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.
Under Indonesia’s new TFCCA debt-for-nature program, we ran a brand-new 3-week course built for community leaders and fishermen rather than scientists. Here’s what it took to train our first batch of seven local reef restorers in Bali, NTB and NTT — and why we think this is a model worth repeating.
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.
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!
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.
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.
We review a beautiful but increasingly rare species here on the Bali reefs : Acropora Jacquelinae or the Bird Nest Acropora.
