THE REEF STORY

In 2021, we unveiled HOPE Reef in Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in one of the world's largest coral reef restoration programs, in partnership with Mars Sustainable Solutions (MSS). Our coral reefs are vanishing at an alarming rate, putting over a quarter of all marine life at risk. Through this program, we are taking action to help protect and restore these vital ecosystems for future generations.

We have seen some phenomenal results at our flagship site - HOPE Reef, with MSS data between November 2019 and October 2024 showing coral coverage increasing from 2% to 82%, fish populations have increased by 925% and a 58% rise in the number of fish species. 
 

And from our initial site in Indonesia, since 2000 we have also been growing Hope closer to Australian hearts in The Great Barrier Reef. Mars Sustainable Solutions and partners have planted almost 2,000 Reef Stars in Australia, and are seeing how we're able to restore and protect this essential ecosystem for the future - with coral cover doubling in just three years. We have also witnessed rescued corals on our Reef Stars spawning - meaning the next generation of corals can start to re-grow neighbouring reefs.

Our marine scientists work with local island communities to create and securely lay Reef Stars on the ocean floor. These special steel structures help to rapidly rebuild coral reefs that have lost the ability to recover on their own.
 

Watch as we work together to attach coral fragments to hand coated Reef Stars. These fragments then begin to take on a life of their own and grow, eventually covering the entire Reef Star with vibrant coral.
 

Our coral reef conservation method has helped coral cover at Hope Reef rocket from just 2% to an impressive 82%.

Are you a business or organisation wanting to leave a positive pawprint promise on the world? Let’s explore how we restore coral reefs together.