Coral Alliance Map | GEMS-Taiwan

Overview

This map serves as a guide for future iGem teams, streamlining the process of finding relevant and suitable resources efficiently. For example, if an iGem team wishes to search for marine related organizations in a specific area, the research process would be simplified by using our coral alliance map. The table also directly provides the users with descriptions and website links to ensure a smooth and easy research process. Additionally, it encourages collaboration among stakeholders in the field, fostering connections that can further advance coral research and conservation efforts.

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Asia Coral Alliance List

Name	Country	Link	Description
Reefwatch Marine Conservation	India	https://reefwatchindia.org/	Reefwatch Marine Conservation is a non-profit organization established in 1993. They helped with restoration, conservation, aim to conserve coral reefs and marine life in Karnataka Coast, Goa Coastline, and Andaman Islands. Moreover, they plan to raise awareness through the Blue India Photography Competition, rescues broken coral, and helps secure these fragments using mineral accretion technology and electrolysis.
Coral Guardian	Indonesia	https://www.coralguardian.org/en/	Coral Guardain is a non-governmental organization started in 2012 and it located in both Indonesia and Spain. They aim to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems while collabing with local organizations to raise public awareness.
Sheba Hope Reef	Indonesia	https://www.shebahopegrows.com/home	With the help of the local island community, Sheeba Hope Reef plants special steel structures called reef stars to restore reefs. The corals will grow onto these reef stars that would allow them to thrive and the coral's life will return to the ocean.
Coral Triangle Center (CTC)	Bali	https://www.coraltrianglecenter.org/	Coral Triangle Center is afoundation base in Bali. They aim to promote the conservation of marine biodiversity and the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources.
Reeformers	Indonesia	https://reeformers.org/	Reeformers focus on creating a sustainable conservation ecosystem that is inclusive to all coastal community members and empowers them to increase their income and livelihoods.
North Bali Reef Conservation	Indonesia	https://northbalireefconservation.com/	North Bali Reef Conservation is a non-governmental organisation and coral reef restoration program based in the small fishing village of Tianyar on the North East coast of Bali.
Japanese Coral Reefs Society	Japan	https://www.jcrs.jp/en/	The Japanese Coral Reef Society (JCRS) is a multi-disciplinary community of diverse people who are attracted by a variety of functions of coral reefs. Studies of coral reefs help us to understand the past, present, and future of the earth, people and life. JCRS is a forum, where diverse people get together, make discussion and take actions for coral reefs.
KIKAI Institute for Coral Reef Sciences	Japan	https://kikaireefs-english.org/elementor-4769/	KIKAI Institute for Coral Reef Sciences is the epicenter of researches and scientific education on coral reefs and their inhabitants. The institution’s purpose is to provide professional and amateur scientists with the platform for scientific research and education, thereby promoting natural sciences. The institute boasts a unique status as one of the world’s rarest research institutions in the world, specializing exclusively on the study of coral reefs.
Korea-South Pacific Ocean Research Center	South Korea	https://icriforum.org/members/korea/	The Korea-South Pacific Ocean Research Center (KSORC) is located on a small island within the Chuuk Lagoon of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Chuuk State government and the Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI). The purpose is an expanding sphere of research activities in ocean science (biodiversity, climate change and coral restoration) to promote, coordinate and conduct ocean scientific studies for the mutual benefit of Korea and Island nations of the South Pacific.
Living Seas Hong Kong (勃勃海洋)	Hong Kong	http://livingseas.hk/	Living Seas Hong Kong (勃勃海洋) is a Hong Kong based not-for-profit community organisation comprised of concerned residents who are urgently seeking the implementation of strategic local marine protection programs and policies aimed at revitalizing Hong Kong’s unique marine ecosystem.
Oceana	Philippines	https://ph.oceana.org/about-us/	Oceana is an international organization focused solely on oceans, dedicated to achieving measurable change by conducting specific, science-based policy campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals.
Reef Check	Malaysia	https://www.reefcheck.org.my/what-we-do	Reef Check strive towards improving people's understanding of coral reef science. They conduct reef rehabilitation programmes and reef resilience surveys in various islands, the results of which were used in management plans for the islands
Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (海洋委員會海洋保育署)	Taiwan	https://www.oca.gov.tw/en/home.jsp?id=17&parentpath=0,3	To gain insights into coral growth surrounding Taiwan and enhance their habitats, the Marine Conservation Administration of Taiwan, established in Kaohsiung in 2018, conducts comprehensive coral surveys, collaborates with experts for extensive data collection, and fosters citizen involvement in coral monitoring and restoration endeavors.
Taiwan Coral Reef Society (台灣珊瑚礁學會)	Taiwan	http://taiwanesecoralreefsociety.blogspot.com/	Taiwan Coral Reef Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and research of coral reefs in Taiwan. They organize scientific expeditions, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of coral reef ecosystems.
Center for Sustainability Science, Academia Sinica (中央研究院永續科學中心)	Taiwan	https://www.cfss.sinica.edu.tw/index.asp?url=206&cno=0&ano=85&pno=0&pageno=1	The ong term projects of Center of Sustainability Science from the start of 2023 was focusing on establishing an effective paradigm of coral reef governance in Taiwan in the Anthropocene, specifically around Green Island. They work on coral restoration projects, promote sustainable diving practices, and collaborate with local communities to protect coral.
National Academy of Marine Research (國家海洋研究院)	Taiwan	https://www.namr.gov.tw/en/	A national geographic database with spatial records of deep-sea corals from research funded by the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, results of other NOAA programs that study the deep sea, and data contributed by research institutions and international organizations.
Penghu Ocean Conservation Education Center (澎湖海洋保育教育中心)	Taiwan	https://www.art.net.tw/tocec/	Penghu County establishes the Marine Conservation Education Center within its aquaculture seed breeding site, utilizing production sites, conservation operations, and learning media to engage the public, while undertaking coral reef restoration to enhance regional marine resources.
National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium (國立海洋生物博物館)	Taiwan	https://www.nmmba.gov.tw/en/Default.aspx	NMMBA organized an exhibition called "The Coral Hospital" at Thailand's Chulalongkorn University, funded as part of Taiwan’s new Southbound Initiative. It consists of several themes, including coral diagnosis, coral treatment, coral cryopreservation, coral recovery, coral preservation.
