Coral Matters Magazine
And Other Coral Reef Research Hub Publications
Presenting Coral Matters, The Coral Reef Research Hubs quarterly magazine. Coral Matters aims to bring you up-to-date coral related news, research, help and advice from around the world. It is also a place where we will be featuring members work, ideas and questions. See instructions at the bottom of this page for how you can contribute to future issues. Remember this is YOUR magazine, created by coral reef scientists for coral reef scientists!
On this Open Access page we will also be featuring other CoRR Hub pulications from time-to-time!
Issue 2 (April 2026)
This second issue of Coral Matters Magazine is a Coral Restoration Special! We review the latest research and ask ‘Can Restoration Save Coral Reefs?’, and also take a look at cryopreservation; how to avoid functional erosion; explore sculptural gene banks with Counting Coral; and delve into how blockchain technology can be used to help with restoration efforts through MesoReefDAO. Its a fascinating and important issue, so dive in and check it out! If you have any suggestions for future issues or would like to contribute content to issue 3, please get in touch!
Issue 1 (January 2026)
In issue 1 of Coral Matters Magazine we review the latest research that uses AI to help coral reefs, and ask is AI corals friend or foe? Other main stories: Has a coral reef ‘tipping point’ been reached? What were the big climate stories from 2025? Along with these important topics, we also feature our line up of regular columns: reef roundup; photography feature; stories from the field, coral career column; and get the right gear. We hope you enjoy the inaugural issue!
Supplemental Publication!
A Global Coral Reef Review - Conservation and Management Challenges
Collaborative work edited by @corr_admin
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of coral reef systems worldwide, examining their geographic distribution, ecological characteristics, and the range of pressures affecting them across different regions. With detailed, region-by-region and island-specific coverage—particularly in the Caribbean and Pacific—it explores the environmental, social, and management contexts that shape reef condition. The work brings together current knowledge on coral reef status, threats, and conservation approaches, offering a structured and in-depth reference for understanding these complex marine ecosystems.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEXT ISSUE
If you would like to contribute material for our next issue, or have any feedback on the current issue please get in touch (premium members) and complete the form while selecting ‘coral matters’ as a subject heading. Alternatively, you can download our submission form by clicking the button below.
