Update: Our progress with the Amed, north Bali coral nursery
An update on our coral nursery located in Lipah Bay, Amed in the North-east part of Bali. The project has shown consistent success in recent months. The coral nursery, first established in June 2019, is already supplying coral fragments for reef transplantation for the past five months. Our nursery currently houses nine racks, with four actively producing fragments from six distinct coral species. These are coral species we have selected that are adapted to the conditions here in Amed. Similar to our Sanur nursery, we utilize good and sound ecological principles to ensure maximum survival amongst the coral frags, based on our 25 years of coral growing experience for the marine aquarium trade. In our nursery, we have: The number of species and the quantity of frags will quickly ramp up. We already planted over 100 frags on the reef, using different techniques. We also planted 5 spiders on the slope, and seeded with frags. Addition of new racks To
Rip Curl School of Surf partners with Ocean Gardener in Sanur, Bali
With our vision to expand coral nurseries across Indonesia through partnerships with resorts and dive shops, Ocean Gardener is proud to announce our collaborative partnership with Rip Curl, the Rip Curl School of Surf and the Prama Sanur Beach Hotel. This initiative marks the establishment of an Ocean Gardener coral nursery in Sanur, located in front of the Rip Curl School of Surf and the Prama Sanur Beach Hotel. This project will be a key initiative for Prama Sanur Beach Hotel and Rip Curl’s social and environmental responsibility efforts in Indonesia. In a collaborative effort, the Prama Sanur Beach Hotel, Rip Curl, and the Rip Curl School of Surf are joining forces with local hotels, resorts, dive centers, and schools in Bali. Their mission is to educate both the community and tourists on the vital role of coral reefs and the necessity of restoration projects in Sanur. These initiatives will not only help rebuild reef fish populations but also provide
Update: Coral Restoration, Bangka Island Sulawesi Indonesia
Coral Restoration Bangka Island It’s been nearly six months since we started collaborating with Ocean Gardener and Murex Dive Resorts on a coral identification and restoration project in Bangka Island Sulawesi. And we’re happy to report that coral fragments are growing nicely, and we’ve started transplanting corals to their final restoration site. If you’re interested to learn how to identify corals you can now take a full three day, five dive course with trained instructors and become a certified coral diver! Check it out, it’s called the Ocean Gardener Coral Diver Course. As part of this course, you are able to visit the Murex Bangka Island coral nursery and help with the ongoing coral restoration work. https://www.facebook.com/OceanGardener/videos/296300224641064 The coral reefs in North Sulawesi are already quite healthy and, have been identified as one of the 50 reefs around the world which are least vulnerable to climate change and have the highest potential for regenerating in the future. In a Seaview
Learn to Spot Six Types of Branching Coral
Coral reefs are more than just stunning underwater landscapes; they are the bustling metropolises of the ocean, serving as essential shelter, breeding grounds, and food sources for a vast array of marine life. Their intricate, three-dimensional structures provide refuge from predators and harsh currents, creating nurseries for countless juvenile fish and invertebrates. From the vibrant clownfish nestled within anemones to the large, predatory sharks hunting along the reef’s edge, coral ecosystems support an astonishing biodiversity. Understanding the crucial role these reefs play in housing marine life is fundamental, whether you’re a curious novice or a dedicated coral restoration enthusiast. Learning to positively identify coral species and understanding their preferred niches is crucial. By recognizing the specific conditions each species thrives in – water clarity, depth, current strength, and substrate – you’ll be able to locate them more effectively during dives or surveys. This knowledge becomes particularly powerful in coral restoration efforts, where selecting and propagating the proper, locally adapted species
North Sulawesi Is Home To Some Of The Biggest Coral Colonies Alive in Indonesia
Our ongoing partnership with Murex Resorts in North Sulawesi (Manado, Bunaken, and Bangka) allows us to explore their sites’ remarkable coral species and marine biodiversity. Each visit increases our knowledge and strengthens our fascination, leading to us being “hooked” and needing to return to see more! Oversized Coral Colony Heaven On our most recent trip, we went to train local communities about coral reef preservation and restoration. One thing really struck us at this time: the large quantity of huge, oversized coral colonies present at the 3 dives sites. Some of the coral colonies are as large as houses, with a lot of colonies the size of trucks. It’s amazing. When recalling the largest colonies of various marine species, North Sulawesi dominates our memories about 95% of the time. Notably, Batas Kota in Manado Bay boasts a massive hammer coral, Euphyllia (Fimbriaphyllia) ancora, extending to the horizon. Fukui point in Bunaken, North Sulawesi is another site where you can find