"Humans have mapped the human genome, landed astronauts on the moon, and in less a year developed a viable vaccine to a virus that created a pandemic and threatens humanity. It is time to focus the same attention on our oceans with bold, ambitious, and achievable initiatives."
It’s time for an Ocean-Shot.
- Dr. Deborah Brosnan
It’s time for an Ocean-Shot.
- Dr. Deborah Brosnan
EXCITING UPDATE- OCEANSHOT HAS DEPLOYED (click here)
Coral Reef Restoration to Scale
On May 27, 2021, Dr. Deborah Brosnan - a leader in environmental risk reduction and problem solving across government, civil and private sectors - in partnership with global philanthropist, entrepreneur and environmentalist, John Paul DeJoria, announced the official launch of a massive, first-of-its-kind 1-ha coral reef restoration in Antigua and Barbuda. The project, dubbed “Ocean-Shot,” will create a world-class coral reef program with solutions that are transferable, scalable, and can be deployed to other nations in urgent need. The Ocean-Shot site is a living-lab hub where innovators can come and test their technologies aimed at environmental protection. The project is fully supported by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and championed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Ocean-Shot has partnered with PADI and under the leadership of CEO Dr. Drew Richardson, the project will engage citizen divers and embed our restoration techniques into dive practices.
In June 2021, the Global Citizen Forum adopted OceanShot as one of its supported flagship initiatives.
On November 3, 2021, Dr. Brosnan announced a collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Prime Minister Gaston Browne in front of global tech and innovation leaders at Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal inviting them to come to the Ocean-Shot project site and test their innovations and technologies that will help to save our oceans and protect our community against climate change. Read the full press release here.
Coral reefs are among the most ecologically and economically valuable ecosystems on our planet. They cover less than 0.1% of the world’s ocean, support over 25% of marine biodiversity, and support over 1 billion people with a wide range of ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fisheries production, sources of medicine, recreational benefits, and tourism revenues. Without reefs, coastal populations will become more vulnerable to environmental risks, jeopardizing their homes and economic wellbeing which could push millions to flee to more stable countries. Strong coral reefs and resilient island nations will help reduce the likelihood of climate-forced migration in the future.
“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.”
Watch the official launch event for Ocean-Shot below to hear from Dr. Brosnan and the project partners on what makes this vision unique and how Ocean-Shot is leading the way on coral reef restoration to scale.
In June 2021, the Global Citizen Forum adopted OceanShot as one of its supported flagship initiatives.
On November 3, 2021, Dr. Brosnan announced a collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Prime Minister Gaston Browne in front of global tech and innovation leaders at Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal inviting them to come to the Ocean-Shot project site and test their innovations and technologies that will help to save our oceans and protect our community against climate change. Read the full press release here.
Coral reefs are among the most ecologically and economically valuable ecosystems on our planet. They cover less than 0.1% of the world’s ocean, support over 25% of marine biodiversity, and support over 1 billion people with a wide range of ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fisheries production, sources of medicine, recreational benefits, and tourism revenues. Without reefs, coastal populations will become more vulnerable to environmental risks, jeopardizing their homes and economic wellbeing which could push millions to flee to more stable countries. Strong coral reefs and resilient island nations will help reduce the likelihood of climate-forced migration in the future.
“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.”
Watch the official launch event for Ocean-Shot below to hear from Dr. Brosnan and the project partners on what makes this vision unique and how Ocean-Shot is leading the way on coral reef restoration to scale.
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