Reefs In Ecuador are constantly undergoing changes due to natural and anthropogenic stressors. Corals in this area have been affected by strong oceanographic events known as El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

The commercialization of coral fragments, unsustainable tourism, anchoring, discharge of contaminants, and ghost nets, along with the increasing effects of climate change, collectively pose significant threats to coral coverage in Ecuador.

Corallium is the first coral restoration project in continental Ecuador. We use 3 different coral nursery methods and 2 out planting methods.

We are growing resilient coral species, able to adapt and survive to future stressors.

This project is part of the efforts for restoring coral ecosystems that have been lost along the coastal area. We currently have 2 nursery areas in the Machalilla National Park.

Research and science are fundamental to this project. We have monthly monitoring activities, where fragments are being measured for growth, while we also take into account seawater parameters, such as temperature, pH and turbidity, which are crucial for the growth of the coral fragments.

Corallium is also working with different coastal communities by educating fishermen and people in the tourism area about the importance of coral reefs not only for the ocean, but for humans as well.

They participate in different workshops about coral conservation, restoration, and monitoring. These actions create an environmental awareness in the local communities, who are crucial for the conservation of reef ecosystems.