Diver restoring coral

Coral Restoration

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Purchase type

By funding this project you are contributing to their work. You will receive impact reports and measurements but you won't receive a carbon credit.

Categories

Ocean Rescue
Ocean ecosystem restoration
Resilience
Adaptation
Coral
Biodiversity
Malaysia
Coral restoration
Nature-based solutions
Marine biodiversity
Marine protection
Coastal restoration
Marine habitat restoration
Ecosystem services
Natural capital
Ecological restoration

Background

Coral reefs are globally declining and their valuable ecosystem services are being lost. Implementation of artificial reefs could compensate for the loss and create ecological habitats. Most types of artificial reefs are expensive and take a lot of time to regenerate degraded reefs. Mineral accretion technology (MAT) uses seawater electrolysis to precipitate minerals onto steel structures. Coralive's partner has developed a new type of modular steel artificial reef unit, which has the potential to be implemented on a large scale.

Why did we choose this project?

Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people. Coral reefs teem with diverse life. Thousands of species can be found living on one reef.

Star fact

Healthy coral reefs act as powerful shoreline protectors absorbing up to 97% of a wave's energy, helping to prevent loss of life and property damage.


UN Sustainability Goals

01 No Poverty02 Zero Hunger04 Quality Education08 Decent Work and Economic Growth11 Sustainable Cities and Communities14 Life Below Water17 Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Verified by Pinwheel

9 May 2023

Location

Malaysia, Maldives , Madagascar, Africa, Seychelles, Indonesia

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