May 21, 2026 

NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program story map

This comprehensive story map highlights NOAA’s National Coral Reef Monitoring Program and captures their journey through the 2024-25 monitoring surveys in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Data from these monitoring efforts help inform coral reef management, conservation, and restoration practices.

This story map visually narrates NOAA’s coral reef monitoring efforts in the Atlantic and Caribbean, highlighting the team behind the work and the ecosystems they study. It showcases why these reefs matter and how monitoring supports the protection of these vital marine habitats. 

Sanctuary Advisory Council Recruitment Closes Soon Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants to serve on its volunteer advisory council. The council provides NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with advice and recommendations on the management of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is currently accepting applications for the following 7 seats (each for a three-year term): Commercial Fishing (2), Conservation, Education (2), Recreational Fishing, and Research Applications close on May 31, 2026. For further information, please email Taylor.Galaviz@noaa.gov or call (409) 203-3012.

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