Reefs for Life is using Electro Mineral Accretion (EMA) coral reef restoration technology and proven social engineering methodology to create change both under water and in the surrounding communities.

Reefs for Life has more than 100 artificial reef structures in 10 different locations.  Most are powered with solar panels mounted on pontoon boats.  The Reefs for Life Pontoon Boat has over 1,700 watts of solar energy that can power up to 12 dome shaped artificial reefs.  Each dome reef provides 10 square meters of upward facing surface area for coral placement.

We established 9 Peoples Organizations and trained local fishermen in fisheries management methodology.  They are now leading their community in protecting the Marine Protected Area and promoting sustainable fishing methods.

Our Vision

Additional funding will allow us to catalyze a movement of communities coming together to protect their coral reefs and the future of their children.  As each town creates their fish sanctuary, coral reefs will be protected and restoration projects started.   Entire regions will merge into a giant fish sanctuary and reef restoration zone that will turn back the tide of coral reef destruction, and communities will be transformed from the largest threat to coral reefs into their greatest caretaker and advocate.

Accomplishments:

• Actively managing 11 Marine Protected Areas

• Established 8.2 square miles of marine sanctuary no-take zones

• 23,000 square feet of active coral reef restoration

• Started 11 volunteer organizations that represent over 10,000 fishermen.

• We have collected 9,182 Eco Bricks this year which is 10,121 pounds of trash!

• Built and installed buoys to mark 9 Marine Protected Areas

• Started Coast Creations, a social enterprise that enables the people to earn money through eco-tourism.

• Increased fish catches in communities with Marine Protected Areas.