Origins

Co-founders Angeline Chen and Kyle Block, had their paradigm forever altered while living in Thailand and watching a coral reef they loved dying before their eyes. As they learned about the dire situation for reefs worldwide, they also learned about the immense capabilities to rehabilitate these essential ecosystems. With the guidance of scientific leaders in the field, they realized the need for widespread cultural transformation and developed this approach bridging art, science and communities. Their sculptures aim to offer the world a felt and transformative connection to our oceans and each other.

Meet Our Founders

  • Angeline Chen

    Development & Partnerships
    M.A Economic Development & Intl’ Affairs
    Artist & Diver

  • Kyle Doodle Block

    Creative Director
    Communications & Storyteller
    Artist & Diver

Cultural Guides & Collaborators

  • Irka Mateo

    Arawak Elder
    Smithsonian
    Dominican Republic

  • Alfonso

    Arawak Professor
    Taino Studies
    Dominican Republic

  • Eddie German

    Gran Cacique
    Arawak
    Dominican Republic

  • Jorge Baracutei Estevez

    Higuayagua
    Dominican Republic

Sculpture Squad

  • Angeline Chen

    Artist, Sculptor
    Shanghai/USA

  • Kyle Doodle Block

    Artist, Sculptor
    Los Angeles, USA

  • Lucille Barnard

    Artist, Sculptor
    South Africa

  • Oliver Allaux

    3D Modeler, Artist
    USA

  • Pyko

    Illustrator

  • Bukki Rene

    Artist, Builder
    Haiti

  • Frendy

    Builder/Artist
    Haiti

  • Volunteers

    Tigerlily Lin
    Ashley
    Escott Reid
    Anoushka
    Marciano
    Anderson
    Monica
    Seaira

Team & Advisors

  • Uynghiem Ngo

    Business Development
    Strategy

  • Lia Hiraldo

    Dominican Republic
    Project Manager

  • Keqin Chen

    Biochemist
    Nobel Prize Inventor
    Advisor

  • Ron & Jeanie Carson

    Carson Group
    Advisor

  • Layla Love

    Artist, Activist
    Supporter

Social & Ecological Partners

  • Eco Koh Tao

    Conservation Program
    Dive School
    Koh Tao, Thailand

  • Magua Foundation

    Conservation Program
    Sosua, Dominican Republic

  • Pauhana Surf School

    Local Partner
    Dominican Republic

  • Despri-Haiti

    Mangrove Restoration Partner
    Dominican Republic & Haiti

  • Mariposa School for Girls

    Dominican Republic

  • ISLA Academy

    Dominican Republic