OUR STORY


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 mobilization 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 and empower climate resilience for island communities and a globally regenerative future for all. 

Mission

Uniting Art, Science and Communities to accelerate marine ecosystem regeneration

Vision

A world where corals and coastal communities are thriving together.

Values

 Environmental stewardship, innovation, creativity, community empowerment, collaboration, education, awareness, sustainability, cultural heritage.

Founders

Kyle Doodle Block

Creative Director
Build Lead
Artist & Diver

Angeline Chen

Executive Director
Partnerships & Project Development
Artist & Diver

CULTURAL GUIDES

  • Irka Mateo

    Smithsonian
    Dominican Republic

  • Alfonso

    Taino Studies
    Dominican Republic

  • Eddie German

    Gran Cacique
    Dominican Republic

  • Jorge Baracutei Estevez

    Higuayagua
    Dominican Republic

SCULPTURE SQUAD

  • Angeline Chen

    Artist
    China/United States

  • Kyle Doodle Block

    Artist
    United States

  • Oliver Allaux

    Artist
    United States

  • Lucille Barnard

    Artist
    South Africa

  • Bukki Rene

    Artist
    Haiti

  • Frendy

    Artist
    Haiti

  • Volunteers

    Ashley, Escott Reid, Marciano, Anderson, Monica, Seaira and many more

team & Local Leaders

  • Lia Hiraldo

    Country Manager
    Dominican Republic

  • Melfin Martinez

    Coral Technician
    Dominican Republic

  • Nicole Suárez

    Communications
    Dominican Republic

  • Brier

    Agronomist/Mangrove Lead
    Dominican Republic

Advisors & Partners

  • Keqin Chen

    Biochemist
    Nobel Prize Inventor
    Advisor

  • Dharma R.

    Mangroves & Watersheds
    Partner

  • Anderson Mayfield

    Coral Ecologist PhD

  • Dr. David Vaughan

    Plant a Million Corals
    Partner

  • David Block

    The Human Experience
    Advisor

  • Layla Love

    Reef Revival
    Partner

  • Lily Fangz

    Ambassador

  • Tom Chi

    Early Advisor

  • Law

    Film
    Partner

Board Members

  • Mitchell Block

    Chair

  • Zach Frank

    Treasurer

  • Alex Reyes

    Secretary

  • Brooke Darshana

    Zoologist
    Previous Board Member

  • Tigerlily Lin

    Strategist
    Previous Board Member

  • Keqin Chen

    Nobel Prize Inventor
    Previous Board Member