For more than a month, the Georgia Aquarium has been taking care of coral from The Florida Aquarium. The coral was moved in October for safekeeping as Hurricane Milton headed toward Tampa.

“Adding urchin grazers to help corals produced by the Aquarium exemplifies our partnership perfectly,” said Patterson, a ...

Dozens of coral species are now back in the Florida Aquarium's care after being evacuated during Hurricanes Milton and Helene. They play a critical role in the ecosystem and the Florida economy.

Together, they’re advancing coral restoration science and ensuring these vibrant ecosystems thrive for future generations.