Coral Vita

About

Coral Vita is a leading commercial reef restoration platform focused on innovative land-based coral farming. Founded in May 2019 by Sam Teicher and Gator Halpern, the company operates its first farm in Freeport, Grand Bahama, and aims to establish a global network of high-tech farms. Coral Vita uses advanced techniques like micro-fragmenting and assisted evolution to grow resilient corals significantly faster than traditional methods, enhancing growth rates and resistance to environmental changes. The company offers a range of services, including ready-to-install supplies of diverse corals, restoration as a service, and licensed technology for scaling restoration efforts. Coral Vita's operations support various stakeholders, including tourism operators, coastal communities, and government agencies, contributing to biodiversity, coastal protection, and economic benefits. With a mission-driven approach, Coral Vita has restored over 100,000 corals and won the inaugural Earth's Shot Prize in 2021, demonstrating its commitment to impactful environmental solutions.