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Coral reefs need us now.

Dedicated to preserving and restoring the coral reefs of the U.S. Virgin Islands through education, community action, and innovative conservation efforts.

Best Ocean Care Organization 2025

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Our Vision

To restore and protect 50% of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ endangered coral reefs by 2035.

Education

Collaboration

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Our Impact

Coral reefs: guardians of ocean balance and life

Coral reefs shelter a quarter of all marine species, shield our shorelines from storms, and support the fisheries our islands depend on. Here’s what protecting them looks like in numbers.

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Reef sites monitored

24

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Corals planted

4,600

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Active volunteers

800+

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Students reached

3,200

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Partner organizations

12

See Our Programs

Features

Hands-on programs for every kind of helper

From first-time snorkelers to certified divers, there’s a place for you in every program we run across the islands.

Reef Surveys

Help monitor our 24 reef sites with the science team — no experience required.

Coral Nurseries

Dive with us to plant and tend young corals on restored reefs.

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Beach Cleanups

Join a Saturday crew keeping our shorelines clean and reef-safe.

Ocean Classrooms

Bring the ocean into your school with our education team.

Events

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Featured Event

CoralGuard Exhibition

Apr 21

Coral World Ocean Park, St. Thomas

6:00 PM

The CORAL exhibition immerses visitors in a world of damaged reefs, committed fishermen, and restored reefs — a message both urgent and full of hope.

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Recent News

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Hope for Coral Reefs as IVF-Bred Colonies Survive Record Heat

Mar 10, 2026

Nursery colonies bred in the lab came through the hottest summer on record.

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Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Threatens Caribbean Reefs

Mar 10, 2026

What the fast-moving disease means for the reefs we monitor every week.

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Lovango Resort Champions Eco-Friendly Tourism

Mar 10, 2026

Our island partner rebuilt its moorings and menus around the reef.

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Volunteer Divers Pass the 800 Mark

Mar 10, 2026

A record season of hands-on help across all three islands.

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Make Impact!

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Get Involved

Volunteer with CoralGuard USVI

From beach cleanups to coral nursery dives, volunteers power every program we run across the islands.

No experience needed — we train every new volunteer, on shore and in the water.

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Call to Action

You can make a difference today!

Your donation helps restore coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands — every dollar brings us closer to a thriving, resilient ocean.