There’s no single “right” way to restore a reef — the best method depends on the site. We’re running a controlled, side-by-side study of four widely used coral restoration techniques at our Nusa Penida site, to find out how they actually compare on ecology, cost and long-term upkeep.
A photo tells you what a reef looked like for a moment. Photogrammetry tells you how it’s actually changing. Here’s how we use 3D reef mapping to monitor restoration progress, with two years of before-and-after results from our Shallow Table nursery and our Seatrees 1 outplanting site.
Discover the crucial link between healthy coral reefs and coastal protection. Learn how Ocean Gardener’s shallow-water coral nurseries is helping restore the sandy beach in front of our Coral Lab.
Ocean Gardener is launching a Coral Restoration Training Program funded by the TFCCA Grant Program, teaching coastal communities across Indonesia—in Bahasa Indonesia—how to restore their own coral reefs.
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!
We revisit 3 of our nurseries Lipah Bay (Amed), Ped (Nusa Penida) and Tulamben on their progress. We are continuing to expand our restoration areas and looking for better techniques for coral restoration.
While in Raja Ampat, we discovered how some communities are using a simple, modular wastewater treatment solution “Reef Saver” to minimize the impact of tourism on the local reefs.
We revisited our first Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT) after 2 weeks to monitor its progress. You can read our previous blog post about the MAT
Last month, Ocean Gardener started a pilot trial for Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT) in Tulamben, East Bali, to assess its effectiveness in promoting faster and healthier coral growth compared to existing methods. We go behind the scenes for a look at how we did it and the materials we chose.
We know successful coral reef restoration is more than just planting fragments; it requires long-term maintenance and community involvement. In this article, we explore what that means and how we collaborate with the local community.