Nature Society	Singapore	https://www.nss.org.sg/nss_group.aspx?group_id=quXltV4R2jc=&ab=t	Nature Society Singapore is a dynamic civil society organization which promotes nature awareness and appreciation, and forges local and international collaborations in the protection and preservation of Earth’s natural ecosystems, including corol reefs.
The Coral Tribe	Thailand	https://www.thecoraltribe.com/	The Coral Tribe is a dedicated organization in Thailand focused on marine conservation. Through training, education, and a holistic approach, they aim to enhance the health of oceans and coral reefs, working towards their preservation and restoration for the benefit of future generations impacted by human activities.
Phuket Coral Conservation	Thailand	https://phuketcoralconservation.com/	Thavorn Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), is undertaking a collaborative coral conservation project in Nakalay Bay, Phuket. Phuket Coral COnservation's mission is to restore and preserve the local reef while adhering to regulations and international standards, aiming to set an example for the Phuket travel industry and inspire other businesses to engage in coral reef conservation.
New Heaven Reef Conservation Program	Thailand	https://newheavenreefconservation.org/	The NHRCP's mission is to preserve, protect, and restore coral reef ecosystems around Koh Tao, while raising awareness and educating people about marine conservation. As part of the Conservation Diver collective, they have been actively involved in marine conservation education, working towards safeguarding these fragile underwater spaces for future generations amidst the challenges posed by climate change and human activities.
Biorock	Thailand	https://biorock-thailand.com/	Biorock Thailand is a non-profit group affiliated with the Global Coral Reef Alliance, dedicated to conducting coral reef restoration and fishery aggregate projects in Southeast Asia. They also engage in community-based efforts, educational activities, and environmental awareness programs, utilizing Biorock® Technology, a unique method that promotes coral growth, self-repair, shoreline protection, and attracts marine life while offering protection against human impacts.
CORE Sea	Thailand	https://coresea.com/	Core Sea organization is committed to ecological scientific studies as the foundation for their conservation efforts, conducting research, experiments, and monitoring reef health with local partners. They also provide opportunities for young researchers worldwide, supporting their theses and actively seeking assistance and new perspectives.
Global Coralition (no physical address but their website is pretty cool)	Thailand	https://globalcoralition.org/	The organization, Global Coralition, led by co-founders Angeline Chen and Kyle Block, was profoundly impacted by witnessing the decline of a cherished coral reef in Thailand. They recognized both the dire situation of reefs globally and the potential for their restoration. Inspired by scientific guidance and driven by the need for cultural transformation, they developed an approach that combines art, science, and community engagement, using sculptures as a means to foster a deep connection between people, the oceans, and one another.
Eco Koh Tao	Thailand	https://www.ecokohtao.com/	Eco Koh Tao specializes in providing comprehensive training and instruction to divers and dive professionals, with a strong focus on marine conservation. Their aim is to enhance the diving experience while ensuring the preservation of coral reefs for future generations.
Black Turtle Dive	Thailand	https://www.blackturtledive.com/conservation/marine-conservation-courses/coral-taxonomy-identification/	Black Turtle Dive is a progressive and innovative diving center that aims to empower divers to become competent and confident through their high-quality, personalized training courses. With a strong commitment to education, protection, and conservation, their goal is to inspire and energize individuals, whether they are beginners or experienced divers seeking to enhance their skills and passion for diving.
Coralyfe	Thailand	https://coralyfe.com/	The Coralyfe organization strive to repair the ecological damage inflicted on the coral reefs in Krabi, caused by years of unregulated tourism and development, with the aim of restoring their health and beauty. This is achieved through environmental education, coral progation, reef rescue & monitoring and cleanups & maintenance.
Reef Biology Research Group	Thailand	https://www.research.chula.ac.th/organization/reef-biology-research-group/	The Reef Biology Research Group in Thailand pioneers coral cultivation through sexual propagation, focusing on conservation and reef rehabilitation. They are dedicated to developing techniques that increase the growth, survival, and resilience of corals in the face of environmental challenges such as climate change, ocean acidification, and microplastic accumulation, while also conducting frontier research on coral adaptation using larvae.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR)	Thailand	https://www.dmcr.go.th/home	The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) in Thailand is actively involved in policy formulation, enforcement, monitoring, research, conservation, and rehabilitation of coastal resources. The Marine and Coastal Research and Development Institute, operating under the DMCR, focuses on research implementation in marine and coastal habitats, providing valuable insights used for planning and managing marine and coastal resources. https://www.dmcr.go.th/department.
The Veterinary Medical Aquatic Animal Research Center of Excellence (VMARCE)	Thailand	https://www.facebook.com/VMARC.CHULA	The Veterinary Medical Aquatic Animal Research Center (VMARC) is a learning organization under the Internal Medicine Unit of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Chulalongkorn University. Their mission is to provide academic services, including teaching, research, and treatment, in the field of aquatic veterinary medicine, focusing on disease diagnosis, aquaculture development, and collaboration with other agencies for the conservation and health of aquatic animals in Thailand.
Coastal Impact	India	https://coastalimpact.in/	Coastal Impact has been conducting underwater cleanup drives for the last 25 years. The team has found and removed a number of plastic items, garbage, and glass materials that pose a health hazard to marine creatures.
Maldives Coral Institute	Maldives	https://www.maldivescoral.org/	The Maldives Coral Institute is a science-led body that aims to help coral reefs to survive and adapt to the changing climate. Their mission is to research, develop and implement the means to build coral resilience, mitigate adverse human impact and save corals and reefs from irreversible loss and degradation.
Sri Lankan Marine Conservation Society (SLMCS)	Sri Lanka	http://aquabase.uwu.ac.lk/slmcs	SLMCS works on the big issues concerning the sea. Their key focus is to clean the beaches after tourist seasons, make their fisheries sustainable and protect and recover our threatened ocean wildlife. They also work to protect our precious coasts from inappropriate development, such as is occurring right now along the Hikkaduwa coral reef.
Coralku	Malaysia	https://www.coralku.org/	Coralku is a non-profit coral restoration and conservation enterprise in Malaysia applying latest techniques to restore coral reefs at scale.

