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Monumental underwater sculpture rising from a coral reef

The 30 Reefs Initiative

30 sculptures.
30 reefs.
One regenerative ocean.

The largest creative and data-driven plan to regenerate our coral reefs and the ecosystems and communities that depend on them.

70–90%

of reefs at risk by 2050

25%

of all marine life reef-dependent

97%

of wave and storm energy absorbed

100+

countries hold living reefs

30

sites. one coordinated plan.

Vision

A jeweled belt
across our earth.

Scientists have found that marine ecosystems recover so fast, that with the right interventions, we can actually rebuild marine life by 2050.

We have developed a tool that can map any reef and create the most impactful, comprehensive strategy to regenerate that reef — we partner with local NGOs to accelerate and scale local effort with the best tools and data available and a holistic approach of art, science and community.

The Approach

A blueprint for full ecosystem regeneration

No single technique regenerates a reef. Our blueprint stacks six interventions, an integrated method, adapted to local reality

01

Sculpture as anchor

A large-scale artwork becomes the unique identity of each reef — drawing attention, funding, and community.

02

Marine protection

Formal protection zones enforced with local rangers and community stewardship.

03

Coral farming

Nurseries and outplanting programs tuned to each reef's species and conditions.

04

Mangrove restoration

Coastal buffers that filter runoff, sequester carbon, and shelter juvenile fish.

05

Community Empowerment

Education and job opportunities in conservation as well as energy and clean water solutions embedded in every site's plan where applicable.

06

Ecotourism & retreats

Regenerative tourism that funds the work and boosts local economies.

Vibrant branching coral in clear water
Trained on 40 years of field data45 countries

Doctor Coral — Our AI Tool Kit

Every reef, read like a fingerprint.

Trained by PhD coral scientist Anderson Mayfield — accumulating 40 years of field experience across 45 countries and 45,000 peer-reviewed papers — our AI identifies any reef and recommends the exact combination of interventions most likely to regenerate it.

40 yrs

Field data

45

Countries

45k

Papers indexed

The Global Map

Every restoration group.
Every technique. One atlas.

An open map of every reef-restoration organization on earth and the techniques they use — layered with our 30 targeted sites, each rated for reef health and chances of recovery. This map aims to accelerate collaboration and cross-training opportunities to accelerate and scale local efforts.

World map showing coral reef restoration sites

Pilot Project · Dominican Republic · 2020–Present

Atabey

Mother of Water — from the Arawak/Taino indigenous people of the Caribbean.

Atabey underwater sculpture with freediver

Ecological Impact

  • MPA established

    managed by local partner Magua Foundation

  • 2,500 corals / month

    outplanted from small-scale coral farm with 85% survival rate

  • 1.2M mangroves planted

    with a 95% survival rate

  • 1.8M acres protected

    of forest, in partnership with Despri Haiti

  • Wildfire prevention program

    established 2023 — first year in 20 with no wildfires

Social Impact

  • 5,000 new divers / year

    contribute funding towards MPA enforcement

  • 560 women-led groups

    self-help micro-financing program established

  • 67 stewards + 25 fishermen

    trained in conservation

  • 2.5M engagements

    reached on social media

  • 100 tours / year

    hosted around our sites, generating local revenue

  • Indigenous & culture leaders

    in active partnership across the project

Act now

The reef doesn't wait.
Neither should we.

Fund a site. Join a retreat. Bring your organization into the coalition.