Oceans and coral reefs are the backbone of a multitude of ecosystems and for human livelihood.
Unfortunately, we have already lost or severely damaged more than 50% of coral reefs and 85% of oyster beds worldwide. Studies estimate nearly all reefs will be at risk by 2050 unless action is taken now to reduce the threats. These alarming projections are increasingly becoming a major challenge in many parts of the world.
We aim to change that.
Precision aquaculture allows you to incur the lowest impact on surroundings. Certification programs today rely on annual in-person audits that is only affordable by a limited number of larger farms, which also has been difficult to conduct due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. While certification programs are moving to supplement audits with more frequent farmer-submitted information, this too has been challenging due to the lack of incentives for sharing data. Reef Support brings together insights from the farm paired with knowledge from the eyes of the skies.
Each year, billions of pounds of trash and other pollutants enter the ocean. Some of the debris ends up on our beaches, washed in with the waves and tides. Some sink, eaten by marine animals that mistake it for food, and some accumulate in ocean gyres. Despite the economic benefits of tourism, beach managers have grown increasingly resistant to continued resort development due to lack of clear predictive insights and planning strategies. Reef Support brings informative insights to better manage coastal and land-based pollution.
Healthy reefs act as natural barriers, protecting coastal cities, communities, and beaches from pounding ocean waves. Nearly 200 million people depend on coral reefs to protect them from storm surges and waves. With more frequent and severe storms predicted as part of climate change, coastal protection services from our reefs will become even more important in the future. Increased acidification, pollution, fishing and other forms of coastal activities all impact our reefs.
On the 23rd of April, students of TU Delft were invited to participate in the 2021 Hackathon organised by YES!Delft Students and work on a case of Reef Support.
In January 2020, we have had the opportunity to begin an incredible journey and partnership with the Indonesia Biru Foundation (IBF).
On the 1st of June, Reef Support had the incredible opportunity to present the factors contributing to the demise of coral reefs around the world at Lycée Français Vincent Van Gogh.
New platform launches, hackathons, investment opportunities, free workshops and webinars.