Coral Gardeners
Coral Gardeners grows corals in nurseries and replants them on reefs in French Polynesia, Fiji and Thailand: 238,250 corals planted so far (organization figures).
Image: NASA (STS093-717-066, coral reefs of Bora Bora, French Polynesia).
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Explain Like I'm 10
- Coral reefs are like busy underwater cities for fish, and many are getting sick from hot water.
- Coral Gardeners grow baby corals in underwater nurseries, like a garden.
- When the corals are big enough, divers plant them back on the reef so it can grow again.
Explain Like I'm 10
- Coral reefs are like busy underwater cities for fish, and many are getting sick from hot water.
- Coral Gardeners grow baby corals in underwater nurseries, like a garden.
- When the corals are big enough, divers plant them back on the reef so it can grow again.
The Five W's of Coral Gardeners
Who
Coral Gardeners, a reef restoration group, working with local "gardeners" at each branch.
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What
Growing coral fragments in nurseries and replanting them on damaged reefs, using new tools and methods.
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When
It has planted 238,250 corals to date and runs 12 active restoration sites.
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Why
Reefs shelter fish and protect coasts, but many are being damaged and need help to recover.
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Impact Statement
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Coral Gardeners reports 238,250 corals planted, more than 80 jobs created and 25,100 square meters of reef restored (organization figures).
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Coral Gardeners has replanted 238,250 corals across 12 reef sites in three countries.
How This Saves People & the Planet
For People
The work has created more than 80 jobs (organization figures), and healthy reefs protect coasts and support fishing and tourism.
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For Nature
Replanted corals rebuild living reef, about 25,100 square meters so far (organization figures), giving fish and other sea life a home again.
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