To conserve and restore the condition of U.S. coral reef ecosystems challenged by natural and human-accelerated changes, the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (the “Act”) was reauthorized in December 2022 as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. The Act promotes science-based management, sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems, and research and development to benefit local communities and the nation.
The reauthorized Act includes:
- National Coral Reef Resilience Strategy
- Coral Reef Action Plans
- Coral Reef Stewardship Partnerships
- Funding
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- Block Grants
- Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
- Emergency Assistance
- Coral Reef Disaster Fund
- Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program
- Coral Reef Prize Competition
- Coral Reef Research Centers
- Reef Research Coordination Institutes
