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A global career development and professional networking hub for coral researchers, early-career scientists, undergraduates, and other reef specialists
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OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES
Help undergraduates and early career scientists shape their careers through specifically tailored career development resources
Promote networking and collaboration between coral reef scientists at all career stages via our bespoke social media platform
Bridge the gap between coral reef research and the wider world by actively engaging in knowledge sharing
OUR MISSION
The Coral Reef Research Hub is a global career development platform and professional networking community for coral reef professionals, researchers, early-career scientists, and undergraduates. At its core is a free, social media–style interface that enables members to search other member profiles, connect, form niche research groups, and collaborate across disciplines and regions.
The Hub also provides targeted career development support, particularly for undergraduates and early-career scientists, through opportunity listings, training courses, a mentorship programme, knowledge-sharing masterclasses, publication hosting, a small research grants scheme, and more. Together, these resources create a comprehensive and growing ecosystem designed to support progression at every stage of a coral reef career.
By bringing together a global community dedicated to reef science and conservation, The Coral Reef Research Hub serves as a unique online resource that not only connects individuals but actively supports their professional growth and research ambitions. Built by coral reef scientists for coral reef scientists, we believe that together, we are stronger.
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Essential ID Skills
The ID Skills Essential Course provides a structured introduction to the identification of major reef organisms, focusing on realistic field-level recognition skills used in reef surveys and ecological assessments. Beginning with the foundations of fish morphology and behaviour, the course progresses through comparisons of key coral reef fish families before moving into coral growth forms, coral genera, sponge identification, and broader reef biodiversity including other invertebrates, algae, and seagrasses. Throughout the programme, emphasis is placed on morphology, growth form, body plan, ecology, and diagnostic structural features rather than memorisation of species lists, encouraging students to develop disciplined observational and analytical identification skills applicable to real-world reef environments.
CORAL MATTERS MAGAZINE ISSUE 3
Marine Protected Area Special
Issue 3 of Coral Matters explores some of the challenges and opportunities facing coral reefs today, and includes a comprehensive review of Marine Protected Areas and their effectiveness in conserving reef ecosystems, and combines accessible science with practical insights for researchers, conservationists, and ocean enthusiasts alike. You’ll also find the latest coral reef news from around the world, a thought-provoking field article from the Maldives, behind-the-scenes stories from reef restoration projects in Puerto Rico, career advice for aspiring coral reef scientists, field equipment recommendations, and an underwater photography feature. Whether you’re just beginning your coral journey or are an experienced reef scientist, Issue 3 is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and ideas to help you better understand and protect our coral reefs.
CORAL REEF HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
Videos From Around The World
Our growing historical archive brings together past and present coral reef footage from around the world, organised into specific geographical areas. The archive represents a non-systematic visual record rather than standardised scientific monitoring, and can provide valuable insights into how reef environments have changed through time. Broad ecological indicators such as coral cover, algal cover, reef structure, and overall habitat condition may be compared where suitable footage exists, providing an additional resource for exploring long-term ecological change. Available through both The Coral Reef Research Hub website and our YouTube channel, the archive aims to preserve valuable historical records that might otherwise be lost or dispersed, while creating an accessible resource for coral reef research, education, conservation, and public engagement.
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