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 Project Lead
Artist & Diver
Angeline Chen
Project Director
Partnerships
Artist & Diver
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 -

Oliver Allaux
Artist
United States -

Lucille Barnard
Artist
South Africa -

Pyko
Illustrator
Dominican Republic -

Bukki Rene
Artist
Haiti -

Frendy
Artist
Haiti -

Volunteers
Ashley, Escott Reid, Marciano, Anderson, Monica, Seaira and many more
team
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Lia Hiraldo
Country Manager
Dominican Republic -

Melfin Martinez
Coral Technician
Dominican Republic -

Nicole Suárez
Communications
Dominican Republic -

Layla Love
Reef Revival
United States
Advisors & Partners
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Keqin Chen
Biochemist
Nobel Prize Inventor
Advisor -

Dharma R.
Mangroves & Watersheds
Partner -

Brooke Darshana Foote
Ocean Advocacy
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David Block
The Human Experience
Ambassador -

Tigerlily Lin
Hexagramme

