Completed the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition in history.

The Foundation completed the Global Reef Expedition, a 10-year research mission that circumnavigated the globe, surveying some of the most remote coral reefs on the planet. The primary goals of the Expedition were to map and characterize coral reef ecosystems, identify their current status and major threats, and examine factors that enhance their ability to resist, survive, and recover from major disturbance events. We also engaged in outreach and education efforts to disseminate the knowledge gained and share the results of our work freely with participating countries and scientific and regulatory organizations.