Global Coralition

What Global Coralition does

Global Coralition is a private nonprofit founded by Angeline Chen (Executive Director) and Kyle Block (Creative Director) that deploys large-scale underwater sculptures as artificial reef substrates to regenerate collapsing coral reef ecosystems. Its core methodology combines three interventions: (1) iconic art installations that double as colonization surfaces for crustose coralline algae and coral recruits, (2) land-based coral microfragmentation farms that accelerate coral growth rates up to 50x natural rates, and (3) mangrove reforestation programs that sequester 4-10x more carbon than terrestrial trees. Three flagship projects are operational: Mazu in Koh Tao, Thailand (launched 2019; 5,000+ transplanted corals across 36 pyramids in a 200 square-meter site drawing 20,000+ visitors and 5,000+ divers annually); Atabey in Sosúa-Cabarete, Dominican Republic (launched 2023; 18-20 underwater domes holding ~2,500 corals and a land-based microfragmentation farm at ISLA Academy); and Anakaona in Playa Morón, Dominican Republic (launched 2023). Cumulative impact includes 720,000 mangroves planted across the Dominican Republic and Haiti and the training of 67 environmental stewards.

The organization serves four stakeholder groups: individual donors and eco-tourists who fund the work via adoption programs; corporate ESG partners (including Virgin Voyages and Cemex) seeking sustainability credentials and impact reporting; local NGO and community partners (Eco Koh Tao, Fundación Ecológica Maguá, EcoSoluciones RD, Despri Haiti) who execute on-the-ground restoration; and grant funders such as Gold House and Garnier USA. Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams — direct donations and adopt-a-coral/mangrove/sculpture programs, eco-tourism activity at installed sites, corporate ESG sponsorships, and grant funding — though the only documented monetary award is the $20,000 Gold Green Grant received in May 2025.

Operating geography currently spans Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, with a stated long-term vision to scale to 30 critical reef sites globally by 2050. The organization maintains a nine-person core leadership group supported by a board (Chair Mitchell Block, Treasurer Zach Frank, Secretary Alex Reyes) and scientific advisors including Dr. David Vaughan (Plant a Million Corals) and a GoogleX early advisor (Tom Chi). Pricing for corporate ESG partnerships and adoption programs is not publicly disclosed but is described as quote-based on project scope. Distribution of conservation impact occurs through direct site engagement (diving, snorkeling, educational tours) and a community-led GTM motion anchored in local NGOs, community leaders, and fishermen.

Name

Global Coralition

Website

https://globalcoralition.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Coralition is a private nonprofit that uses large-scale underwater sculptures, coral microfragmentation, and mangrove restoration to regenerate coral reef ecosystems. It serves individual donors, eco-tourists, and corporate ESG partners across Thailand, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Conservation Services

NAICS

Aquaculture (1125)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH), Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Reef, Island & Coastal Ecotours (mangroves, lagoons, sea caves) (THAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Coral reef restoration
• Marine conservation services
• Underwater sculpture art
• Mangrove reforestation
• Eco-tourism programs

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations through adoption programs (adopt a coral, mangrove, or sculpture) and corporate sponsorships for new reef sites. Donors contribute to marine ecosystem regeneration projects.
2. Eco-tourism Revenue: Underwater sculptures, coral farms, and mangrove projects attract eco-tourism which generates sustainable revenue to support local operations and conservation efforts.
3. ESG Partnerships: Corporate ESG partnerships where companies sponsor marine regeneration projects in exchange for sustainability credentials, brand visibility, and environmental impact reporting.
4. Grants and Awards: Environmental grants such as the Gold Green Grant ($20,000 received) that provide funding and support to sustainability-focused changemakers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Coralition creates ecologically engineered underwater sculptures that function as artificial reefs, grows resilient coral via microfragmentation, and replants mangrove forests along coastlines. The organization pairs these restoration projects with ESG corporate partnerships and eco-tourism visitation to underwrite conservation work across multiple marine ecosystems.

