Hope Grows in the Fight to Save Our Coral Reefs
CBC News: The National recently spotlighted Coral Vita’s groundbreaking approach to coral restoration, showcasing how innovation and determination are bringing new life to our ocean’s most vital ecosystems. The feature highlighted Coral Vita’s revolutionary land-based coral farming technology, which grows diverse and resilient corals up to 50 times faster than in nature while enhancing their resistance to climate change threats.
Based in the Bahamas, Coral Vita has already cultivated over 17,000 coral fragments across 20 native species, with coral survivorship rates reaching up to 99% compared to traditional restoration projects’ 30-50% success rates. The coverage emphasized how this pioneering approach is creating tangible environmental impact—doubling fish populations in restoration areas and providing a scalable solution for reef-dependent communities worldwide.
As 2021 Earthshot Prize winners, Coral Vita represents a beacon of hope in marine conservation, demonstrating that with cutting-edge science and passionate commitment, we can restore the underwater rainforests that support 25% of all marine life. Their work proves that even in the face of global coral reef decline, innovative solutions can turn the tide toward ocean recovery and resilience.
