As the largest barrier reef in the United States, Florida’s Coral Reef plays a vital role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine life, and regulating ocean health. But over the past few decades, the reef has declined dramatically due to warming waters, disease outbreaks like stony coral tissue loss disease, and the unchecked spread of invasive lionfish.
Our Foundation is committed to reversing this decline by supporting restoration efforts, emergency response programs, and groundbreaking research, and we’re thrilled to have a new partner helping us.
As a company that understands the risks posed by climate change, Universal Insurance Holdings Inc. (UVE) is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility and generously donated $10,000 to our Restoring Our Reefs fund. But their commitment to protecting Florida’s Coral Reef goes beyond their financial contribution. UVE employees joined us for a lunch-and-learn with Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education (I.CARE), where they deep-dived into the challenges facing the reef and how their donation will directly support restoration efforts.
“As a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, we are keenly aware of the critical role a healthy coral reef ecosystem plays in protecting our communities and environment. Florida’s Coral Reef is not only a natural treasure but also a vital barrier that safeguards our shorelines and supports marine biodiversity,” said Stacey Tomko, VP of Marketing at UVE. “We are proud to contribute to the great work being done by the Foundation. This is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to preserving our environment and ensuring a resilient future for all.”
Partners like UVE make coral restoration work a reality. Join them in protecting one of our greatest natural treasures.
