We're restoring a dying coral reef - here's how

We've created our very own team in Indonesia to help rebuild coral reefs at scale! Welcome to the magic of tropical coral reefs!

To build this project from the ground up we needed the stability of the constant support that our members give us. Nothing we do is possible without you. We hope you will consider joining us in creating some more domino fish houses!

MOSSY EARTH MEMBERSHIP
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The rewilding membership that restores nature across a wide range of ecosystems.
🌲 Support a diversity of ecosystems
🐺 Rewild habitats to bring back biodiversity
🦫 Fund neglected species & ecosystems

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
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0:00 Intro
2:08 Coral Explainer
6:10 Challenges
7:11 Our Project
12:31 Scaling up

🔎 ABOUT THIS PROJECT
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Coral reefs are known as “the rainforests of the sea”. These vibrantly complex ecosystems harbour the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem globally. An estimated 25% of all marine species depend on reefs. They are also crucial for millions of people, providing food, livelihoods, resources and coastal protection.

Major threats, such as over-exploitation and climate change, are jeopardising the future of coral reefs. In the last few decades, sharp declines in reef cover have occurred worldwide. This is our first coral reef project to restore damaged reefs in the northern waters of Nusa Penida, Indonesia.

Our long-term goal is to improve resilience by enhancing connectivity of fragmented reefs whilst protecting and preserving endangered coral species. Led by our local team of expert divers and marine biologists passionate about the preservation of this marine ecosystem, we work with local people to promote positive community involvement in coral reef restoration.

Credits
This project is managed by Purnomo Yudhianto, Ellie Jackson-Smith
and Chansa Hilmira
Filming: Julie Schleiss-Andreassen, Duarte de Zoeten, Purnomo Yudhianto and Ellie Jackson-Smith
Writing: Duarte de Zoeten
Editing: Duarte de Zoeten and Thomas Hikin
Scoring: Charlie Hernández

[MossyEarth]

We use our rewilding budget to try and restore nature in the most impactful ways. Focusing on keystone species, big impact multiplying ideas and neglected ecosystems. Its fun but above all its impactful in bringing wilderness back to our landscapes.

- Cheers, Duarte

[kenankaravoussanos]

In honour of your first resident, The Domino.

[lauraburrows]

'The Domino Effect' would a a perfect name, not only to honour our lovely friend but as a symbol of what you hope to achieve with this project 😊

[BramMertens]

harapan, Indonesian for "hope"

[coulter]

I think the boat should be named after the reef resident, the little domino damsel fish "Little Domino."

Keep up the great work. You guys are always doing such amazing projects!

[owentheginger]

"Domino" after the first resident of the reefs!

[figboi]

As an Indonesian, I've been thinking, "Will Indonesia has its own Mossy Earth?" And I couldn't be more happier when I saw your community post and this video. Thank you, Mossy Earth, for doing this ❤

[HeroInHelp]

Other people have Mr Beast, and I have Mossy Earth. I had to wait to watch the video to understand why people kept saying Domino, and then the tears came…thanks for making a 35yo man feel awe in this delicate world. Thank you for being beautiful, generous people.

[mintagenart]

It's fitting that a domino fish was the first to move in. Hopefully the first domino in a chain reaction that'll lead to more animals moving in. Keep up the good work, guys!

[ChristianYoga]

Hey! You should add Indonesia in the title or thumbnail.
We Indonesian often randomly clicks videos with our country on it. Who knows, this could get millions of videos just like on other channel that did similar thing :)

[e.o.]

That's wild, I went snorkeling in nusa penida yesterday and found those racks that the corals grow on and thought how cool. Just came back home and saw this video and thought that looks familiar.😅

[jamielandis]

The boat should be called the “Mossy Earth” so people know the channel easily.

[CrochetIsLife]

That little fish gives so much hope. Your very first resident fish! 🥳

[anniehill]

"Domino" is a great name - I'd never have thought of it! As well as being the first inhabitant, there's the promise of a domino effect. And what a lovely little fish it is, too!❤

[WorldwideHistoryProductions]

MOSSY BOAT would be a perfect name for your boat.

[gildedbear]

That last shot of all of the frames gave me chills of happiness. It'll take time, but that's a future corral reef. Just beautiful.

[onizuuka_sensei]

hey im from indonesia. i'm very happy to see mossy earth make project in indonesia. i hope this project can be successful. i really want participate in in mossy earth but with my current economic state i think it's hard to be a member, wish i can be a member soon after my economy condition getting better. hope you enjoy ur time in indonesia

[mayo]

name the boat dewi danu, after the indonesian sea goddess (and also from balinese tradition, where the project is taking place!)

[SteveCarlson]

This is exactly the kind of thing that YouTube and the internet should be used for! Well done guys. I'm in!

[chansahilmira]

It's very nice to see all of our baby fragments growing 🥹