45+ years of combined peer-reviewed research. Not as a credential — as the foundation of everything we do in the field. We know which corals will survive 2050. That knowledge is what we bring to every program.
Identifying and cultivating coral genotypes with superior heat tolerance — the foundation of any restoration program that will survive in a warming ocean. Our founders have published extensively on heat-tolerant Red Sea and Indo-Pacific populations.
Developing faster, cheaper, and more effective methods for growing corals at scale — from fragmentation and microfragmentation to larval settlement. Our patented nursery systems are the commercial output of this research.
Building robust frameworks for measuring restoration success — coral cover, survival rates, biodiversity recovery, and ecological function. The REEFverse™ platform operationalises this into real-time dashboards and verifiable impact reports.
Understanding the algal symbiont communities that determine coral bleaching susceptibility — and using this knowledge to select and condition corals for long-term resilience in the field.
A global study on Platygyra daedalea co-authored by Dr Sebastian Schmidt-Roach — finding that heat tolerance is heritable (19–49% across populations) and that genetically diverse populations hold the greatest adaptive potential for climate-resilient restoration.
View publication →Led by Ocean Revive and KAUST, this comprehensive review compares the real-world costs of coral nurseries and outplanting methods globally. Median cost per outplant: ~$10 USD. Maritechture™ reef nails ranked among the fastest and most affordable techniques at $1.37–$2.16 per coral.
View publication →A peer-reviewed study testing three coral restoration platforms during the KAUST Reefscape Initiative over 13 months. Ocean Revive's modular system (Technology A) demonstrated high structural integrity, low cost per unit area, and strong survivorship with heat-tolerant Acropora and Pocillopora species.
View publication →Our news section covers science breakthroughs, peer-reviewed publications, field deployments, and the commercial case for reef restoration — written for the people who own, develop, and operate alongside reefs.
Read all articles →We work with universities, research institutions, and NGOs on coral science. Get in touch to discuss potential collaborations.