Reefbank  is a community of aquarists and scientists tracking and holding coral species in case of extinction in the wild. People participating in the reef aquarium hobby can join the initiative.

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We believe that building this network of aquarists supported  experts, including geneticists and veterinarians, will provide the framework for a unique powerful form coral conservation through gene banking and the collective untapped power of the reefer community.

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Register your tank for free and use the data base to record what species you care and account for. Responsible genetic tracking will help coral conservation and potentially restoration if needed.

 

Aquarist members have access to support from a professional coral scientist and veterinary supervised community.

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The Reef Bank has hubs of real coral genebanking which are supported by grants, private donations, and non-profit partners.

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Membership includes opportunities to buy/sell/trade corals using the database so long as the activities are congruent with the mission of accounting for corals for conservation and restoration.​

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We support coral websites and dealers who sell healthy coral. We hope they support and grow a hobby to be educational and encompassing. We are transparent about our experience and capabilities and adamant about encouraging a future generation of aquarists (young and old) to actually have a part in worldwide contribution of coral reef conservation and restoration. 

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Our two major initial efforts:

Banking and genetically mapping Caribbean gorgonians devastated by recent heat and disease and

banking rare underappreciated pacific corals known to be diminished in wild stocks.

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