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 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 and empower collective action. 

Mission

 Uniting art, science and communities to regenerate marine ecosystems across the 50 reef sites.

Vision

A world where corals and coastal communities are thriving together.

Values

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

Expertise

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

Founders

Kyle Doodle Block

Creative Director
Build Project Lead
Artist & Diver

Angeline Chen

Project Director
Partnerships
Artist & Diver

TEAM

  • Lia Hiraldo

    Country Manager
    Dominican Republic

  • Layla Love

    Director of Reef Revival
    United States

  • Nicole Suárez

    Communications
    Dominican Republic

  • Laura Cataño

    Social Media
    Colombia

  • Melfin Martinez

    Coral Technician
    Dominican Republic

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

  • Lucille Barnard

    Artist
    South Africa

  • Oliver Allaux

    Artist
    United States

  • Pyko

    Illustrator
    Dominican Republic

  • Bukki Rene

    Artist
    Haiti

  • Frendy

    Artist
    Haiti

  • Volunteers

    Tigerlily Lin, Ashley, Escott Reid, Anoushka, Marciano, Anderson, Monica, Seaira

Board & Advisors

  • Keqin Chen

    Biochemist
    Nobel Prize Inventor
    China/United States

  • Ron and Jeanie Carson

    Carson Group
    United States

  • David Block

    The Human Experience
    United States

  • Steve Garrett

    Aquarist