Deborah Brosnan

The ocean holds the key to planetary survival—OceanShot is how we unlock it.
- Dr. Deborah Brosnan

Over 600 million people live in coastal zones threatened by rising seas and storms. Without action, 70-90% of the world’s beaches could disappear by 2100 and in the US alone US$1trillion worth of real estate is at risk. Coral reef, largely through their structure protect shorelines as well as harboring 25% of marine biodiversity. Reefs are our original technology demonstrated to protect coastal communities and beaches and properties.

OceanShot: Coral Reefs. Climate Resilience. Coastal Futures.
OceanShot is a first-of-its-kind initiative to restore coral reefs at scale—combining cutting-edge science, innovation, and powerful partnerships to secure coastal resilience, biodiversity, and blue economies in the climate era.
OceanShot identifies the types of reefs that can create resilience, biodiversity, and help to keep sand on the beach, then designs, builds and deploys them. A scaleable technology.

Conceived and led by Dr. Deborah Brosnan in partnership with philanthropist John Paul DeJoria and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, OceanShot transforms degraded reefs into thriving ecosystems that protect shorelines, support marine life, and fuel sustainable prosperity.

Our MissionTo restore reefs as living infrastructure that defends coastlines, sustains biodiversity, and creates jobs—ensuring a future where nature and humanity thrive together.

What Makes OceanShot Different

Ocean Shot focuses on all ecosystem services – Reef architecture and structure •Habitat•Biodiversity support. •Coastal protection. •Economic value-return on investment for investors/developers, Hospitality, fisheries, and local job creation
Scale & Innovation – We design reef systems using advanced marine science, and with solutions that are scaleable
Climate Adaptation – We focus on species and designs for future ocean conditions.
Local & Global Impact – We deliver jobs, education, and ecosystem services that benefit local communities—and serve as a model for the world.
World-Class Partnerships – From luxury brands to royal initiatives and top-tier researchers, we unite diverse partners for shared climate solutions.

Where We Work🌍 Barbuda, Antigua & Beyond
Our flagship project is underway off the coast of Barbuda, with global expansion planned across climate-vulnerable coastlines.

Join the Mission Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, scientist, or citizen, OceanShot welcomes those ready to act boldly for the ocean.

Why We Need OceanShot

Coral reefs act as natural barriers, reducing 97% of wave energy from storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Without healthy reefs, coastal communities are more exposed to flooding and erosion. (Nature Communications, 2014)
The loss of coral reefs could double the annual cost of storm damage to coastal communities, reaching an estimated $272 billion by 2100. (US Geological Survey, 2018)
In the Caribbean, 60% of beaches are eroding due to rising sea levels and increased storm intensity. This threatens tourism, which accounts for >55% of GDP in many Caribbean nations.(UNEP, 2021)
In the Pacific, 40% of coastal areas in small island nations like Fiji, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands are at risk of being submerged by 2050 due to sea level rise.(Pacific Community, 2020)
In the U.S. alone, $1 trillion worth of coastal real estate is at risk from sea level rise and storm surges by the end of the century.(NOAA, 2021
OceanShot’s ability to focus on the reef structure provides an insurance policy to protect coastal areas and maintain biodiversity, in the face of increasing coral species loss.

“We have the responsibility to make the world a better place for our having been here,” said John Paul DeJoria. “I am committed to furthering new and advanced environmental conservation efforts, and am proud to partner with Dr. Brosnan on this innovative and impactful initiative.”

OceanShot CONTACT Kaylee Prince M.Sc.
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