Written by: Myrtle Bautista The ocean is a beautiful, mysterious place that we often take for granted. We think of it as a vast resource that will always be there, but the reality is that our oceans are in danger. The ocean is home to a staggering amount of life that is easily the largest ecosystem on Earth. But oceans are under threat from a variety of sources, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. The […] The post 5 Extraordinary Ways to Save Our Oceans appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

A SCUBA diving addict can be easily recognized as someone who daydreams about the sea most of the time. And who knows so much about marine life and random ocean facts. It’s also someone who will probably be so passionate about it that they will slowly but surely make you also fall in love with this unique world. And then you may realize that once we dive deep into that passion, there is no surfacing […] The post What Gift To Buy For A SCUBA Diving Addict? appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

Written by: Zach Norton Boating is a big industry. According to this study there were 11.97 million registered boats in the U.S. alone in 2020. To house and service these pleasure crafts, there were an estimated 9,952 marinas in business that same year. The result is plenty of fun-filled days on the water for American families. However, an unintended consequence is the release of uncalculated gallons of nonpoint source (NPS) pollutants into our waterways. If […] The post How Boaters and Marinas Can Manage Nonpoint Source Pollution appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

18 Augustus 2022 – Written by Stacey Bondareva  After years of hearing about the environmental crisis facing the Great Barrier Reef, there is finally a spark of hope—scientists have announced that the reef is displaying the highest coral cover in over 36 years. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the world’s largest coral reef system, stretching over 2300 kilometers (1430 miles). Containing an […] The post Great News for Great Barrier Reef: Highest Coral Cover Displayed in 36 Years! appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

Did you know that sadly, Indonesia is the world’s second largest contributor of plastic pollution? Rapid economic growth and a lack of solid waste disposal infrastructures means that a lot of single-use plastics end up in the oceans, harming marine life and food systems. However, not to fear—Indonesia isn’t simply standing by. From government initiatives to strong individuals fighting back, here are 4 ways Indonesia is tackling its plastic waste emergency head-on. 1. Plastic-Free Vision […] The post 4 BIG Ways Indonesia is Combating Its Plastic Waste Emergency! appeared first on Gili Shark Con ..read more

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth. They provide a home for a vast number of species and also protect our coastlines from storms and erosion. However, coral reefs are under threat, with coral bleaching affecting 90% of the coral reefs surveyed in the Great Barrier Reef this year, and more than 75% of reefs face bleaching globally. What Is Coral Bleaching And Why Is It So Bad? To understand coral bleaching, we […] The post How You Can Protect Our Coral Reefs appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

If you were lucky enough to take a tropical beach vacation more than 30 years ago, you were likely amazed at the underwater world you could explore with a snorkel and mask. Since then, underwater enthusiasts often find reefs are a disappointment, with bleached, broken, and dead corals more prominent than live colorful ones. Coral restoration projects are making a difference. They’re not just for guests of the hotels that sponsor them but make a […] The post Why You Should Choose A Hotel That Supports Coral Restoration appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

29 April 2021 We are at a point where we can change the tide on the oceans. But a healthy ocean requires robust global knowledge of ocean science. We need to work together, connect our actions, and learn from each other. We Can Not Manage What We Can Not Measure We are super excited to share with you that we will start a collaboration with Wageningen University & Research. We are sure that most of […] The post New Partnership Announcement appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

Here at the Gili Shark Conservation project, we work hard, year-round not just to protect sharks, but to protect all marine life including the coral reefs. In order to protect sharks, we must also do what we can to conserve their environment which is why in 2019 we decided to start our own coral restoration project. (A big thank you to our amazing partners The International SeaKeepers Society and PADI 5 star dive resort Oceans5 […] The post All You Ever Wanted To Know About Corals appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more

7 August 2020 In a continued partnership, The International SeaKeepers Society Asia has once again joined hands with our research team and will keep supporting our coral restoration project.  In 2019, 60 hex domes with over 600 coral fragments were situated at a selected location North of the Gili Islands, Indonesia. For those not familiar with this area, the Gili Islands are classed as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) called the Gili Matra Marine Park. […] The post More Support For Our Coral Restoration Project appeared first on Gili Shark Conservation ..read more