restoring the coral reefs
of indonesia
Action speaks louder than words. We’re actively restoring Indonesia’s coral reefs and have been since 2016. Join our movement to educate, empower, and rebuild.
ABOUT US
We are a Bali-based non-profit established since 2016. We are a diverse team of biologists, divers and coral enthusiasts that are driving to make change by restoring Indonesia’s degraded reefs. 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 across Indonesia. We offer experiences for the public to visit us to learn about coral restoration, and courses for people wanting more hands-on experience and stay to volunteer.
VISIT US AND PLANT A CORAL IN BALI
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 coral restoration efforts and community outreach programs across Indonesia.
Amed Coral Restoration Experience
- Lipah Bay, Amed
- 4 hours
Nusa Penida Coral Restoration Experience
- Ped, Nusa Penida
- 4 hours
Candidasa Coral Restoration Experience
- Candidasa
- 4 hours
SCUBA DIVE FOR REEF RESTORATION
Ready to become a marine biologist or citizen scientist during your stay? Learn to identify corals and fish common on the reefs of Bali and understand their ecology. Apply that knowledge directly to your own 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
- 1 week per module (max 4 weeks)
Reef Fish Diver
- Bali
- 2 weeks
13
locations
25
years
636
people trained
corals planted
Discover our coral nurseries and restoration sites
We have partnered with resorts hotels, dive shops and local communities to set up coral nurseries in front of their house reefs throughout Indonesia. From those nurseries, we are able harvest donor fragments to help restore damaged areas of the reefs. We share our knowledge from 25 years of coral farming to our partners to scale our coral restoration efforts.
Join the many brands and ORGANIZATIONS that support US
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to every individual donor and business/organization donor. Your collective generosity fuels our critical on-the-ground restoration work and empowers our advocacy efforts. Every contribution, whether large or small, translates directly into new corals planted, healthier reefs, and a stronger voice for our oceans. We are honored to have you as supporters in this vital mission.
Partner with us
Together we are stronger. We work with various academic and government institutions, as well as other coral restoration and marine conservation organizations for scientific research and outreach. We also work with local communities, dive shops or resorts with proven wastewater treatment to host nurseries and restoration sites on their house reefs.
Latest updates FROM US
The story of our Ped, Nusa Penida, coral restoration site
James shares the incredible transformation of our Ped, Nusa Penida site. From bare rubble to 52% coral cover, he explores how simple, community-led methods are bringing Bali’s reefs back to life. Witness the power of restoration!
Acropora delsawii, an iconic coral from Indonesia
Our founder, Vincent Chalias, dives into the story of Acropora delsawii. Named after conservationist Des Alwi, this “spiny pillow” coral is a true icon of Indonesia’s Spice Islands. Learn about its unique shape and vibrant colors in our latest update.
From Inspiration to Action: The Spirit of Women in Marine Conservation
Our staff member, Festi, recently represented Ocean Gardener at the Coral Catch Conference on Gili Air. Celebrating women in marine conservation, she joined workshops to share hope and restoration tactics. Festi returned inspired, proving that when women lead, our coral reefs have a brighter future.