This project might be the one I look forward the most to see updates about. I've always known it's possible to "create" a reef. But I've not seen any successfull project yet. And the reefs are so so important for the general health of the earth.
i've seen a few successful projects rebuilding reefs, it's a slow process though and ain't a single rebuilt reef that's gonna look as beautiful as a natural surviving one without a few decades to grow
The structures already offer a bit of shelter so naturally they use the space already. And its a big bonus that they help us with the cleaning! Cheers, Duarte
I've always seen the theoretical or start side to building a reef, but it's often dump and then leave or there's no follow up to the first attempt. I am so happy that you are showing the updates for this alongside your other projects.
Monitoring and maintenance are the crucial part of coral restoration projects. And seeing the growth and changes over time is incredibly rewarding! Cheers, Yudi
One of the great things about this process is that iron is often a limiting nutrient in ecosystems so the long slow rusting will feed the reef for decades.
We need a place go be able to share more directly to those who want to follow the projects closely. You can expect a monthly video for each of our flagship projects and ad hoc videos on the other projects when we are able to film them :) - Cheers, Duarte
Over 1,000 structures to support coral deployed already, and already quite a few fish are moving into the area. Brushing off some of the algae by hand helps, but good to see that some of the fish are now earring the algae. Great work!
You just gave it a stick and they build a home around it. Nature is so strong and resourceful. This is the best natural restoration channel on TH-cam!!!!!
WOW! That's SO MUCH progress! In the comments to the Mossy Earth main channel video, a number of people expressed concerns about using zip ties to hold the coral to the structures. Duarte explained that zip ties were the best balance you've found for effectiveness. Since coral naturally makes its own calcium carbonate skeleton, are there any calcium-based cements you can use instead of zip ties? Cement worked for the horta, so maybe it could work for coral too? Or maybe just soft iron wire that will rust away over time but maybe last long enough for the coral to attach themselves? I'm sure you've looked into all these options, but I would LOVE to see the details of that research process!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and thoughtful questions! The challenge with using cement is that its application process can be more labor-intensive and time-consuming compared to zip ties. Some organizations in Indonesia use cement to attach coral fragments to larger concrete structures. They typically do this on the beach and deploy the structures from the shore (shore dive) because they have the geographical advantage. Our project site, however, is only accessible by boat, and we perform coral transplants directly underwater. Regarding soft iron wire, while it can rust away over time, one study found that corals attached with metal wire had a higher detachment rate compared to those attached with cable ties. Cheers, Yudi
Glad you enjoyed it! We will be improving the quality of these vlogs a bit moving forward so you can expect some consistency in how we present our work :) You can expect one video per month for each one of our flagship areas and then ad hoc videos on other projects! Cheers, Duarte
Great progress! The Mossy Earth video released just a few days ago told us the restoration was still awaiting permits. Looks like that got cleared up 6 weeks ago and now you have thousands of structures in the water. Glad to see fish already inhabiting this human-assisted reef. If results continue, this type of work should be undertaken near every at-risk coral reef.
Thank you for your support! Our team is committed to monitoring and sharing the results, and we hope to inspire similar efforts in other regions. Cheers, Yudi
That’s fantastic to hear! 🌊 Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support. In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
This method is briliant, you're doing such an amazing work here. This will likely have a bigger impact then many other higher budget projects on land. Maritime ecossystems are underfunded (re wilding as a whole is)
Thank you for the encouragement! Actually budget it one thing that slow down coral restoration project like this one. That is why we are grateful to have our members to make this project happened independently! Cheers, Yudi
Hey there, I know in the main video you guys were saying that the most intensive part of your production was coating each of these structures in sand, and I had an idea. If you distribute air across the sand and push it up through the top, the sand behaves like water (Mark Rober has a video about it). So you could actually dunk the structures to coat them
That sounds very interesting, thank you for the idea! Luckily we have local community in Nusa Lembongan helping us with the coating process, and they've been very helpful, we are lucky to have them join our efforts. Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes oh! That is wonderful to hear then. So glad you guys are being thoughtful with the whole process. I think the work you do is fantastic, just wanted to throw an idea out there in case you were looking for one. I hope you can keep doing re-wilding projects like this for a long time. Also super grateful for the reply!
Thank you for the update mas Yudi. I have been following Mossy Earth for some time now, and so happy to see what you guys have been doing. So yeah. Keep it up. Greetings from Bandung.
