Safeguarding one of the most
bio-diverse places in the world
We have been working to spread awareness on coral conservation, setting up coral nurseries and restoration sites across Indonesia since 2016.
ABOUT US
Established in 2016, we are a diverse team of biologists, divers and coral enthusiasts that drive to make change by restoring Indonesia’s degraded reef areas. By relying on our founder’s 25 years of coral farming experience, we have achieved great success rates in our coral restoration sites.
We actively partner with local communities, hotels, resorts and dive shops to setup and deploy coral nurseries using our protocols. From these nurseries, we harvest donor coral to restore the surrounding reefs.
Collectively with our partners, we have planted over 1 million corals. We offer tours for the public to learn about coral restoration and courses for people wanting more hands-on experience and stay to volunteer.
SNORKEL AND PLANT A CORAL IN BALI
Join us to witness our coral restoration efforts firsthand! You’ll learn all about corals, their vital importance, and then snorkel one of our coral nurseries in Bali. To make a lasting impact, you’ll even get to plant your own coral fragment. All profits directly support our restoration program and the local communities dedicated to maintaining the restoration sites.
Amed Nursery Snorkel Tour
- Lipah Bay, Amed
- 4 hours
Nusa Penida Nursery Snorkel Tour
- Ped, Nusa Penida
- 4 hours
Candidasa Nursery Snorkel Tour
- Candidasa
- 4 hours
SCUBA DIVE FOR REEF RESTORATION
Ready to become a marine biologist or citizen scientist during your stay in Bali? Learn to identify corals, understand their reproduction, and apply that knowledge directly to crucial coral restoration efforts. It’s an unforgettable opportunity to make a real impact!
Intro to Coral Restoration
- Amed
- 3 days
Full Coral Restoration Cert
- Various locations available
- 4 weeks
Rapid Reef Assessment
- Nusa Ceningan
- 3 days
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Discover our coral nurseries and restoration sites
Ocean Gardener partners with resorts, hotels, dive shops and local communities to set up coral nurseries and restoration sites across Indonesia. We share our knowledge from 25 years of coral farming to our partners to scale our coral restoration efforts.
Join the many brands that support our mission
Ocean Gardener works with dive shops and resorts around Indonesia to offer our educational courses and workshops. We work with these partners to build coral nurseries and restore reefs in their areas. Learn more about parnor accross Indonesia.
Latest updates from our blog
Will Nusa Penida Succumb to Over Tourism Like Bali?
Our new blog post examines the threat of unsustainable tourism development in Nusa Penida to the coral reefs. While the Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been established since 2010, land-based pollution from unchecked development is starting to degrade these vital ecosystems.
Our coral restoration efforts in Ped show promising progress, but the long-term health of Nusa Penida’s marine life depends on sustainable management, including clear guidelines for visitors and developers, robust waste management, and comprehensive environmental protection. Let’s protect this paradise!
Bali’s Plastic Problem: A 2025 Update on the Fight for a Cleaner Paradise
Our latest blog post looks at the recent plastic ban in Bali. With all the plastic pollution we saw during our dives, we were curious about the recent plastic ban. Bali generates 3,436 tons of waste daily, with landfills overflowing into illegal disposal. The ban is set for full enforcement by January 2026 will span all sectors including government, businesses, and schools, is a key step towards Bali’s ambitious goal of becoming waste-free by 2027.
Common Coral Outplanting Methods Used In Coral Restoration
One of our founders, Vincent Chalias, shares the 7 most common outplanting methods used in coral restoration and their pros and cons.
