Restoring Kelp Forests with Nanotechnology Models of IntelliReefs Sculpture Gardens Local Showing Off His Catch of the Day School of Caribbean Fish

Reef Life Foundation

Org #73781
Vetted since 2020 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit
2016
year founded
$22,437
raised on GlobalGiving
2
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

At Reef Life Foundation, our mission is to revitalize threatened ecosystems through holistic, scientific solutions, racing against climate change to restore and protect the valuable reef ecosystems we have left. We fund the research, design, and construction of IntelliReefs: nanotechnology marine restoration structures that mimic the complex, mineral composition of natural ecosystems. IntelliReefs are made from unique mineral mixtures that allow artificial reefs to be fine-tuned and customized down to the nanoscale to support site, species, and function specific conservation goals. IntelliReefs have been shown to increase fish aggregation, biodiversity, the speed of animal settlement, and ... read more

Project Leaders
Melody Brenna
Melody Brenna
Emily Higgins
Emily Higgins
Team
Shelby Grassick, Guyon K Brenna, Ian Kellett
Organization Information
2618 Eastbourne Dr
Cottonwd Hts, UT 84121
United States
+1 806 674 6072
Organization Information
2618 Eastbourne Dr
Cottonwd Hts, UT 84121
United States
+1 806 674 6072

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Feb 2, 2023
Tiniest Creatures Collaborate on Coral Reef (An Oasis Created by Oceanite)
An Oasis Created by Oceanite: Our Oceanite structures in the Caribbean are full of marine life! Pictured below are just some of the adorable ocean creatures seen on our IntelliReefs. Check out their...
Feb 2, 2023
Kelp and Seaweed IntelliReefs Forest: Canada 8-Month Update
Canadian Kelp Forest Deployment Update: Helping Mother Nature Heal Herself It has been about 8 months since we installed our shallow kelp modules in Dartmouth Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. The...
Sep 11, 2022
70% to 100% KELP Growth on Oceanite in 4 Months: Nova Scotia Canada
There are Vital and Highly Encouraging Rapid Species Attraction and Growth-- Surpassing what our research teams thought would happen, and far quicker! IntelliReefs- SDG Community Impact on Vimeo Kelp...
 
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