Every coral species contains unique genetic traits that determine how it responds to heat, disease, and changing oceans. Once a reef dies, those traits are lost forever.

Our Gene Bank exists to stop that loss.

It will:

• Safeguard coral diversity from around the world

• Store heat-resistant and disease-tolerant coral lines

• Give scientists and restoration teams access to vital material

• Serve as a global “backup” for reefs facing extinction

• Support breakthroughs that help corals survive future oceans

And because it’s open-source, the genetic material and data will be freely available to universities, researchers, conservation groups, and governments worldwide.

This project ensures that no matter how the climate changes, we will not lose the biological building blocks needed to restore coral reefs.

1. Preserve What Cannot Be Replaced

The Gene Bank will house living corals, cryopreserved fragments, gametes, and tissue samples—protecting genetic diversity for decades to come.

2. Empower the Global Scientific Community

Researchers worldwide will be able to request access to samples and data for free, supporting new discoveries, breakthroughs, and restoration projects.

3. Accelerate Coral Recovery

Genetic material stored in the Gene Bank can be used to rebuild reefs after bleaching events, storms, and disease outbreaks.

4. Create an International Collaboration Hub

By making everything open-source, we ensure that knowledge and resources flow freely—strengthening global reef conservation like never before.

Creating a world-class, open-source Gene Bank is a major undertaking. It requires highly specialised equipment, secure long-term storage, advanced lab systems, and ongoing care to keep coral samples healthy for decades to come. This is not a simple project — it is a global investment in the future of coral reefs.

Your support helps us build and maintain:

• A secure home for preserved coral genetics

• Living coral systems where unique species can be safely grown and studied

• Cryopreservation technology that protects coral material for generations

• An open-access digital platform that allows scientists worldwide to use this resource

• Ongoing monitoring and expert care to ensure the Gene Bank remains stable and reliable

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us create one of the most important conservation resources on the planet.

hen you support the Open-Source Coral Gene Bank, you are helping to:

🌍 Secure the genetic future of coral species
🔬 Give scientists the tools to develop new solutions to reef decline
💙 Provide free access to data, samples, and resources
🌱 Ensure restoration organisations can rebuild reefs for decades
⏳ Protect biodiversity before it disappears forever

Your generosity helps create a future where coral reefs still exist—where they can recover, adapt, and continue to protect coastlines and communities worldwide.