REviving our reefs
Uniting art, science and communities to regenerate our marine ecosystems across the 50 reef sites.
OUR VISION
WE’VE LOST HALF OF OUR REEFS IN THE LAST 30 YEARS and we are estimated to lose 90% by 2050 due to climate change, overfishing and pollution. However, scientists have found that due to the rapid recovery rates of marine ecosystems, with the right interventions, we can actually rebuild marine life by 2050.
The Ocean Agency identified 50 reefs as an optimum portfolio of reefs to conserve. If restored, these could reseed other regions over time. We aim to scale our ridge to reef approach across these 50 sites in collaboration with local NGOs, launching a unique sculpture at each site and creating a global cultural and ecological movement.
OUR APPROACH
We utilize a creative and holistic ridge to reef approach to catalyze communities around ecosystem regeneration.
We build large-scale, culturally impactful sculptures deployed into the sea to become coral reefs to catalyze awareness and become ecotourism and restoration sites.
ART
We partner with local NGOs and aim to accelerate ecosystem regeneration via marine protection, coral farming and mangrove reforestation.
SCIENCE
We activate local communities to create a culture and economy of regeneration for long-term conservation.
COMMUNITY
ridge to reef
A “Ridge to Reef” approach is an environmental management strategy that recognizes the interconnection between ecosystems; from river headwaters, wetlands, and lagoons to coral reefs and marine areas.
At Global Coralition, we utilize this holistic approach by integrating marine protection, coral farming, mangrove restoration, ecotourism, and community development.
MAZU
Launched in 2019 in Koh Tao Thailand in partnership with Eco Koh Tao.
Marine Protected
+5000 corals surrounding her
Part of a 200 sq meter reef restoration site
ATABEY
Project launched in Sosua, Dominican Republic in 2020.
The region has been marine protected since 2020 by local partners.
Launched land-based coral farm in 2023
Mangrove restoration initiated in 2023
MICRO
FRAGMENTATION
Built a land-based coral farm, practicing micro fragmentation - a process of slicing coral into tiny pieces which accelerates growth rates up to 50x
MANGROVES
Filter and cool water, create habitat and sequester 4-10x more carbon than terrestrial trees. Our teams across Haiti and DR have planted over 1 million mangroves across the island.
EDUCATION
Our sculptures, coral farms and mangrove projects attract regenerative tourism interest which generate sustainable local revenue to support operations. We offer educational opportunities to the local community and aim to create new jobs in conservation for future generations.
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