REEFS FOR OCEANS
Welcome to Reefs For Oceans
Imagine an underwater world where professors, students and scientists work alongside one another to perform in-situ experiments, promote conservation and prepare future scientists to take over work that has already begun.
Imagine getting SCUBA certified, helping to build an artificial reef made of Ancient Florida Limestone – a preferred coral grafting base – staying on-site housing, dining, learning and practicing scientific techniques. All supported by donors like you. All this and more is possible at Imagination Reef, which was created to send an important message to the world: Protect the Oceans and Save Our Reefs.
Reefs for Oceans is currently under a Memorandum of Understanding with Reef Builders International for the construction of the Imagination Reef Project. The Reef is located offshore of Key Biscayne, Florida and set in 40 feet of water. As per the Department of Environmental Resources Management, under their agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Reef is located in the Key Biscayne Special Management Zone.
Reefs For Oceans will work closely with the faculty and students of marine biology programs. Current and future marine biology students enrolled in universities world-wide are an important key to saving coral reefs. Designed to be the world’s largest underwater classroom, the Imagination Reef has been intentionally created for current and future marine biologists to learn more about our reefs’ ecosystems.
Reefs For Oceans intends to provide SCUBA training, accommodations and education for an in situ (natural environment) experience, for students and educators to learn and implement the assisted evolution reef restoration methodology on this 10-acre site, with support from donors like you.
After all, these marine biologists are our front-line warriors in the effort to Restore & Save Our Reefs.
