Restoring Crystal Bay: 207 Coral Structures, 5 Months, One Shared Mission

On February 21, 2026, we officially kicked off our newest coral restoration initiative in Crystal Bay together with Prodia Lab.

In partnership with Indo Ocean Foundation (IOF) and Terra Segara Indonesia, and proudly sponsored by PT. Prodia Widyahusada TBK (Prodia Lab), this project marks a powerful step forward in rebuilding one of Bali’s most iconic reef ecosystems.

Crystal Bay has long been a world-class dive destination. But like many reefs globally, it faces increasing pressure from climate change, tourism, and environmental stress. In 2026, we’re taking action.

Our team carefully inspect and secure coral structures in our restoration project, ensuring the fragments are properly positioned on the structures.

🌿 Why Crystal Bay?

Crystal Bay is one of Bali’s most iconic marine landscapes — a place where vibrant coral gardens once flourished and marine life moved in abundance. For years, it has drawn divers from around the world.

But like reefs across the globe, it has faced mounting pressure: warming oceans, physical damage, and environmental stress.

Restoration is no longer a future plan. It is a present responsibility.

🌱 A Commitment in Numbers — and in Heart

Throughout 2026, we are working to install 207 coral structures across two key restoration areas:

159 structures at Mushroom Bommie Site
48 structures at IOF Site

Each structure represents more than steel and substrate.

It represents:

A future coral colony.
A shelter for fish.
A rebuilding of biodiversity.
A second chance for a fragile ecosystem.

Reef restoration takes patience. Coral grows slowly. But hope grows faster when action begins.

Dive map of Crystal Bay in Nusa Penida, showcasing depth zones and planned coral restoration areas, including 48 structures and 159 structures with coral fragments at depths of 6-8 meters and beyond.

🌊 More Than a Project — A Shared Effort

This initiative is not happening in isolation.

It is powered by collaboration.

It brings together conservation organizations, the private sector, students, and local ocean advocates — all aligned with one purpose: protecting the marine future of Crystal Bay.

And as we move forward, we will actively involve dive centers across Nusa Penida Island to take part in this action.

Because the reef belongs to everyone who depends on it — from local communities to marine tourism operators, from first-time snorkelers to seasoned dive professionals.

When dive centers step in as partners, restoration becomes a community movement.

🐠 What Restoration Really Means

Coral restoration is not just about placing structures underwater.

It is about rebuilding habitat complexity.

It is about giving juvenile fish a home.

It is about restoring natural balance.

It is about ensuring that future generations can still experience the magic of swimming over a living reef.

And it is about shifting from admiration to stewardship.

🌅 The Future of Crystal Bay

The work that began on February 21, 2026, is only the first chapter.

Over the coming months, structures will be installed, coral fragments will attach and grow, and marine life will slowly reclaim the space.

It will take time.

But every restored structure is a promise — that Crystal Bay is worth protecting, worth investing in, and worth fighting for.

The ocean has given us beauty, livelihoods, and inspiration.

Now it is our turn to give something back.