Coralreef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save lives and money

Jan 16, 2025

A new study co-led by the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) at UC Santa Cruz shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and economic interruption each year. Children, elderly, minorities, and those living below the poverty line would benefit the most from restoration.