As of now, we've deployed two coral “trees” at our location. The trees are constructed from PVC pipes to create branching structures to which the coral fragments are attached. Because the trees are elevated, they protect the corals from predatory organisms and sedimentation. Scheduled maintenance also helps to alleviate another stress of algal overgrowth. “Corals of Opportunity” is the name given to the corals gathered for the trees. They are corals that have broken or fragme

In April, Lisa Brosnick and her student group from North Collins Central School traded in the end of winter weather in Buffalo, New York for a week of coral reef filled fun at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences. North Collins Central School has been utilizing our facility for many years to take advantage of the structured marine science programs we offer. This year however, they have added a new component to their course: Creative Nature Journaling. As the students lear