REBUILDING MARINE LIFE BY 2050
Uniting art, science, and communities to regenerate marine ecosystems across the 50 reef sites
ART AS A CATALYST FOR CONSERVATION
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
UTILIZING REEF TO RIDGE
The “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 in collaboration with local NGOs and building locally-led teams.
MAZU
Project launched in 2019 in Koh Tao Thailand in partnership with Eco Koh Tao.
ATABEY
Deployed in Sosua, Dominican Republic in 2023. The region has been marine protected since 2020 by local partners.
MICRO
FRAGMENTATION
Tested microfragmentation in the area, a process of slicing coral and accelerating growth rates by 50x. Building a land-based micro-lab in Sosua.
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 & ECOTOURISM
Our sculptures, coral farms and mangrove projects attract ecotourism 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.
AS FEATURED IN
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.