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Working to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems

The United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) was established in 1998 by Presidential Executive Order to lead U.S. efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. The USCRTF includes leaders of Federal agencies, U.S. States, territories, commonwealths, and Freely Associated States. The USCRTF helps build partnerships, strategies, and support for on-the-ground action to conserve coral reefs.

September 2025 Update:

The 51^st meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force will take place, November 3-8, 2025 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The public business meeting will be Thursday, November 6^th.

Please register by October 15^th, 2025.