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.
A boundary line on a map doesn’t stop a boat from dropping anchor on a reef. A properly installed mooring does — but only if it’s the right anchor for the seabed, sized for the right boat, and rigged so the rope never touches coral. Here’s how to get all three right.
One morning, a mooring line appeared out of nowhere in front of our Coral Lab in Ped — no permit, no record of who installed it, no idea what it was doing to the reef underneath. Here’s what we found when we went to look, why we had to pull it out, and what a properly installed mooring looks like instead.
Corals – The Hidden Foundation of Marine Life In Nusa Penida, tens of thousand of visitors visit Manta Point in Nusa Penida, Bali. But behind
Our new blog post examines the threat of unsustainable tourism development in Nusa Penida to the coral reefs. While the Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been established since 2010, land-based pollution from unchecked development is starting to degrade these vital ecosystems.
Our coral restoration efforts in Ped show promising progress, but the long-term health of Nusa Penida’s marine life depends on sustainable management, including clear guidelines for visitors and developers, robust waste management, and comprehensive environmental protection. Let’s protect this paradise!
