Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) in Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, Rincón, Puerto Rico. This coral can form reef crests and cause waves to break, providing significant protection to the coast.
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![A large, branching, brown/orange elkhorn coral among blue water and a school of fish on a coral reef](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/corales.png?itok=RiL6kTYV)
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) in Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, Rincón, Puerto Rico. This coral can form reef crests and cause waves to break, providing significant protection to the coast.
![Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to elevation and erosion degradation.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/FL_Degrade_Poster_OpenFileReport.jpg?itok=F_8Sd4NC)
Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.
Four scenarios for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to projected coral reef degradation.
![Two aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with asset and people loss due to coral reef damage.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/FL_Damage_Poster_OpenFileReport.jpg?itok=MBe51B7i)
Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
Maps for the southern part of the Florida coastline show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (left)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (right)
![Four aerial photos of the southern part of Florida labeled with potential decreased risk provided by coral reef restoration.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/FL_Restore_Poster_OpenFileReport.jpg?itok=14-r5u5h)
Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in 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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/PR_Damage_Poster_OpenFileReport.jpg?itok=WvXg54oS)
Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
- Increase in value ($) of assets at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (bottom)
Maps of Puerto Rico show the increase in annual coastal hazard risk due to damage by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- Increase in population at risk due to coral reef damage per kilometer (top)
- Increase in value ($) 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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/PR_Restore_Poster_OpenFileReport_0.jpg?itok=geiiM4ow)
Maps show the potential decrease in annual coastal hazard risk provided by coral reef restoration in 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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_01.png?itok=tOIBoSDW)
Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
Key Points
Report Summary
The Social and Economic Benefits of Coral Reef Restoration in Puerto Rico
Key Points
![Brochure with text and a aerial view looking down on a coast with dots depicting data values along the coast.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_02.png?itok=W5XN3eGg)
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_03.png?itok=3fwj4svN)
RESUMEN DEL REPORTE
Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico
PUNTOS CLAVE
RESUMEN DEL REPORTE
Los beneficios sociales y económicos de la restauración de arrecifes de coral en Puerto Rico
PUNTOS CLAVE
![Folleto con texto y una vista aérea mirando hacia abajo en una costa con puntos que representan valores de datos en la costa.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_04.png?itok=1gp9GvW5)
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_05.png?itok=bgeP7OOB)
Report Summary
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
Report Summary
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_06.jpg?itok=3aADI8cs)
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_07.png?itok=Tehe4GLb)
Report Summary
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
Report Summary
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_08.png?itok=MXYIkoQx)
Future flooding on Florida’s reef-lined coasts would increase by 16% if present reef loss continues.
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_09.png?itok=q0M-njzX)
Report Summary
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
Report Summary
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_10.png?itok=N-LqLfoc)
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_11.png?itok=amAXQbs9)
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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/2017_Report_summary_ALL_V17_Page_12.png?itok=iyOBzYx6)
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.
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 SCUBA diver underwater next to a buoy extending from a concrete block on the seafloor](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/GOPR0177e.jpg?itok=dJO-R7l-)
A scientific diver next to an anchor station in 20m water depth with a wave buoy and smart mooring attached. This instrument will deliver high-fidelity, real-time wave, water level, and wind data to scientists at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
A scientific diver next to an anchor station in 20m water depth with a wave buoy and smart mooring attached. This instrument will deliver high-fidelity, real-time wave, water level, and wind data to scientists at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
![A concrete block on the seafloor with a yellow line extending from it, connected to an instrument.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/GOPR0183e.jpg?itok=n9LZo_oJ)
An anchor station in 20m water depth with a wave buoy and smart mooring attached. This instrument will deliver high-fidelity, real-time wave, water level, and wind data to scientists at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
An anchor station in 20m water depth with a wave buoy and smart mooring attached. This instrument will deliver high-fidelity, real-time wave, water level, and wind data to scientists at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.