Newly Updated Online Course: Coral Reef Management

Jun 15, 2026

Great Barrier Reef, Australia Matt Curnock/Ocean Image Bank

An arch of coral in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Credit: Matt Curnock/Ocean Image Bank

Join the 554 people from 99 countries who recently participated in the mentored version of this course and explore the newly-updated Coral Reef Management Online Course. The Coral Reef Management Online Course provides marine managers and practitioners with the foundational knowledge necessary to support coral reef resilience in the face of climate change.

The course consists of four lessons that explore the ecology of coral reef ecosystems, threats to reefs, management strategies for addressing local and global threats, and guidance for monitoring coral reefs. Whether you are early in your career or a more experienced marine manager, this course offers the latest science and strategies for effective management, including new material on the impacts of mass coral bleaching and expanded guidance on monitoring bleaching events.

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