What is a coral nursery?

A coral nursery is crucial for restoring coral reefs. It's a safe space where baby coral fragments grow stronger. When mature, the coral fragments get transplanted back into the local reef. These robust corals fortify the reef's health and resilience, playing a crucial role in its restoration. The techniques used and the coral grown in this nursery are deliberately chosen to enhance the biodiversity of the coral reefs.

Who will be doing the job?

Our local partner, GaiaOne, will manage our coral nursery and monitor the growth of coral fragments to ensure a supportive environment for their safe development.

GaiaOne Restoration, a social enterprise based in Bira, Indonesia, has been chosen as our partner for several reasons, including their holistic approach to coral restoration. While coral planting is a significant part of their work (having already planted 14,147 corals and counting 💪), they are also engaged in other essential activities such as trash cleanups and educational programs like awareness campaigns and coral planting courses, crucial for effective coral restoration.

In what time can you see the results of this project?

Answered by GaiaOne

Short-term impacts may be visible as early as 4 months from the planting day when our coral team transplants mature corals into the reef. The next milestone is seen at 2 years if the planted coral survives changing currents, temperature changes, diseases, and natural predators. The final milestone occurs within the 5 to 10-year timeline, during which the coral has the opportunity to grow and become a new ecosystem fostering biodiversity. Success at this stage is measured by the health and number of other species supported by the existence of the coral colony.

How often will the corals be maintained?

Answered by GaiaOne
The team goes out three times a week to the Tevana House Reef and typically maintains each nursery site/area once a week.

Can I also donate in someone’s name as a gift?

Yes! If you are searching for the perfect eco-friendly present, look no further! You can gift a coral to someone by choosing the ‘Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone’ option on our donation page.

I have donated but I haven't received project updates. What can I do?

First and foremost, thank you for your support! It's great that you're keen to stay informed about the project's progress. We use Donorbox to share regular updates about the project with our donors who have subscribed to them. If you haven't received any updates, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@heartfeldt.org and we will be sure to look into the problem.

Are locals involved in the work?

Answered by GaiaOne
Absolutely! Our project manager and coral diver are Indonesian, especially Sul, who is from Bira. We also operate two community nurseries where we collaborate with locals to restore a specific area of the reef and ensure its maintenance when the team is unavailable. Additionally, we engage with local communities to organize events in schools, aiming to educate the next generation and create awareness about marine conservation.  

How is the raised money allocated?

From the raised $3500, our partner GaiaOne will receive $2500 for establishing the Heartfeldt Coral Nursery with 500 coral fragments. The remaining funds will cover our campaign's advertisement and production expenses, including salaries and fees.  

I’ve already donated, what will happen now?

Firstly, thank you for your donation! 💙
Once we reach our funding goal, we will transfer the allocated amount for the coral nursery to our local partner, GaiaOne. They will then place the coral fragments in the nurseries, where they will grow stronger and larger under monitored conditions. When ready, the GaiaOne team will replant them into existing coral reefs to grow in their natural habitats. Throughout this process, the corals will be closely monitored and maintained, involving underwater "gardening" techniques to encourage growth.

We will keep you updated every step of the way via email and through our social media channels, so tune in.  

I couldn't find the answer to my question.

Check out our socials
We regularly post about the Heartfeldt Coral Nursery project and share other informative posts about corals in general on our social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

Get in touch with us
Still no answer? Let us know! We're eager to provide you with as much information as possible about the program, so email us at info@heartfeldt.foundation.
Remember, there are no bad questions, and who knows, perhaps someone else has the same question too - by asking, you could help others too. 🙌

What are the terms and conditions of the Instagram giveaway?

To learn how to enter the competition, check out our post on Instagram.

Only entries commented under THIS Instagram post are valid (comments on other platforms won't be counted).

The giveaway concludes once we reach our fundraising goal of $3500, and the winners will be announced and contacted within 7 days. If we are not able to get in touch with the winner during this time, we will repeat the drawing after 7 days.

To be eligible for one of the stays, the winner must:

• Have a comment with at least one other account in the comment section of the giveaway post.
• Follow the Heartfeldt Foundation on Instagram (@heartfeldtfoundation) during the drawing.
• Have made at least one donation for the Heartfeldt Coral Nursery in a way that can be traced back to their Instagram account.