Our partner: Coral Catch

Coral Catch is a registered NGO in Indonesia dedicated to addressing two critical challenges: the rapid decline of coral reefs and the gender gap in marine conservation. Their mission is to empower 100 local women to become leaders in protecting and restoring Indonesia's vital coral reefs.

Through their award-winning nine-week scholarship program, women gain the knowledge, tools, and experience needed to establish and monitor coral restoration projects. By building a strong network of female conservationists, they aim to secure the future of coral reefs, which are essential to ocean life and, ultimately, life on Earth.

Time is running out for our coral reefs, with scientists predicting that over 90% could disappear by 2050. Coral Catch is taking action—because saving the reefs means saving our planet.

Interesting facts about Coral Catch

#1 Women empowerment

Since 2021, Coral Catch has received over 250 applications and, to date, has empowered 32 incredible women across 8 program batches. Remarkably, 80% of our alumni are now working in marine conservation, diving industries, or pursuing further studies related to the marine environment. We are on a mission to empower 100 women by 2030!

#2 Coral restoration lab

In our conservation efforts, we have deployed a coral restoration lab (coral nursery), over 200 hexdome structures, and two coral art installations: Back to Life and Waves of Change. Together, these structures span a restoration area of 678 m², contributing to the rehabilitation of Gili Air's coral reefs.

#3 Blue Heroes Award

Our founder, Rose, achieved 1st Place in the prestigious Blue Heroes Awards, a testament to her vision and leadership in marine conservation.

#4 Supported by donations

You can support Coral Catch by sponsoring a program batch or contributing to the purchase of additional conservation materials.

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What is the focus of the Coral Catch?

Coral Catch is a groundbreaking scholarship program focused on empowering women, particularly in Indonesia, to pursue careers in marine conservation.

Through a transformative 9-week program, participants gain hands-on experience in coral restoration, learn from conservation experts in workshops and master-classes, and develop valuable skills in areas such as reef monitoring, social media, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.

In addition to empowering women, Coral Catch is dedicated to conserving and restoring coral reefs in the waters surrounding Gili Air. By combining education, empowerment, and environmental action, the program creates a lasting impact on both its participants and the marine ecosystems they work to protect.

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What is the philosophy behind Coral Catch?

The philosophy behind Coral Catch is rooted in founder Rose's observation while living in Gili Air: it is rare to see female Indonesian divers, especially those working in marine conservation. This realization inspired her to create an all-female coral restoration team, fostering empowerment, inclusivity, and representation in the field of marine conservation.

How can people join or support Coral Catch?

Coral Catch offers scholarships exclusively for Indonesian women, empowering them with knowledge, networks, and field experience through a transformative 9-week program. Participants, known as "superwomen" engage in workshops on reef health monitoring, coral restoration planning, and hands-on structure building.

They also attend masterclasses led by female experts in marine conservation, coral science, entrepreneurship, empowerment, social media, public speaking, and more. You can join Coral Catch by applying for a scholarship if you meet the criteria.

To support our mission, you can spread the word about Coral Catch, donate funds, sponsor a program batch, or contribute research and dive equipment. Additionally, you can support by volunteering as a masterclass speaker, sharing your expertise to inspire and empower our superwomen.

These initiatives empower local women while ensuring a positive impact on the environment. If you want to learn more about Coral Catch, click here.

Our ultimate goal is to build a strong network of 100 female leaders who protect and restore the coral reefs of Indonesia - lets connect and make things happen!

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