Our ceramics and ocean preservation workshops teach children how to work with clay while raising their awareness about marine life.
Children and parents shape their own ceramic pieces, which will form an artificial coral reef in the Mediterranean. Over time, this reef will become a habitat for marine life.
DIVE INTeach your children about the ocean, unleash your creativity and participate in the construction of an underwater ecosystem.
A coral reef is a diverse and dynamic underwater ecosystem populated by coral polyps, tiny marine animals. Often called "tropical forests", they support 25% of all marine life, protect the coasts and support coastal fishing communities.
The beauty and mystery of coral reefs surpass anything on earth.
— Sir David Attenborough
The lives of billions of people depend on coral biodiversity. From food supply to shoreland protection against waves, storms and floods, especially on small islands. Our well-being is closely linked to that of our reefs.
Imitating natural rock, ceramic is ideal for reef restoration, as it is non-toxic and durable, unlike concrete or plastic that are usually used instead. Their porous surface helps coral larvae attach and grow, while their custom shapes provide shelter for marine life.
Corals have no eyes, legs, or tail but are nevertheless part of the animal kingdom. It is a colony of tiny moving creatures called polyps, connected to each other by a skin covering a hard branch-shaped skeleton.
Emil was a Scuba PADI Divemaster in Thailand, witnessing first-hand the disappearance of our colourful coral reefs. Believes communities can make a difference and all of us can protect the Mediterranean.
Feel free to get in touch: emil@myreefs.com
Lilou grew up on the coasts of the Mediterranean, developing a passion for science, leading her to this project. Her motto is: "it's not rocket science!"