When ocean temperatures spiked to a dangerous 101 degrees off the Florida coast this summer—as hot as a hot tub—Coral Vita’s team in the Bahamas sprang into action. In a race against time, our innovative coral restoration company transformed our land-based facility into a vital “coral safe house,” proactively collecting vulnerable coral colonies before they could succumb to the devastating bleaching event.
This critical rescue mission showcases the power of Coral Vita’s revolutionary approach to reef restoration. While traditional ocean-based coral nurseries would have been helpless against such extreme temperature spikes, our high-tech land-based farms provided a protected sanctuary where corals could survive the crisis. By controlling environmental conditions in our tanks, we successfully safeguarded diverse coral species that would have otherwise been lost to the marine heatwave.
The rescued corals are now either being returned to healthier reef areas or incorporated into our farming operations, where they’ll contribute to large-scale restoration efforts. This summer’s emergency response demonstrates how Coral Vita’s innovative technology isn’t just about growing corals faster—it’s about providing resilient solutions that can adapt to our rapidly changing climate.
