Creation is about first creating knowledge about our oceans and coastlines, whether in research-labs or in the field, and ultimately creating innovating solutions to create a climate-proof future for our coral reefs. This can include activities on coral gene-editing, microfragmentation techniques or creation of new sustainable materials for artificial reefs that boost local marine biodiversity.

We promote the acquisition and dissemination of scientific knowledge to secure coral reefs for future generations. This is why we work with universities and marine research institutions to connect end-users and forming a case for applied research, or grant early access to our software tools to student-research projects on a case-by-case basis. Also see Reef Students (bottom of page) for more information on how to work with us for research purposes.

The only way we can ensure that our actions to create a more thriving marine ecosystem is to establish long-term monitoring programs. This can be done by local authorities but also by individual organizations and educational field trips that when data is brought together, can play a vital role in understanding why various coral types survive under specific conditions.

Combining commonly used underwater imagery in monitoring with automated image annotation can dramatically improve how we measure and monitor coral reefs worldwide, particularly in terms of allocating limited resources, rapid reporting and data integration within and across geographies. Through our online web application, available to these participating organizations so that individuals can upload underwater images and that the larger society can benefit from cross-platform open data to support our reefs for the long term.