Cost-benefit study confirms coral reef restoration could be a cost-effective way to save lives and money

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A new study shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and economic disruption each year. Restoration efforts would most benefit children, the elderly, minorities, and those living below the U.S. Census Bureau’s poverty threshold. Read More

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A new study shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and economic disruption each year. Restoration efforts would most benefit children, the elderly, minorities, and those living below the U.S. Census Bureau’s poverty threshold.