SOAR Participates in Coral Reef Learning Exchange in UAE

In February 2025, SOAR founder Jim Brittsan joined coral restoration leaders from across the U.S. for the Coral Reef Learning Exchange in the United Arab Emirates, hosted by the UAE Embassy.

The exchange included site visits to leading conservation initiatives in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah. Highlights included observing Diadema setosum utilizing Acropora reef structure—an exciting example of ecosystem connectivity in action—and learning how international partners are adapting restoration strategies to local environmental challenges.

This collaborative effort supports global knowledge-sharing and strengthens SOAR’s mission to advance in situ herbivore restoration across the Caribbean.