Atabey

Inspired by the Mother of Waters from the Arawak/Taino indigenous culture and guided by cultural leaders, Atabey catalyzed nationwide awareness.

This sculpture launches a ridge to reef regeneration effort in collaboration with Magua Foundation, Pauhana Surf School and Despri-Haiti. In the last 3 years, this collaborative effort has made great strides:

  • Local partner Magua Foundation marine protected Sosua Bay since 2020, working with fishermen in Sosua to grow mangroves at the river mouth

  • We tested micro-fragmentation, nursing the corals in the ocean and finding successful growth rates.

  • With our local partners Despri Haiti, we have developed a new mangrove restoration site in the Cabarete laguna which flows into the ocean. Mangroves filter and cool the water while employing and engaging the local community and fishermen to prevent planned wildfires.

  • We are preparing to build a land-based coral farm and education center that will teach the local community techniques to grow coral for Atabey.

  • We host educational workshops and tours around Atabey, the farm and our mangrove out plantation sites. Proceeds go directly into continuing conservation efforts.

Sosua - Cabarete, Dominican Republic