Working to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems
The United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) was established in 1998 by Presidential Executive Order to lead U.S. efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. The USCRTF includes leaders of Federal agencies, U.S. States, territories, commonwealths, and Freely Associated States. The USCRTF helps build partnerships, strategies, and support for on-the-ground action to conserve coral reefs.
December 2023 Update:
The 47th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force took place October 21-28, 2023 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
The 48th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force will take place in April 2024 in Washington, D.C. Please check back here for updates and more information.