COMBINING ART AND MARINE SCIENCE
USING MATERIALS TO CREATE NEW HOMES FOR CORALS
Constructed with finite resources and human effort, artificial reefs are pivotal in marine conservation efforts.
Participants of Marine Resource Management Courses or Marine Conservation Internships often get the opportunity to contribute to the construction of such reefs.
Once submerged, these structures serve as a substrate for transplanting “Corals of Opportunity,” under special permission.
Once deployed, these structures serve as a substrate where we are special permission the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on natural reefs by fostering coral growth in designated areas.
HOW DOES IT WORK
Planning
Structures require planning, materials and permission from the Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Building
It can take days or weeks with volunteers, interns, divemaster candidates or students to make it ready for deployment.
Deployment
Dployment of a structure demands expertise to ensure safe installation and accurate positioning within the designated area.
Transplantation
Once the structure has been securely positioned, corals of opportunity can be transplanted to foster growth and thrive.
WHY ARTIFICIAL REEFS
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Protecting Coral Reefs with The Coral Tribe
Coral reefs face growing threats from climate change and human activity. As an Instructor Training Centre, we partner with The Coral Tribe to educate divers and protect these vital ecosystems. Artificial reefs play a crucial role by supporting coral regeneration, reducing pressure on natural reefs, and creating habitats for marine life to thrive. Together, we can help restore our oceans.
ARTIFICIAL REEF FACTS
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For over a decade, Koh Tao's artificial reefs have supported coral restoration and marine research, evolving through consistent maintenance by skilled divers.
Historically used to boost fish populations, artificial reefs now play a vital role in coral restoration, with The Coral Tribe studying growth and survival using innovative methods.
GET INVOLVED !
To join in our Artificial Reefs project, you can sign up for a Marine Conservation Internships with our in-house marine conservation team of experts at The Coral Tribe. During this internship, you will gain knowledge and skills to build, monitor and maintain artificial reefs.
Help save and restore our coral reefs which help our shorelines, provide fish stocks and a potential resource for new cures.
GET MORE INFO !
If you have questions, about any of our projects, citizen science, research, volunteering, internships or training.
Please get in touch with our marine conservation team!