Product overview

Global Coralition is a nonprofit organization focused on marine ecosystem regeneration through a holistic 'ridge to reef' approach, combining art, science, and community engagement. The core offerings include large-scale underwater sculptures (Mazu in Thailand, Atabey and Anakaona in the Dominican Republic) that serve as artificial reef sites catalyzing marine conservation awareness and restoration. Supporting programs include land-based coral microfragmentation farms that accelerate coral growth up to 50x, mangrove restoration initiatives sequestering significant carbon, educational ecotourism programs generating sustainable revenue, and ESG partnership opportunities for corporate sponsors. The organization operates across 30 critical reef sites with a vision to rebuild marine life by 2050.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anakaona Underwater Sculpture Anakaona is an underwater sculpture deployed by Global Coralition that doubles as artificial reef substrate and a tourist-accessible art installation for divers and eco-tourists.
• Mazu Underwater Sculpture Mazu is a named underwater sculpture functioning as an artificial reef and eco-tourism destination, supporting marine habitat regeneration and visitor engagement.
• Atabey Underwater Sculpture Atabey is an underwater sculpture acting as both a piece of submerged public art and structural substrate for coral recruitment and reef regeneration.
• Coral Microfragmentation Program The Coral Microfragmentation Program uses microfragmentation techniques and land-based coral farms to grow resilient colonies that are outplanted onto degraded reef sites, accelerating recovery relative to natural regrowth.
• Mangrove Restoration Program The Mangrove Restoration Program replants mangrove forests in coastal ecosystems to support shoreline stabilization, biodiversity, and the broader blue-carbon impact story paired with reef work.
• Corporate ESG Partnerships Corporate ESG Partnerships are bundled restoration engagements for brands and foundations, providing co-branded projects, employee planting events, and impact reporting for sustainability and ESG communication.
• Education & Ecotourism Programs Education and Ecotourism Programs deliver on-site visits to Global Coralition's sculpture and reef sites, supported by the ISLA Academy training program for divers, changemakers, and scientists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mazu sculpture covered in CCA within 4 months, contributing to reef calcification and inducing larval settlement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Eco Koh TaocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ecological partner for Mazu project in Koh Tao, Thailand. Deploys 36 pyramids around the underwater sculpture and manages restoration site. Joint implementation of marine protection and coral restoration initiatives.
• Fundación Ecológica MaguácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas led and legally protected Sosúa Bay since 2009. Provides technical support and oversight for Global Coralition's Atabey installation, monitoring, management, and enforcement of marine protection in the area.
• EcoSoluciones RDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal operational hub in Dominican Republic that leads and carries out mangrove restoration in Cabarete Lagoon and surrounding wetlands under official agreement with Ministry of Environment. Engages local communities and fishers in conservation efforts.
• Despri HaitimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that has planted 390,000 mangroves in Haiti, implementing programs that empower women and fishermen, reduce gender violence, enroll children in school, and implement wildfire prevention training.
• ISLA AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in Dominican Republic that hosts Global Coralition's land-based coral lab with three tanks for caring for coral fragments after microfragmentation until ready for outplanting.
• One Tree PlantedsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization that plants trees and supports reforestation efforts globally. Listed as a partner supporting Global Coralition's environmental initiatives.
• Virgin VoyagessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed in ESG partnerships section, supporting Global Coralition's marine conservation efforts through sustainable tourism and environmental initiatives.
• CemexsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed in ESG partnerships section, supporting Global Coralition's marine conservation efforts.
• Art X AuctionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia and auction platform that has featured Global Coralition's work and mission, providing visibility and support for marine conservation.
• Keqin ChensupportingOthersBiochemist and Nobel Prize inventor serving as advisor to Global Coralition, providing scientific guidance and expertise.
• Anderson MayfieldsupportingOthersCoral Ecologist PhD and partner providing scientific expertise for coral restoration projects.
• Dr. David VaughansupportingOthersPlant a Million Corals initiative leader providing expertise and support for coral restoration efforts.
• Tom ChisupportingOthersGoogleX early advisor providing guidance and strategic input to Global Coralition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Biorock Indonesia: Implements Biorock / electro-accumulation reef technology in Indonesia to grow corals faster on submerged metal structures. Comparable on the artificial-substrate reef restoration approach and tropical geography, but uses a different underlying technology.

Regional players

• Reef-World Foundation: International reef conservation NGO promoting sustainable marine tourism and coral-friendly diving guidelines, primarily outside the Americas. Comparable as a reef-focused conservation and eco-tourism operator, though geographically concentrated in tropical dive destinations.

Direct peers

• SECORE International: Nonprofit focused on coral reef restoration through sexual reproduction and larval propagation, partnering with aquariums and scientists. Comparable on the science-led coral restoration mission and partner-network GTM.
• Coral Guardian: Marine conservation nonprofit restoring coral reefs through community-led projects and citizen adoption programs. Directly comparable on the community-led, donation- and adoption-funded restoration model and educational eco-tourism angle.
• Reef Restoration Foundation: Australia-based nonprofit deploying coral larval propagation and floating nurseries to restore the Great Barrier Reef. Comparable on the science-led, multi-site coral restoration mission and nonprofit funding structure.
• Mars Coral Reef Restoration Programme (Mars Sustainable Solutions): Large-scale coral reef restoration program in Indonesia using the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS), now scaling globally. Comparable on coral restoration methodology, scale ambitions, and corporate-backed funding model.
• Coral Vita: Commercial coral restoration operator using land-based microfragmentation to grow climate-resilient corals for outplanting. Most directly comparable to Global Coralition on the coral microfragmentation method, though commercially oriented rather than art-driven.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Marine Foundation: UK-based ocean conservation nonprofit focused on marine protected areas and ecosystem restoration. Comparable on the marine-protection, MPA-focused conservation mission and NGO funding model.
• The Ocean Foundation: Large US-based ocean conservation grantmaker and field operator funding reef, mangrove, and marine protection projects globally. Comparable as a marine-conservation ecosystem participant that could be a partner, peer, or funder to Global Coralition.

Others

• Jason deCaires Taylor (Underwater Sculpture Artist): Original pioneer of underwater sculpture parks as artificial reef substrates (MUSA, Bahamas and others). The direct conceptual antecedent of Global Coralition's sculpture-as-reef approach and a likely peer / artistic reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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