Global Coral Reef Alliance
2017 GCRA PLANS
2017 GCRA PLANS GCRA is a global network of volunteers working for more than 25 years on fundamental research on coral threats and on direct action projects to reverse environmental degradation, especially coral reefs. GCRA has done far more to save coral reefs and...
Happy Winter Solstice! 2016 GCRA Activities
Happy Winter Solstice! Summary of 2016 GCRA Activities 2016 GCRA accomplishments in 13 countries are briefly summarized below by country in roughly chronological order: COSTA RICA Filming sustainable and regenerative tropical agriculture methods for full length...
GCRA Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Restoration And Climate Change Adaptation Projects
GCRA Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Restoration And Climate Change Adaptation Projects Indigenous peoples have managed the natural resources they live from since the dawn of humanity, and are guardians of most of the world’s biodiversity. But they are now the first...
Pollutant-pumping pipe proposal puts MacNeil Park in peril, Queens preservationists protest
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/pollutant-pumping-pipe-proposal-puts-park-peril-protesters-article-1.2830605
Vanuatu Biorock Workshop June 9-18 2016
Vanuatu Biorock Coral Reef Restoration Workshop Havannah Harbour, Efate, June 9-18 2016 Tom Goreau Robert Lee Leah Nimoho Iman Garae SUMMARY More than 100 people attended the First Vanuatu Biorock Coral Reef Restoration Workshop, held June 13-14, and installed the...
Presentation to the Negril Chamber of Commerce, August 10 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EgC6whfkM
East Quogue Civic Association Meeting To Discuss ‘The Hills’ Turns To Screaming Match
By Amanda Bernocco Accusations, denials, gag orders and shouting—all were part of Saturday’s East Quogue Civic Association meeting. The CAC gathering was originally scheduled so that New York City-based marine scientist Dr. James M. Cervino could share his own study’s...
This Coral Restoration Technique Is ‘Electrifying’ a Balinese Village
The technique is also changing attitudes and inspiring locals to preserve their natural treasures By Steve Baragona, May 25, 2016 smithsonian.com Under the waters in Pemuteran, in Bali, this structure might be helping restore a coral reef. (Rani Morrow-Wuigk) As you...
To rebuild coral reefs quickly, just add electricity
Biorock reefs — sunken steel frames connected to a low-voltage current — are giving coral a second chance at surviving humanity. May 27, 2016, 3:12 p.m. MICHAEL D'ESTRIES Biorock reefs may offer a speedy solution to giving young coral reefs some much-needed...
We live underwater (How we built our own reef)
Giving Coral Reefs a new chance "We live underwater" success in 2015 and plans for 2016 In 2015, we released our short film about coral reef restoration in Indonesia. The film documents planning, building and sinking the reef and explains the amazing Biorock®...
2015 GCRA ACTIVITIES
2015 GCRA ACTIVITIES GCRA develops new projects in around 10 countries every year, but since we are constantly busy we never have time to keep the web page up to date, so it may seem we are up to nothing! Here is a list of some major projects done in 2015. INDONESIA...
After Paris: Decade of Soil Carbon to reverse climate change and save coral reefs
Tom Goreau discusses the specific failures that will prevent the Paris Climate Agreement from reaching it's own goal, how to correct it, and real and fake climate change solutions. https://youtu.be/Ppy-3Kef84U
Tom Goreau presentation at Paris COP-21 12/2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Restoring marine ecosystems against global warming https://youtu.be/D0TwqGLFhnY
Tom Goreau presentation: Paris COP-21 12/2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Geotherapy - Reversing global warming by restoring soil carbon part 1: https://youtu.be/sFZPrVSuG84 part 2: https://youtu.be/knRtorAeW6k
Paris climate change negotiations update
December 11 2015 Here in Paris we are entering the final day of the negotiations, and governments are hammering out unsavory compromises between closed doors. As a result of their desperate efforts to come to an agreement, we are hearing that oceans, agriculture, and...
Biorock reef restoration at the Hilton Nui Bora Bora on France 2 TV
Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming
Biorock Artificial Reef Presentation Aug 1
Friday, August 1st, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Jarvis Hall, 4505 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has a unique artificial reef project just off the Windjammer Resort south of Anglin's Pier. The Biorock reef utilizes a...
The EmeralPlanet broadcast: “Coral Reefs, The Oceans, and Climate Change”
http://youtu.be/xFYCd24jPXg Our outstanding guests concerning the importance of global coral reefs and oceans are:Segment '1': Marcelian A. Cravat, Director/Producer, Angel Azul Documentary Film, (By Skype)*; Segment '2': Dr. Thomas J. Goreau, President, Global Coral...
Biorock technology good for corals to grow on
The Jakarta Post | Supplement | Thu, June 05 2014, 2:51 PM Several journalists were invited by Qunci Villas to witness the launch of the biorock technology-based artificial reef park in Lombok. The Jakarta Post’s Sudibyo M. Wiradji talks to biorock specialist Delphine...
Restoring coral reefs through art initiative breathes new life into Senggigi Beach
Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post | Supplement | Thu, June 05 2014, 2:46 PM Underwater installations for an artificial reef park not only attract fish and divers but also benefit locals. Senggigi Beach in Lombok, one of Indonesia’s emerging tourist destinations, is...
Brace Yourselves for News From the Nation’s Capitol!
If you don’t know it yet, you haven’t been paying attention! Angel Azul is poised to premiere at the Environmental Film Festival in Our Nation’s Capitol, an international film festival focused on the films whose themes ride on the commitment to protect and conserve...
Marshall Islands Flooded Again By Rising Sea Level!
Sea level rise continues to destroy last good coral reefs on Majuro for landfill, eliminating their Shore Protection: Please sign Dean Jacobson’s petition against the destruction of the last good coral reefs on an island being flooded by the sea. Click HERE... Dean...
Soil as Carbon Storehouse: New Weapon in Climate Fight? by Judith D. Schwartz: Yale Environment 360
Soil as Carbon Storehouse: New Weapon in Climate Fight? by Judith D. Schwartz: Yale Environment 360.
Protected areas solution for marine tourism: Biorock reef restoration projects and protected areas in Bali
By ON - The Jakarta Post
As Ocean Warms, the Impacts Multiply (Op-Ed)
By Rod Fujita, Environmental Defense Fund. Posted on Yahoo News.
Biorock video is a finalist in Island Press / Society for Ecological Restoration student video competition.
Enormous thanks to all who helped make this possible. Read more...
Biorock Project awarded the Labda Kriya Award from the Indonesian Ministry of Research and Technology on National Technology Day
by Wasti Atmodjo - The Jakarta Post
Lloyd Godson is on a mission to encourage young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Lloyd Godson is on a mission to encourage young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) studies and careers and to conserve Australia's unique marine biodiversity. See Lloyd's incredible project here... Please help Lloyd and his team...
Karang Lestari Biorock Project in Bali awarded the United Nations Equator Award
The Karang Lestari Biorock Coral Reef and Fisheries Restoration Project in Pemuteran Bali was awarded the United Nations Equator Award for Community-Based Development and the Special UN Development Programme Award for Oceans and Coastal Zone Management in Rio de...
