Amed was once a sleepy fishing village, but has since grown into a premier diving and freediving hub. With that growth comes real pressure on the reef — heavy tourist traffic, water pollution from untreated wastewater, and accidental mechanical damage are all taking their toll. Through active coral gardening, we maintain a nursery and outplant coral fragments to the surrounding reefs. Maintenance is critical here — the reef is under constant stress, requiring regular removal of algae, coral predators, and coral-killing sponges to give new growth a fighting chance. This is hands-on, ongoing work, and we need your help. Join us as an intern or volunteer and play a direct role in keeping these reefs alive or visit us to learn about our work.