Micro-fragment nurseries
We propagate heat-tolerant Porites and Acropora fragments on suspended tables and 3D-printed reef modules.
Coral Lab
Science-led restoration in the Coral Triangle scientific area
Our reef team tests heat-resilient coral micro-fragmentation, larval propagation, and reef acoustics to accelerate recovery across Tun Mustapha Park's mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef corridors in the Sulu Sea.
Restoration pillars
Interdisciplinary research drives measurable reef resilience.
Larval seeding barges
Floating larval pools capture egg slicks, encourage settlement on ceramic substrates, and are deployed to damaged reefs.
Reef acoustics
Hydrophone arrays measure bioacoustics to track reef recovery, guiding adaptive management decisions.
Open data, shared impact
Partners
Sabah Parks, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Reef Check Malaysia, Blue Hope Sabah Co-op, and global universities contribute expertise and open-source analytics.
Data access
Stay dashboards provide live coral growth rates, temperature anomalies, and biodiversity counts. Journal visitors can subscribe for quarterly white papers.
2025 impact snapshot
Our monitoring program tracks socio-ecological indicators with Indigenous rangers.
Survival After 12 Months
86%
Acoustic Biodiversity Gain
42%
Village Rangers Trained
28
Residencies & field courses
We host marine labs, youth fellowships, and documentary crews aligned with our regenerative ethos.
Citizen science
Co-create reef data
Week-long immersions for ocean enthusiasts and student groups pairing lagoon dives, species ID labs, and nightly reflection circles with our marine team.
Research residencies
Wet lab & dive logistics
Visiting scientists receive dedicated lab benches, data management support, and staffed dive ops for rapid reef experiments.
Documentary field units
Low-impact production
Storytellers tap drone-free vantage points, hydrophone audio sessions, and community interview briefings under eco-sensitive guidelines.
Youth pathways
Reef ranger certification
Sabah youth earn Reef Guide credentials, language mentorship, and stipends linked to long-term employment at the reserve and partner NGOs.