Our Mission
We are a Coralition of artists, aquarists and cultural leaders uniting art, science and communities to regenerate marine ecosystems.
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on our planet, supporting 25% of all marine life and
Our Approach
We utilize a creative and holistic approach to empower communities and catalyze local ecosystem regeneration.
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We build large-scale sculptures deployed into the sea to become coral reefs to catalyze awareness and engagement.
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We implement our projects from recognized scholars and ecologists in the field with focus on coral and mangrove resilience.
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We activate local and global communities to create a culture and economy of regeneration for long-term conservation.
THE PROBLEM
We’ve lost half of our reefs in the last 30 years and are estimated to lose 90% by 2050 primarily due to climate change, pollution and overfishing.
OUR SOLUTION
We catalyze ecosystem regeneration movements by using art and science in our project implementations. We develop the capacity of local partners to advance coral farming and mangrove restoration efforts. We create financially feasible sustainable models through eco-tourism and blue carbon financing for long-term conservation.
Culture & Collaboration
Atabey, the Mother of Waters was built in the Dominican Republic, guided by Arawak/Taino elder Irka Mateo, Gran Cacique Eddie German and professor Alfonso from Taino Studies..
We partner with cultural leaders and are committed to relevance, respect and reciprocity. As indigenous world views are holistically nature-based, it is a potent time to preserve and revive this wisdom to inspire a new culture of regeneration and climate resilience.
A Ridge to Reef Implementation
Create a thriving and ideal environment for the corals to grow. This approach integrates mangrove restoration efforts from coastal zones to mountainous ecosystems, ensuring holistic conservation and community resilience. By emphasizing land-sea connectivity, it enhances biodiversity, protects coastlines, and fosters sustainable livelihoods.
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raises awareness and builds local partnership and engagement
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allows fish populations to recover, which protect coral from algae overgrowth.
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is the most widely practiced technique which involves collecting fragments of coral and transplanting it onto nursery structures.
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can grow coral up to 50x faster using techniques such as micro fragmentation and larval propagation.
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improves conditions for coral by cooling and filtering water and serving as fish nurseries. Mangroves sequester up to 10x more carbon than terrestrial plants.
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Developing education and ecotourism experiences creates sustainable revenue and new job opportunities in conservation.
Our Impact
"The creation of Atabey is an important reminder of our Taino ancestry. I am glad that it is being recognized more and more by our community and government”
Lia Hiraldo
“Created a habitat for 1000 creatures in a lifeless sandy area.”
Eco Koh Tao
“We’ve planted over 500,000 mangroves in Haiti and Dominican Republic since 2023”
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