Episode 79
Coral Vita: Revolutionizing Coral Reef Restoration
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Sam Teicher, Co-founder of Coral Vita, about the company’s innovative, land-based approach to coral reef restoration.
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder of Coral Vita, to explore an urgent environmental challenge: the rapid decline of coral reefs worldwide.
Coral reefs are among our planet’s most vital ecosystems, supporting marine life and coastal communities alike. Yet they’re disappearing at an alarming rate. Coral Vita has developed an innovative solution: land-based coral farms where corals are grown for 6-12 months using cutting-edge techniques, then transplanted back into the ocean to help dying reefs recover and thrive.
Sam shares why coral reefs matter—both ecologically and economically—and what threatens their survival. He also explains how Coral Vita’s mission-driven approach positions the company to tackle reef restoration at the scale needed to make a real difference.
Tune in to learn how Coral Vita is working to restore one of the ocean’s most endangered ecosystems.
Episode Highlights:
13:47 Coral Vita’s land-based coral farming methods
19:49 Coral Vita’s three business pillars
25:51 The difficulties and advantages of making Coral Vita a for-profit business
26:60 Adapting to local regulations and community needs
32:59 How Coral Vita partners with governments
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