Reefs for Tomorrow Expedition
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Coralated Inc.A 100-mile paddle across the Florida Keys to raise funds for coral reef protection and education.
$1,250
raised by 7 people
$50,000 goal
3 months left
Reefs for Tomorrow Expedition by Coralated Inc.
100 miles, 1 mission: To protect the reefs that protect us and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
From April 30th to May 3rd, our team of passionate ocean advocates will paddle 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West, an expedition designed to raise awareness and funding for our declining coral reef population. Hosted by Coralated Inc., a non-profit founded by Florida PHD Student Erin Tharp, the Reefs for Tomorrow Expedition aims to draw attention to an undervalued and yet critical part of our ecosystem, the coral reef.
In the last few decades, as a result of warming oceans, pollution, and disease, Florida’s coral reefs have lost the majority of their living coral, putting marine life, coastal protection, and local livelihoods at risk. Coralated Inc. seeks to protect those reefs and subsequently the coastlines, fisheries, and communities that rely so heavily on their health.
Founder Erin Tharp grew up on the coast of California, with a penchant for science born from her time as a Girl Scout. It is this experience that inspired her commitment to educate other children and young girls about the importance of healthy marine environments. Lead by the conviction that every young person deserves the chance to connect with the ocean, Erin hopes that Coralated Inc. will help to lay the foundation for young people everywhere to build the curiosity and confidence that leads people to protect what they love.
Funds raised by the Reefs for Tomorrow Expedition will support Coralated Inc.'s education and outreach efforts, including the creation and distribution of educational materials, books, and digital resources, as well as learning programs that bring ocean education into classrooms, youth organizations, and communities. Through education, access, and empowerment, we hope to build a future where children and young people grow into informed educators, scientists, and advocators of our planet.
Together, we can turn 100 miles of paddling into a future where reefs still have a chance to survive, and empower the people who will protect them tomorrow.