Every major coral reef ecosystem has been affected by the unusually warm sea temperatures. Reef managers throughout the world want to better understand the effects and implications of coral bleaching. To do this, most reef managers turn to the Coral Bleaching Response Plan, developed in part by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), along with others.

IMSG has provided critical support to the Coral Reef Watch and continues to offer support in activities such as:

Climate Monitoring
Broad-Scale Synoptic Surveys
Sea Surface Temperature Modeling
Bleaching Surveys
Outreach & Training Events
Assessment of the Extent of Bleaching Events
Measurement of Ecological impacts

Reef managers find our expertise essential for identifying strategies to reduce stress on coral reefs, as well as mitigate the impacts. Whether a reef manager is looking for assistance in writing a response plan or access to information in developing their own plan, IMSG offers their support in taking a proactive stance for coral conservation.