WELCOME TO REEF REHABILITATION

 

We are a strong network of approachable conservationists who fight against the mass extinction of corals. Good intentions, real effort, and many well-connected individuals can make a difference. 

If you love corals and believe in science, become a Coral Cousin.

wHAT WE DO

iNNOVATIVE cORAL REEF RESTORATION

We research and develop a variety of rehabilitation techniques to share it with the field

RESTORE DEGRADED REEFS

We restore degraded reefs of communities facing decline in tourism and marine food supply

RESTORATION CONSULTING

We assist you on your own restoration efforts or build up your ecotourism program

CORAL ADOPTION PROGRAMS

We restore coral reefs for people interested in giving back to the oceans with our coral adoption programs

OUR MISSION

Coral reefs are essential for marine life and humans, yet they are facing rapid decline. Climate change, pollution, and overfishing are just a few of the threats pushing our reefs to the brink. We are fighting back with a combination of research and development, collaboration, and active reef rehabilitation.

We are committed to developing innovative methods for restoring damaged reefs and protecting healthy ones. We work closely with local communities and dive operators.

Our ultimate goal is to develop global solutions for coral reef decline and we believe by working together, we can make a real difference.

HOW CAN YOU HELP THE REEF?

SUPPORTER

Become a Coral Cousin  

By becoming a member, you can:

  • Support our critical research and conservation efforts.
  • Help develop innovative solutions to the problem of coral reef decline.
  • Empower local communities to protect their reefs.
  • Make a real difference in the fight to save these precious ecosystems.
 

DIVE SCHOOL

Restore your house reef

Most divers are environmentally conscious and would choose a dive center active in conservation over another one. Show your love for the ocean and attract the right costumers. 

Let us help you establishing a restoration site and the infrastructure to maintain and extend your restoration efforts. 

Increase your number of costumers with an iconic reef restoration measure that becomes iconic and attracts tourists. 

establish marine conservation Courses

If you plan to upgrade your dive courses towards marine conservation programs, we can offer advanced education for your instructors and can provide you with all course materials.

We can further implement citicen science projects for marine biology courses.

rESTORATION PROJECTS

professional guidance or advice?

You are planning to restore a coral reef and want to have professional Guidance or advice? We are more than happy to contribute to your successful reef restoration measure. Please contact us for a free call on whatever advice you need. We have no time to lose on competition, if you help corals to thrive, we consider you as our cousin.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST

Adopting programs

We work closely with the local community “Kelompok Nuansa Pulau” in Nusa Penida / Indonesia. With your donation we can restore the new marine protected area and support the coral reef restoration community.

All donations are coming with an image of your adopted restoration measure and a donation certificate.

Or gift your loved ones with coral reef restoration in their behalf. Pick the measure of your choice and send us a name and personalised text and we send your donation certificate as PDF to your email address.

VIDEO REFERENCES OF HOW WE WORK

Visit our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram for more information about our work.

For any further questions please feel free to reach out by email.

ABOUT CORAL COUSINS

Coral Cousins Reef Rehabilitation e.V. is a German non-profit. 

Our team is a collective of coral restoration consultants, environmental engineers, marine biologists, local restoration heroes, and diving professionals dedicated to restore high quality reefs on a global scale. We believe that conservation projects need persistent professionals as much as dedicated individuals with all kinds of background. 

Inspired by community-based problem solving in Indonesia, we are the cousins that advise you when your reef needs rehabilitation. 

cORAL BLOG

Coral Spawning on our restoration site 20th-24th November 2024

This past week brought an extraordinary discovery to light for Eco Tourism Nusa Penida at the Coral Cousins’ Reef Rehabilitation site, Coral Castle. While engaged in coral planted activities, our guests made an unexpected find—eggs nestled inside a coral colony. Little did we know this discovery would lead us to witness one of the ocean’s most miraculous phenomena: coral spawning.

For five nights, our team embarked on thrilling night dives, captivated by the beauty and rhythm of nature unfolding beneath the waves. These dives revealed a significant insight—we now know that in Nusa Penida, coral spawning occurs in November.

A Diverse Symphony of Life

Our observations documented four different coral genera across ten distinct colonies. Among these were four colonies of corals that had been planted three years ago by Coral Cousins Reef Rehabilitation e.V. This milestone is a testament to the success of our coral restoration efforts in creating resilient ecosystems that can reproduce naturally.

Why Coral Spawning Matters

Coral spawning is not just a visual spectacle—it’s critical for the health and longevity of coral reefs. During this event, corals release eggs and sperm into the water column in a synchronized dance, allowing fertilization to occur and new coral polyps to settle and grow. In Nusa Penida we have frequent water temperature changes that train our corals to different temperatures, including the predicted rise in ocean temperatures. As we are located in a main strait of the Indonesian Through-Flow that connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, our coral larvae is transported far to bring biodiversity and resilient to other reefs. Witnessing this process in a reef that has been actively restored speaks volumes about the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts.

A Call to Action

The discovery underscores the importance of continued conservation and restoration efforts in Nusa Penida. The collaboration between Coral Cousins Reef Rehabilitation e.V. and Eco Tourism Nusa Penida has proven that with the right care and attention, we can foster environments where coral reefs thrive once more.

We invite you to join us on this journey—whether it’s planting corals, observing marine life, or simply learning more about the fragile beauty of our oceans. Together, we can ensure that the reefs of Nusa Penida continue to bloom, bringing life and vitality to the sea for generations to come.

Want to experience the magic firsthand? Visit Eco Tourism Nusa Penida to learn how you can get involved. Let’s keep the ocean’s heart beating strong.

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