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.
Ibnu, one of our scholarship recipients, gives us an insight into his organization and their methods and his learning after 4 weeks with us.
Citra was one of the 4 Indonesians selected by Ocean Gardener to receive our scholarship to take part in our Full Coral Restoration Certification course.
Ivon was one of the 4 Indonesians selected by the Mero Foundation to receive a scholarship to take part in Ocean Gardener’s Full Coral Restoration Certification course. She shares her experience spending the 4 weeks with other students learning more about corals, their restoration and applying these lessons practically during their dives in various locations around Bali, Indonesia.
Only a few weeks after a remarkable colony of Pavona clavus, claiming the title of the world’s largest coral was found and measured in the
Local community work is key to successful coral reef restoration work.
Coral Reefs of North Bali are experiencing Massive Bleaching Event
Moorings maintenance is a real component of reef restoration.
