BleachWatch

Members of the Mission: Iconic Reef Field Team monitor coral out-plants. A special BleachWatch training program helps support their efforts.

 Photo by JAY CLUE

Summertime is when local coral reefs may begin to show signs of heat-driven bleaching, a stress response which increases susceptibility to disease, predation and mortality.

Mote Marine Laboratory, in partnership with Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, is seeking volunteers to monitor and report on reef conditions throughout the island chain.