Power to
the Gardeners

Collaborations

Who we work with.

Research institutions, brands, and media working with Coral Gardeners to restore coral reefs.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Titouan examining corals in the nursery

Research + science

  • CRIOBECentre de Recherches Insulaires et Observatoire de l'Environnement — our primary research partner in Mo'orea.
  • University of California, Santa BarbaraEnvironmental eDNA research and fish survey analysis at our restoration sites.
  • UNESCOSupporting four UN Sustainable Development Goals through community-led coral restoration.

Brands

  • PradaPartnership supporting reef restoration in French Polynesia.
  • RolexLong-term partnership backing coral science and field operations.
  • K-WayTechnical apparel collaboration — recycled ocean materials, built for the field team. Featured in Vogue.
  • Hugo BossCorporate partnership funding nursery expansion and coral planting programs.
  • KenzoBrand collaboration raising awareness and funding for reef restoration.
  • Air TahitiLogistics partner supporting field operations across French Polynesia.
  • CoronaOcean conservation campaign partnership and coral planting events.

Media + storytelling

  • Sea LegacyJoint ocean storytelling and the Ocean on Fire campaign with Earthrise Studio.
  • National GeographicFeatured coverage of CG's restoration work and reef science.
  • VogueFashion and ocean conservation editorial featuring the K-Way collaboration.
  • HōkūleʻaPartnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and navigator Nainoa Thompson — corals planted in their honor.