Coral Vita restores threatened reefs by growing resilient corals and transplanting them into degraded sites.

Up to one billion people rely on coral reefs for food, coastal protection, and income. But reefs are rapidly dying due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Over 30% have died since the 1970s, and 75% are projected to die by 2050. By establishing a global network of land-based farms to grow diverse corals resilient to changing ocean conditions,
Coral Vita helps protect the communities, industries, and nations that depend on healthy reefs.

Coral reef degradation is a global problem. The above photo of Carysfort Reef in the Florida Keys demonstrates how rapidly coral health has declined in just the past several decades. Today, 95% of Keys' reef are gone. Photo credit: Phil Dustan

Coral reef degradation is a global problem. The above photo of Carysfort Reef in the Florida Keys demonstrates how rapidly coral health has declined in just the past several decades. Today, 95% of Keys' reef are gone. Photo credit: Phil Dustan

Coral Vita uses new methods developed at the Mote Marine Lab (their tanks pictured here) that accelerate coral farming up to 50x natural rates and strengthen their resiliency to changing oceanic conditions. Photo credit: Mote Marine Lab

Coral Vita uses new methods developed at the Mote Marine Lab (their tanks pictured here) that accelerate coral farming up to 50x natural rates and strengthen their resiliency to changing oceanic conditions. Photo credit: Mote Marine Lab

Coral Reefs Under Threat

Reefs generate $30 billion annually, but 75% of reefs are projected to die by 2050. Without a doubt, this threatens both ecosystems and economies.

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Restoration Solutions

Coral Vita's team will assess reef health and customize restoration solutions so that a client may ensure the preservation of valuable native ecosystems.

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We hope you take time this #EarthDay to celebrate the natural wonders we’re blessed to have. So much of the news today is filled with tragedy, despair, and anguish. And sadly, the health of #coralreefs is not improving. Up to half the Great Barrier Reef died over the past few years. The same decline is happening worldwide. But as we bear witness to this ecological catastrophe, we must appreciate the beauty still around us. And hopefully from that, we can draw inspiration and be spurred to act before it’s too late. Tell the story of what’s happening to your friends. Demand change from our leaders. Hope matters. What can you do to help? Thanks to @chasingcoral and @theoceanagency for the photo.
Coral reefs are majestic homes to some of the world’s most fantastic biodiversity. But they are also critically important socio-economic engines. As they die, communities, industries, and nations suffer. Australia is just one of nearly 100 countries and territories around the world with coral reefs. Up to one billion people depend on them for their livelihoods and protection from storm surges. But over 30% of reefs have died since the 1970s, and more than 75% are projected to died by 2050. We can help stop the widespread destruction of these valuable and magical ecosystems. What will you do to protect #coralreefs and the people they sustain? #Regram @every_day_change_
Feeling the Monday blues? How about a Mantis Shrimp hug! But actually, admire and imagine a hug from one of these fellas from distance - they throw one of the fastest and most powerful punches in nature. 📸: @jaynejenkins as part of @theoceanagency #iyor2018
Captain Ranson approves - sometimes you just gotta buy a boat. Meet Coral Vita’s newest team member. Her old owners named her Winky, but if you have an idea for a new one leave it in the comments below! She’s the perfect boat for what we need for restoration: lots of deck space for scuba gear and corals, a strong seaworthy hull, and a reliable engine. “Winky’s” got some TLC coming her way, so stayed tuned for fresh new shots (especially out on the water by the reefs)!
Big thanks to @echoinggreen for featuring Sam as one of their 2017 Climate Fellows. We shared the nice one they did of Gator a few months back in case you missed it. It's an honor for us to be part of such an inspiring community of social entrepreneurs. “We shouldn’t have had to start this company in the first place. Coral reefs are one of the most incredible and important things on the planet. It blows my mind that they are dying. People are also deeply affected by the health of our ecosystems, well beyond coral reefs and the ocean. Aside from the aesthetic and ecological wonder, which is deeply tied to who I am, we’re talking about economic well-being and development, hungry bellies, national security, refugees driven by climatic disruptions or environmental degradation. There is a lot of suffering, but there are also opportunities. There is something I can do about this. We get to not just create a company, but hopefully create a whole business ecosystem to protect coral reefs.”
Happy Friday coral reefers! Another good one from @theoceanagency's #InternationalYearOfTheReef campaign. 📸: @alexmustard1. "A vibrant Red Sea reef scene, with orange female scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swarming in front of fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt."
And we just went all cute on you. Say hello to the Pygmy seahorse 👋🏼🌊🐴. 📸: @theoceanagency
We want to take a moment to extend a huge thanks to Max and Erica Scherzer. @maxscherzer31 and @emaysway hold a deep passion for protecting our world's coral reefs and oceans, and their efforts set an example of how each one of us can step up to make a difference taking on the global challenges that affect us all. Erica and Max are two of our earliest supporters, and it's awesome that they joined Team Coral Vita in addition to the @nationals. Let's Go Nats and Let's Go Reefs! 🐠⚾️
Getting nice and personal with an Acropora on your Friday. 📸: @theoceanagency #IYOR #IYOR2018 #InternationalYearOfTheReef2018 #InternationalYearOfTheReef

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