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Coral Reefs: What's the status of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve?
Isla Mar responds to recent reporting on coral reef decline in Puerto Rico, highlighting restoration and monitoring efforts at the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in collaboration with ISER Caribe and the Caribbean Reef Project.
Dec 14, 20253 min read


Arrecifes de Coral: Una Visión para el Futuro
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems facing unprecedented threats. Discover how Isla Mar and local communities are protecting Puerto Rico’s Tres Palmas Marine Reserve and restoring its corals for a resilient, thriving future.
Dec 13, 20256 min read


Coral Reefs: A Vision for the Future
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems facing unprecedented threats. Discover how Isla Mar and local communities are protecting Puerto Rico’s Tres Palmas Marine Reserve and restoring its corals for a resilient, thriving future.
Dec 13, 20255 min read


Glass sand-restored corals still growing!
Our Medalla Light-sponsored project using recycled glass sand in coral reef restoration is reporting over 50% survivorship
Mar 29, 20233 min read


Citizens contributing to local science in Rincón
Our Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Citizen Science program is off to a great start!
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Sharing Science with our Communities through the Tres Palmas Citizen Science Program
On October 22 and 23, seventeen citizens of Rincón and surrounding areas from various professions acquired a scientific skill set that will
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Coral Restoration Update: Spring 2022
In late April, we completed the outplanting for our pilot project using the experimental mixtures of recycled glass sand (RGS).
May 15, 20222 min read


Two hundred more corals planted in Medalla Light project
After two recent outplanting expeditions in 2022, we have now planted 200 more Elkhorn coral fragments in our restoration project.
Feb 27, 20222 min read


Isla Mar assists coral restoration after boat grounding
On January 17, a police boat accidently grounded at Steps Beach in the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve. We responded and planted ~100 corals.
Feb 15, 20223 min read


First 100 Corals Planted using Recycled Glass Sand
Our project sponsored by Medalla Light is officially underway! On June 11, our team successfully planted 100 Elkhorn coral.
Jun 28, 20212 min read


Medalla Light joins our coral reef restoration effort
Medalla Light sponsors our coral reef restoration initiative. We are crushing their bottles for use in our cement mixture to plant corals.
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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