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
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 (Ped)
- Ped, Nusa Penida
- 2 days
Intro to Coral Restoration (Amed)
- Lipah Bay, Amed
- 2 days
Full Coral Restoration Cert
- Various locations available
- 1 week per module (max 4 weeks)
Acropora ID Coral Diver
- Nusa Penida, Amed and Tulamben
- 10 days
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
Reef-Safe Diving: 10 Habits Every Diver Should Practice
Small habits underwater add up to real reef damage — or real reef protection. Here are 10 reef-safe diving habits every diver should build, from buoyancy control to the no-touch rule, from the coral restoration team at Ocean Gardener.
Is Your Sunscreen Killing the Reef? A Diver’s Guide to Reef-Safe Products
“Reef-safe” on a sunscreen label often means nothing — the term isn’t regulated. Here’s what actually damages coral, which ingredients to avoid, and how to choose sunscreen that won’t undo the reef you’re snorkeling or diving to see.
Snorkeling vs. Diving for Coral Restoration: Which Is Right for You?
You don’t need a dive certification to plant coral. Here’s how snorkeling and diving compare for hands-on coral restoration in Bali — what each lets you actually do, who it’s for, and how to go from one to the other.