Our Waves of Action

How We Are Different

The Ocean Rescue Alliance is a one-of-a-kind organization run by leading reef scientists and artists that design artificial reefs to more closely mimic natural reef structures from an ecological and geological science-based perspective with interstitial spaces, critical micro and macro habitat. This helps promote fish biodiversity, creating complex habitat space that gives different fish species and life stages homes, as well as providing habitat for benthic species including outplanted and naturally recruited coral. We have researched over 35 unique reef module designs assessing fish and marine recruitment to identify the best performing reef structures which promote high fish biodiversity and benthic recruitment. We also incorporate applied restoration techniques that enable integrate and restore species such as corals, oysters, or mangroves. We can imbed our reefs with receivers to easily outplant corals or other restoration targets. In addition to applied restoration strategies to meet the area of need, we have specific artificial reef units that aid in protecting against coastal erosion. Our wave reduction modules help reduce wave attenuation and buffer storm surge. In conjunction with the University of Miami and other partners, ORAI plans to pilot ocean applications of coastal infrastructure to aid in coastal resiliency.