A Reef of Life: Coral Innovation and Conservation in Colombia

At Green Souls Global we are excited to share the project "A Reef of Life" , an innovative initiative in partnership with Dislicores , whose objective is to restore and create new coral reefs in San Andrés. Thanks to this collaboration, we have established an operations center in San Andrés , where we have a strategic location for the creation of coral cookies. We work alongside marine biologists who continuously monitor the progress and growth of corals.

The Challenge of Coral Restoration

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Restoring coral reefs is a formidable challenge, undertaken by few entities with the aim of guaranteeing a functional ecosystem for future generations. Dislicores , known for its commitment to sustainability, has designed the "A Reef of Life" project, which combines its successful glass return program with the repair of coral ecosystems. Using pulverized glass, they manufacture platelets to repopulate these vital ecosystems affected by climate change.

Strategic Alliances for Conservation

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This project is a collaboration between Green Souls Global , Dislicores , and entities such as the Magdalena Regional Autonomous Corporation (CORPAMAG) , the El Rodadero Aquarium , the CIM Caribe Foundation , and the Santa Marta Sostenible Foundation . Together, we have managed to plant more than 10,000 coral fragments in the Colombian Caribbean, contributing to the national goal of restoring more than 150 meters of coral ecosystems in Santa Marta.

Importance of Coral Reefs

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Coral reefs are essential for marine biodiversity and ocean health. These ecosystems cover only 0.2% of the ocean surface, but are fundamental to the balance of other ecosystems. They help change the direction and speed of ocean currents, facilitating the formation of mangroves and seagrass beds. However, reefs are being severely affected by irresponsible human practices and natural phenomena exacerbated by climate change.

Restoration and Circular Economy

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Dislicores' "A Reef of Life" project is aligned with the national strategy "One Million Corals for Colombia", which seeks to recover 200 hectares of reefs. Using recycled glass in the manufacture of platelets for planting coral fragments, Dislicores incorporates circular economy practices, reusing glass waste to restore marine ecosystems.

Glass as a Sustainable Resource

Glass is an inert, ecological and 100% recyclable material, ideal for restoring ecosystems. Composed of 70% silica, this material can be extracted from recycled glass and used to manufacture resistant structures that facilitate the growth of corals, contributing to the health of the oceans.

Coral Planting

Coral seeding is a critical process for reef restoration. Using asexual fragmentation techniques, corals are divided and seeded on structures made from a mixture of pulverized glass and cement. These fragments are cared for until they reach stability and then transplanted to suitable habitats for their development.

Project Development

The "A Reef of Life" project has been developed in five unique experiences, involving communities, entities and corporations to generate socio-environmental benefits. Participants have built structures, fragmented corals and planted them in coral nurseries, promoting awareness about the importance of reefs and the circular economy.

These are our management indicators:

Recycled glass

+1.2

Tons of glass

Dislicores glass was used for this project

Coral planting

+10,000

coral fragments

which would become microhabitats for marine species

Coral Cookies

+3.000

Structures for sowing

Coral cookies emerge from our recovered glass

Intervened area

20

Meters

Squares

Intervened for the planting and transplantation of corals

This is how we lived a year of our project

A Reef of Life

We celebrate with joy a year full of exciting adventures and shared life with Dislicores, Mil 976, backed by the valuable support of Corpamag and the Cimcaribe foundation. Together, we planted around 10 thousand corals, returning vitality to the ocean. This achievement was possible thanks to the creation of bases made with more than 1.2 tons of pulverized glass from our bottles.💚

Coral planting operations center

This project is an example of how innovation and collaboration can boost environmental conservation. Thanks to our operations center in San Andrés, where we create coral cookies and monitor their growth alongside marine biologists, "A Reef of Life" not only seeks to restore coral reefs, but also to raise awareness and encourage sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and human communities. Join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future!