About Us
Our Story
Coral Reefstoration Ghana is an NGO founded in 2023 by marine conservationists George and Esi Amado, born from their deep love for the ocean, and feeling an urgent call to protect it.
Along Ghana’s coast, vibrant marine life once flourished around reefs that are now struggling to survive. With Coral Reefstoration Ghana we are bringing together conservationists, scientists, divers, storytellers, and community leaders to revive Ghana’s underwater ecosystems.
Through hands-on restoration, research, and education, we’re building local capacity and training the next generation of marine conservationists to care for our oceans.
From launching Ghana’s first ever Dive Lab in order to build capacity in underwater research and coral restoration, to partnering with schools and local fishermen, our work is rooted in collaboration and community.
UN Ocean Decade Endorsement
Coral Reefstoration Ghana is officially endorsed by the United Nations as a UN Ocean Decade Project. Learn more about our endorsement and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) on our blog below.
Mission Statement
Build capacity and ocean access
We want to build capacity and create access for ocean enthusiasts, conservationists, and scientists, empowering them to tell compelling stories that inspire ocean protection and foster a renewed mindset for conservation.
Inspire a community conservation movement
We want to inspire a generation of ocean stewards who protect and restore Ghana’s Ocean and coral reefs through storytelling, science, and community empowerment.
Impact Strategy
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Coral Reef Education Program
Engage schools in ocean literacy programs
Train teachers on marine education
Host Annual “Ocean Awareness Week” in at least 3 coastal regions
Virtual Reality (VR) Coral Reef Education Experience
Produce 360° VR reef videos and uploaded on VR headsets For Education experience
Ocean Storytelling Fellowship
Organize Ocean storytelling Labs to train fellows to produce their ocean stories content
Produce digital stories published on reefs and conservation efforts
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Host Ghana Dive Labs training participants in diving skills to facilitate local underwater research and restoration work
Reef Leaders Program
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Exploratory Dives for Reef Discovery
Objective: Conduct exploratory dives along Ghana’s coast to discover new reefs and identify emerging threats.Champion the protection and transformation of the abandoned Saltpond oil platform slated for decommissioning, to safeguard the habitat of the corals and other marine species residing there.
Why Are Coral Reefs Important?
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![Underwater scene with coral and a small seahorse camouflaged among the rocks and coral.]()
Natural barrier against climate change for the coasts
Reefs offer natural protection against storm surges and sea level rise, as they act as a physical barrier absorbing 97% of wave energy before it gets to shore.
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![Underwater scene with numerous small fish swimming near a large pillar or structure.]()
Biodiversity and ocean health
70% of the oxygen we breathe actually comes from the ocean, not trees. Coral reefs help maintain ocean health, as one of the most biodiverse ecosystems, supporting 25% of marine species.
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![A starfish with black spots on its white body on the ocean floor.]()
Local economies
Reefs underpin the fishing industries, so ensuring their health is necessary for economic resilience in Ghana’s fishing communities, where people’s livelihoods depend on the continued ability to fish.
