Building Reefs, Rebuilding Hope: How Artificial Reefs in North Bali Are Restoring Marine Life
Over the past seven years of experimentation and adaptation, the results are promising: signs of ecological recovery are emerging, and the project is offering hope for coral reef restoration efforts worldwide.
Weaving Hope in the Sea: Coral Reef Restoration Monitoring by TERANGI in the Seribu Islands and Banten
the Indonesian Coral Reef Foundation (TERANGI) has taken an active role in marine ecosystem recovery through coral reef restoration projects in the Seribu Islands and Banten.
Coral Spiders of Bontosua Island: Weaving Structures, Rebuilding Ecosystems
Mars Symbioscience Indonesia, reef restoration is not just a technical task. It is a holistic effort, from structural design, scheduled maintenance, and scientific monitoring, to ecological impact evaluation. All with one goal: restoring the ocean’s ecological function, one reef star at a time.
Diving to Protect Hope: Livingseas Shows Why Monitoring and Maintenance Are the True Keys to Reef Restoration
In the clear waters off Padangbai, Bali, a quiet but powerful coral reef restoration effort is showing how consistency, community, and long-term care can bring degraded reefs back to life.
Building Reefs, Building Communities: How GaiaOne Is Restoring Coral and Hope in Tanjung Bira
Led by Noortasha Devi, the GaiaOne Restoration Project is transforming degraded reefs into thriving coral habitats—one coral at a time. Restoration is about far more than planting coral. It’s about building lasting ecosystems and deeply rooted local stewardship.
Protecting Reefs from the Western Edge: University of Syiah Kuala Effort to Advance Technology and Awareness in Aceh
Coral restoration goes far beyond planting coral fragments. It requires long-term monitoring, local technological innovations, community involvement, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Through USK’s efforts, Aceh is demonstrating that Indonesia can lead coral restoration efforts, with a combination of scientific rigor, local wisdom, and strong community engagement
Coral Reef Restorers Struggle as Temperatures Soar
Recent ocean warming has shocked scientists and raised questions over whether reef restoration efforts can keep up with spiking temperatures.
84% Proyek Restorasi Karang Indonesia Tak Terpantau, Ada Yang Hancur
Laporan Status Kesehatan Terumbu Karang tahun 2019 menemukan hanya 6.4% saja, dari 1153 terumbu yang disurvey, masih dalam kategori bagus sekali yang memiliki tutupan karang hidup lebih dari 75%.
Coral restoration is a speculative, feel-good science that won’t save our reefs
At best, targeted coral interventions – which may not always return reefs to a healthy state – risk squandering money, time and trust in science. At worst, they are a dangerous distraction from the need for drastic emissions reduction.
Community-led coral restoration project is rare hit amid slew of misses in Indonesia
A recent review published in Marine Policy documented 533 new coral reef restoration projects in Indonesia over the past three decades, signaling a large rise in coral reef restoration projects.
Restoring coastal forests can protect coral reefs against sediment runoff: Study
Corals have declined by 50% over the last 30 years, with losses of 70-90% expected by mid-century. This mass decline is largely attributed to human activity. One of the major threats to coral is sediment runoff from deforested areas.