How can I support projects to restore and maintain coral reefs for future generations?
People who have not personally seen the results of these projects simply do not believe that it is possible to speed up coral growth, increase resistance to stress and restore damaged reefs. As one of the few people who have had a chance to witness this miracle, your simply telling others what you have seen will play a vital role in spreading this crucial information and building support for serious coral reef restoration programs worldwide. Present efforts to restore coral reefs are an infinitesimal fraction of the rate of global coral reef destruction. To protect the coastlines from erosion and support the fishing and tourism industries, reef restoration efforts need to be vastly expanded in over 100 countries. Biorock Inc., the owner of Hilbertz’ and Goreau’s patent for Mineral Accretion, is working to develop commercial projects for reef restoration, eco-tourism and coastal protection worldwide, but very few people are yet aware of the potential. However, much of the need for reef
