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.
Q2 2026 was a period of both resilience and significant growth for Ocean Gardener in Nusa Penida. Together with the local community, we successfully outplanted over 13,000 corals and established a new Montipora nursery to bolster reef diversity following spring storm damage. Despite facing a severe marine heatwave in April, our monitoring confirms encouraging signs of recovery across our restoration sites, underscoring the vital importance of our ongoing conservation and community-led efforts.
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.
Our staff member Anasthasia reflects on her first coral spawning in Tulamben and updates from this coral spawning season in 2025.
