CBF Caribbean Coral Health Forum

The Caribbean Coral Health Forum (CCHF) is a regional platform for sharing knowledge, field experience, research, and opportunities related to coral reef health across the Caribbean.

Through the Forum and its newsletter, CBF helps connect scientists, conservation practitioners, community members, grantees, partners, and coral reef enthusiasts working to understand and respond to coral bleaching, disease, restoration challenges, and reef resilience.

About the CCHF Newsletter

Each edition of this quarterly newsletter is powered by the valuable contributions of our members and features research updates, field insights, local and regional initiatives, events, and opportunities to engage in coral health efforts.

By sharing knowledge and experiences, the newsletter aims to strengthen connections across the region and support collective action to conserve the vibrant reefs that sustain our communities, economies, and marine biodiversity.

We look forward to growing this community with you and celebrating the incredible work being done to protect Caribbean coral reefs.

Caribbean Coral Health Forum September 2025 Edition

Launched by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund in October 2024, the Forum connects scientists, conservationists, community members, and coral enthusiasts across the region to share knowledge and collaborate on protecting Caribbean reefs. Our growing network—currently linked through a WhatsApp group—exchanges insights on coral health challenges such as mass bleaching and Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.

This quarterly newsletter highlights research, field updates, regional initiatives, events, and opportunities to get involved. In this first edition, discover coral restoration in Saint Lucia, micro-fragmentation in Jamaica, a call for assisted coral migration, disease monitoring in the Dominican Republic, and new tools shaping the future of coral conservation.

Publications

  • Publication Date: December 2024
  • Author (s): Rita I. Sellares Blasco & Aldo Croquer
  • Publication Title: MONITOREA: Integrating the assessment of marine-coastal ecosystems for their conservation and management. Monitoring manual and practical protocols guide
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  • Authors: International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
  • Description: The #ForCoral Webinar series serves as a platform for dialogue, exchange of ideas, and dissemination of best practices in coral reef conservation and management
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  • Publication Date: April 2024
  • Author (s): The Nature Conservancy, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism with support from the United Nations Environmental Program
  • Description: This useful guide walks businesses, governments and communities through key steps and practices they can undertake to effectively manage, protect and renew coral reefs. The guide was developed with the input of the industry and the scientific community
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  • Author (s): Aldo Croquer, Someira Zambrano, Samuel King, Daniel Reyes, Rita Sellares, Andreina Valdez, Maria Villapando, Yira Rodriguez, Estefany Vargas, Camilo Cortés, Macarena Blanco, Johanna Calle, Rebecca García, Ana C. Hernándezt, Ruben Torres, Iker Irazabal, Laura Diaz, Dorka Evangelista, and Emy Miyazawa
  • Description: SCTLD and other diseases impact reef builders in the Dominican Republic, with regional variations highlighting the need for long-term monitoring and response strategies.
  • Publication Link: Research Gate

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