THE REEF STORY
Hope Reef today is a very different place compared to just a few years ago. Before restoration began in 2019, the silent seafloor was covered in dead, mobile gray coral rubble. Now, color is everywhere you look. From every crevice, you hear the healthy crackling and whooping of fish and organisms as they return home.
Our coral reef restoration of Indonesia's Salisi’ Besar started with writing the word 'HOPE'. As part of the Sheba Hope Grows™ program, along with our partners we have helped restore reefs all over the world, including Australia, The Maldives, Kenya, and many more
*by Mars Sustainable Solutions and partners Data tracked from November 2019 to October 2024 - according to MARRS training data tracked by MSS, MSS Impact Report, 2024
THE MAKING OF HOPE REEF
Our marine scientists work with local island communities to create and securely lay Reef Stars on the ocean floor. These special steel structures help to rapidly rebuild coral reefs that have lost the ability to recover on their own.
We work together to attach coral fragments to hand coated Reef Stars. These fragments then begin to take on a life of their own and grow, eventually covering the entire Reef Star with vibrant coral.
Our coral reef conservation method has helped coral cover at Hope Reef rocket from just 2% to an impressive 82%.
You can dive deeper into the research papers to get a better understanding of the science:
EAGER TO WORK TOGETHER?
Are you a business or organization wanting to leave a positive impact on the world? Let’s explore how we restore coral reefs together.
