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 2024 Update:

The 49th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force will take place November 11-15, 2024 in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The business meeting is Thursday, November 14 and open to the public.

Please register here: Registration for the Marianas 49th USCRTF Meeting