![One of the seven iconic reef sites, Cheeca Rocks, is dominated by large populations of star corals and other boulder corals.](http://cdn.coastalscience.noaa.gov/csmedia/2023/11/cheeca-rocks-resized.jpg)
One of the seven iconic reef sites, Cheeca Rocks, is dominated by large populations of star corals and other boulder corals. Credit: FKNMS/NOAA
One of our competitive research programs funds projects geared towards understanding multi-stressor impacts on Florida's marine ecosystems–including #CoralReefs and mangroves under different climate change scenarios. This year NOAA announced $4.2 mil for four-year research projects, one of our top posts of the year!
NOAA Awards $4.2 Million for Multi-stressor Research on South Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems