The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)* was founded in 1980 and is the principal association to which coral reef scientists, managers and enthusiasts from across the world belong. Our mission is to promote the acquisition and dissemination of scientific knowledge to secure coral reefs for future generations. Our vision is to be a leader in coral reef scientific discovery, to contribute to the education of future coral reef scientists, and to be a strong voice for science informing policies that protect coral reefs.

The ICRS is an all volunteer society.

*The name of the original Society was the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS). Operationally, the name was changed in 2018. For official business purposes, please refer to our legal name “International Society for Reef Studies Corporation, doing business as International Coral Reef Society.”