Carribbean Coral Alliance List

Name	Country	Link	Description
Caribbean Coral Restoration	Panama	https://loveforthesea.com/	Carribbean Coral Restoration aim for the advancement in reef restoration, rebuild diverse fish habitats, and work in tandem with like-minded organizations to help protect and rebuild our ecosystem.
Caribbean Reef Buddy	Carriacou Island, Grenada	https://www.caribbeanreefbuddy.org/	Caribbean Reef Buddy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and understanding of our unique marine life. Throughout our work our aim is to enhance conservation and scientific knowledge, while inspire people and lead by example, encourage environmental awareness and individual development.
Caribbean Coral Reef Institute	Puerto Rico	https://www.uprm.edu/ccri/	The Caribbean Coral Reef Institute (CCRI) is a research-oriented organization associated with the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM). CCRI sponsors scientific research and monitoring programs that address short and long-term management-driven priorities for the understanding and managing of the coral reef ecosystem of the US Caribbean. Through its sponsored programs and partnerships, CCRI aims to build research and management capacity in order to fully utilize the scientific expertise of the region in promoting both sustainable ecosystems and the services they provide.
Carribean Coral Reef Ecosystem Program (CCRE)	Belize	https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/smithsonian-marine-station/affiliated-programs/caribbean-coral-reef-ecosystems-program	The CCRE is a program/project that is affiliated with the Smithonian. They are dedicated to investigations of coral reefs and associated mangroves, seagrass meadows, and sandy bottoms. Their research is dedicated to topography, origin, geological development, and oceanography of the Meso-American Reef and its numerous islands.

