredible partnership and the steady stream of wonderful volunteers they send our way. These guys aren’t just helping out; every single one of these students has been a massive asset to our organization while being a part of the team.
From getting their hands dirty in the lab to diving in to help with restoration, their energy and dedication keep us moving forward. Thank you, Wanderworld, for connecting us with such passionate young ocean advocates! 🪸✨
Check them out here: https://www.wanderworldtravel.de/en/

12/03/2026

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12/03/2026

📍New Blog Alert!!!! by Natalia Gocman
https://www.ccrrp.mx/post/the-threats-to-coral-reefs-in-the-anthropocene

Headline: We’ve reached a tipping point. Is it too late for our reefs? 🪸

The latest "Global Tipping Points Report" is in, and the news is heavy: warm-water coral reefs have reached a critical threshold. As we approach $1.5\text{°C}$ of warming, we are looking at a potential 70%–90% loss of these vital ecosystems.

From the 5th mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef to the staggering levels of pollution and disease facing the Mesoamerican Reef, the "Anthropocene" is leaving a mark that might feel irreversible.

But here’s why we aren't writing the obituary yet:
- Conservation works. Studies show that where protection is implemented, decline slows down.
- Community matters. Programs like the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration are proving that direct action—from mangrove planting to water quality advocacy—builds resilience.
- Awareness is rising. The economic cost of inaction ($4.3$ trillion and counting) is finally catching the attention of policymakers.

We need systemic change and a hard pivot to net zero by 2050. It’s time to move past "business as usual."

06/03/2026

Alerta de nuevo Blog!!!! / Blog Alert!!!!
https://www.ccrrp.mx/post/the-yellow-pencil-of-the-caribbean-spotlight-on-madracis-auretenra

¡Amarillo, velludito y lleno de vida! 🟡✨

Les presentamos a la Madracis auretenra, también conocida como el Coral Verdadero. Aunque no es el coral duro más común aquí en Cozumel, ¡es uno de los más resistentes!

El año pasado, durante una sesión de mapeo con GPS, nuestra pasante Florine Recalt, , detectó una colonia rota. En lugar de dejar que esos fragmentos se perdieran, los llevamos a nuestro vivero de restauración y los instalamos en sus nuevos hogares dentro de nuestras bases de PVC.

La actualización: ¡Solo 6 meses después, estamos viendo un crecimiento increíble! 🌱 Estos dedos "frágiles" están demostrando que tienen mucha fuerza y ganas de vivir.

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Yellow, Fuzzy, and Full of Life! 🟡✨

Meet Madracis auretenra, also known as the Yellow Pencil Coral. While it isn't the most common hard coral here in Cozumel, it is one of the most resilient!

Last year, during a GPS mapping session, our intern Florine, spotted a broken colony. Instead of letting those fragments go to waste, we brought them into our restoration nursery and settled them into their new homes in our PVC cups.

The Update: Just 6 months later, we are seeing incredible growth! 🌱 These "fragile" fingers are proving they have a lot of fight in them.

Want to learn more about this species? Check out the links in our bio to dive into the science on Wikipedia and Coralpedia! 🤿🌊

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Lot's of fun!!!!