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
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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
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Irka Mateo
Smithsonian
Dominican Republic -
Alfonso
Taino Studies
Dominican Republic -
Eddie German
Gran Cacique
Dominican Republic -
Jorge Baracutei Estevez
Higuayagua
Dominican Republic
SCULPTURE SQUAD
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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
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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