Oceania Coral Alliance List

Name	Country	Link	Description
Australian coral reef society	Australia	https://australiancoralreefsociety.org/	Australian coral reef society focuses on promoting scientific research on Australian coral reefs and fosters a new generation of up and coming reef scientists, and provides objective advice to policymakers to secure the long-term future of coral reefs.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation	Australia	https://www.barrierreef.org/	Great Barrier Reef Foundation focuses on protecting ocean habitats while protecting and restoring coral reefs to allow them to battle climate change. To achieve these goals, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation raised funds, invested in new ideas and desgined programs that have made breakthroughs in marine restoration.
Australian Marine Conservation Society	Australia	https://www.marineconservation.org.au/fight-for-our-reef/	Australian Marine Conservation Society is an independent charity society/program that is passionate and devoted to protecting Australian marine life and oceans. This organization was founded back in 1965, and have continuously led movements including ones that resulted in the resulted in the protection of multiple marine lives, not just the ones of coral reef's.
Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program	Australia	https://gbrrestoration.org/	The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program's goal is to restore coral reef while researching and deploying new solutions. Not only this, they also seek both domestic and international experts to create new innovative solutions that allow assist coral reefs in fighting climate change and thrive in the Great Barrier Reef area.
Niue Ocean Wide	Niue, Newzeland	https://niueoceanwide.com/	As Niue's first Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Niue and Tofia Niue, Niue Ocean Wide strives to establish a blue economy that promotes long-term ocean preservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development for Niue. They believe in a shared responsibility to country-driven conservation.
Guam Coral Reef Initiative	Guam	https://www.guamcoralreefs.info/	Guam's government launched the Guam Coral Reef Initiative with the goal of addressing threats to coral reefs. Their vision is to create a comprehensive program for the protection and successful management of Guam's coral reef ecosystems via sustainable use and conservation. Additionally, Guam Coral Reef Initiative is highly engaged in public outreach and education in order to promote awareness about the importance of coral reefs and how individuals can contribute to their conservation.
Palau International Coral Reef Center	Palau	https://picrc.org/	Palau International Coral Reef Center hope to provide high-quality and insightful research, education, and opportunities to foster the administration of Palau's ocean resources, promote sustainable development, and inspire the World. Coral Reef Monitoring Project is one of the key programs they are actively exploring. Their researchers conduct in-depth monitoring studies at 23 reef locations around Palau every two years to estimate the health of Palau's reefs and recommend national management policies.
Great Barrier Reef Legacy	Australia	https://greatbarrierreeflegacy.org/	Great Barrier Reef Legacy is a non-profit organization with a crucial mission: ensuring the enduring existence of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reef ecosystems globally. They achieve this by implementing pioneering initiatives, conducting innovative research, and providing captivating educational material to involve the public, back scientific efforts, and expedite actions necessary for coral reef conservation. The organization's team possesses a wealth of expertise acquired through more than 35 years of expeditions, tourism, multimedia projects, and research focused on the Great Barrier Reef. Comprising devoted and proficient volunteers, they are resolutely dedicated to safeguarding our precious reefs.
NIWA	New Zealand	https://niwa.co.nz/	NIWA, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, was founded in 1992 as a Crown Research Institute. Functioning independently as a company with its own Board of Directors and Executive, NIWA's primary objective is to conduct cutting-edge environmental science that facilitates the sustainable management of natural resources both for New Zealand and the broader global community.
Coral Gardeners	French Polynesia	https://coralgardeners.org/	Coral Gardeners wants to bring about a significant transformation in ocean conservation by actively participating in coral reef restoration and raising awareness through inventive approaches. They utilize advanced methods to cultivate and replant robust corals, with the aim of extending restoration initiatives worldwide and empowering local communities to take part in coral gardening. The CG Labs are dedicated to advancing coral knowledge and refining restoration and monitoring methods through the development of innovative tools and techniques. Additionally, they conduct educational and awareness campaigns to motivate people to protect reefs and address climate change, both at the local and global scale.