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Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with potential decreased risk provided by coral reef restoration.
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Florida

Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in Florida.

Two aerial photos of Puerto Rico show colored sections along the coast to show values of loss after hurricanes.
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico
Impact of damage by hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico

Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)

Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

  1. Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
  2. Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)
Four aerial photos of Puerto Rico labeled with shades of color to show potential decreased risk provided by reef restoration.
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico
Potential annual coastal hazard risk decrease: Puerto Rico

Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in Puerto Rico.

Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 1

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The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico

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Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2
Social and economic benefits of coral reef restoration: Puerto Rico 2

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con columnas que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 1

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico

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Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con puntos que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2
Beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración: Puerto Rico 2

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

La restauración de los arrecifes de coral puede producir beneficios significativos en la reducción de inundaciones. Estas defensas naturales sufrieron daños a causa de los huracanes de 2017; su recuperación reduciría riesgos adicionales a la naturaleza, las personas y propiedades causados por tormentas.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 1

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The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida

Targeted restoration of reef natural infrastructure can protect U.S. people and property from significant risk of future flooding.

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The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida

Targeted restoration of reef natural infrastructure can protect U.S. people and property from significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2
Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Florida, 2

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Coral reef restoration can yield significant flood reduction benefits. These natural defenses were damaged in the 2017 hurricanes; their recovery would reduce the risks of further storm damages to nature, people and property.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with areas of projected reef loss.
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 1

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Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in Florida

Projected future degradation of reef natural infrastructure puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding.

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Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in Florida

Projected future degradation of reef natural infrastructure puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding.

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2
Future Flooding Impacts from Projected Coral Reef Degradation in FL, 2

Future flooding on Florida’s reef-lined coasts would increase by 16% if present reef loss continues.

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with columns depicting data values along the coast.
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 1

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Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida

The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding

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Hurricane Damage to Coral Reefs in 2017 Increases Future Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Florida

The damage to reef natural infrastructure from Hurricanes Irma and Maria puts U.S. people and property at significant risk of future flooding

Key Points

Brochure with text and an aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2
Hurricanes increase future flood risk in Puerto Rico and Florida, 2

The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.

The significant flood risk consequences of damage to coral reefs from Hurricanes Irma and Maria clarify why the defense benefits from this natural infrastructure should be recovered, repaired and restored.

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con columnas que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 1

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los daños causados ​​por los huracanes a los arrecifes de coral en 2017 aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico y Florida

RESUMEN DEL REPORTE

Los daños causados ​​por los huracanes a los arrecifes de coral en 2017 aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico y Florida

Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con puntos que representan valores de datos en la costa.
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2
Huracanes aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones futuras en Puerto Rico, 2

Las consecuencias significativas del riesgo de inundación debido a los daños en los arrecifes de coral causado por los huracanes Irma y María clarifican por qué los beneficios de defensa de esta infraestructura natural deben recuperarse, repararse y restaurarse.

Las consecuencias significativas del riesgo de inundación debido a los daños en los arrecifes de coral causado por los huracanes Irma y María clarifican por qué los beneficios de defensa de esta infraestructura natural deben recuperarse, repararse y restaurarse.

Illustration looking down on a coastal margin with ocean floor features shown off the coast.
Cascadia margin bathymetry
Cascadia margin bathymetry
Cascadia margin bathymetry

Bathymetry data from various sources, including newly released 2018 and 2019 multibeam data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), were combined to create a composite 30-m resolution multibeam bathymetry surface of the southern Cascadia Margin offshore of Oregon and northern California.

Bathymetry data from various sources, including newly released 2018 and 2019 multibeam data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), were combined to create a composite 30-m resolution multibeam bathymetry surface of the southern Cascadia Margin offshore of Oregon and northern California.

A small research vessel tows scientific equipment over bright blue water with another boat in the background
R/V Sallenger tows SQUID-5
R/V Sallenger tows SQUID-5
R/V Sallenger tows SQUID-5

The R/V Sallenger tows the SQUID-5 over Looe Key reef with a NOAA Sanctuary boat in the background patrolling the Looe Key area to warn recreational vessels of the ongoing research activity.

The R/V Sallenger tows the SQUID-5 over Looe Key reef with a NOAA Sanctuary boat in the background patrolling the Looe Key area to warn recreational vessels of the ongoing research activity.

Photograph of a red jellyfish
Red Jellyfish in the genus Poralia
Red Jellyfish in the genus Poralia
Red Jellyfish in the genus Poralia

This beautiful red jellyfish in the genus Poralia may be an undescribed species. It was seen during the third transect of Dive 20 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, at a depth of 700 meters (2,297 feet).

This beautiful red jellyfish in the genus Poralia may be an undescribed species. It was seen during the third transect of Dive 20 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, at a depth of 700 meters (2,297 feet).

Photograph of bubblegum coral
Bubblegum Coral
Bubblegum Coral
Bubblegum Coral

This large bubblegum coral (Paragorgia arborea) was observed during Dive 19 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. Based on published radial growth rates for this species, this colony is approximately 100 years old!

This large bubblegum coral (Paragorgia arborea) was observed during Dive 19 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. Based on published radial growth rates for this species, this colony is approximately 100 years old!

Photograph of scattered rock debris sitting on the lobate and pillow lava outcrops
Scattered rock debris
Scattered rock debris
Scattered rock debris

Towards the end of Dive 19 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, we continued to observe the scattered rock debris sitting on the lobate and pillow lava outcrops that we’d seen earlier, suggesting that the pinnacle of Retriever Seamount was perhaps a late-stage eruption site and that it remains largely susceptible to continued erosional modification

Towards the end of Dive 19 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, we continued to observe the scattered rock debris sitting on the lobate and pillow lava outcrops that we’d seen earlier, suggesting that the pinnacle of Retriever Seamount was perhaps a late-stage eruption site and that it remains largely susceptible to continued erosional modification