Flagship Project

Flagship Project: Rotary Reefs – RotaryReefs.org

Rotary Reefs is the cornerstone of the 7 Seas Initiative, focused on the regeneration of coral reef ecosystems through innovative and community-led solutions. By deploying artificial reef structures and cultivating resilient coral strains, Rotary Reefs restores marine habitats, supports biodiversity, and enhances coastal protection.

🌐 Key Components:

  • Artificial Reef Construction
    Installation of custom-designed reef modules to create habitats for marine life and provide a foundation for coral regeneration.
  • Innovative Materials: Recycled Glass Modules
    We now incorporate recycled glass aggregates into our reef structures—an eco-friendly approach that reduces cement use, strengthens marine resilience, and helps divert glass waste from landfills. These structures are not only better for the environment but also optimize coral settlement and growth.
  • Toward Carbon Sinks
    Our materials R&D team is exploring future reef components that sequester carbon, aiming to evolve artificial reefs into net-positive climate tools that restore biodiversity while drawing down atmospheric CO₂.
  • Coral Seed Banks
    Solar-powered systems to grow and preserve climate-resilient coral fragments, ensuring future restoration efforts.
  • Community Engagement
    Training local residents in reef construction, marine biology, and dive certification—creating jobs, pride, and lasting stewardship.
  • Global Replicability
    Designed as a modular, scalable model that can be implemented in coastal regions across the globe.

🌴 Impact in Bocas del Toro, Panama:

  • Coral Restoration
    Addressing the crisis where less than 7% of reef-building corals remain by establishing a 200-hectare Marine Protection Area (MPA).
  • Economic Development
    Promoting sustainable fisheries and eco-tourism to generate income and reduce dependence on extractive industries.
  • Youth & Educational Outreach
    Collaborating with schools and environmental groups to integrate marine science into community education.
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