The cable ties used to attach the coral, are they biodegradable (Dont want to add to the microplastic issue in years to come)? Apologies for asking such a basic Q, I'm sure they are, I just want to make sure?
That’s a very important question. Biodegradable zip ties are designed to break down over time, the degradation rate can vary depending on environmental conditions. However, research comparing plastic and biodegradable zip ties indicates that while biodegradable options are more environmentally friendly, they may have higher failure rates in some cases. Their effectiveness and durability need to be carefully evaluated to ensure they support coral growth adequately before degrading. Traditional plastic zip ties are durable and can last long enough for corals to grow over them between 4-6 weeks time. As the coral continues to grow, it can incorporate the zip ties into its calcium carbonate skeleton. This means that the zip ties become part of the coral’s physical structure. Cheers, Yudi
Seems like if you clams or oysters it would help with the algae problem would help build the reef. Help fish hide better. Maybe some little strings of oysters on the bottom eventually the whole frame would be covered😮
Thank you for your valuable feedback! As the project progresses we try finding the best solutions for our coral restoration efforts. Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Yudi
Thank you for your concern on our team safety! The slope area is more exposed to currents, and often we have to hold onto the structures to be able to stay at teh same spot while tying the coral. It could be fun! And we got to test if the structures are firm enough! 😆 Cheers, Yudi
I wish I could get proper fottage to show people, but they moved so fast and they are very tiny. I watch them spawning with my own eyes, and that was trully magical! Cheers, Yudi
Thank you for your support. We are glad that you enjoy our content in this channel. In this channel we share on the ground action from our projects, stay tuned for our next update! Cheers, Yudi
I do have to criticize plastic zipties that can leach into the surroundings and affect corals I would recommend hemo cord. Very cheap and biodegradable. I don't know how it is there, but in neighboring Malaysia with a very similar heavy industry economy it is widely available But amazing job all the same
Hi! Based on the scientific literature plastic is by far the most used because of the high attachment success. We are currently conducting some trials to find what works best for us. Its a tradeoff between survival rates and the biodegradability of the material. We need the sweet-spot to minimise waste. - Cheers, Duarte
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes I'd reckon it racks to much of a cost in producing the structures, but how about welding metal clothespins to the structure? Then you could clamp the coral pieces with the clamp. Or even some sort of serrated pin that sticks out in an angle, so you can press it in between that and the structure. Just spouting ideas, keep up the good work, I love what you are doing!
Sounds interesting, would be tricky with the angle of the clothespin, since the size of the coral frgagment are vary, and some of them are quite bulky. We've been trying to create structure that can interlock with each other, that would reduced the use of zip ties significantly, any idea?
love everything your doing, apart from the plastic cable ties! is there no better fixing solution ? must be - but over all, congratualtions, so pleased for you
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🌿 We completely understand your concerns about using plastic cable ties. We’re actively researching and testing various eco-friendly alternatives to ensure our methods are as sustainable as possible. Cheers, Yudi
This project has been amazing to watch, you guys are doing so much for the environment!!! My only concern is regarding the use of plastic zip ties and the resin. How will they affect the marine life in the long term? Resin will probably be more stable, but the plastic zip ties have to be replaceable with something more natural right? Such as yarn or rope right?
Thank you so much for your support and for bringing up these important concerns! We’re actively researching and testing various alternatives to plastic, including biodegradable materials and natural fibers. Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Yudi
Amazing stuff guys! Just a question, why not using underwater epoxy to attach the corals to the structures rather than zip ties? That way you can place and orient the coral more easily and avoid using plastic you'll have to remove once corals attach :) Thanks for the amazing work!
Thank you so much for your support and for raising this excellent question! Underwater epoxy can be more expensive and less readily available and applying epoxy underwater can be more time-consuming and requires careful handling to ensure proper adhesion. We are actively trying to improve our method and exploring more sustainable alternatives. Cheers, Yudi
Beautiful project. Working to kickstart natural coral building with artificial structures for the coral. Great metal design also, considering tide movement! Two things to think about in the long haul. What type of steel did you use in the welding process, and have you considered the rust factor? And second thing, the plastic straps used for attaching the Coral, in time, will they become part of the coral structure? Those polymer plastics maybe won't degrade and plastic will be part of the coral structure itself? Just made me wonder 50 or 100 years from now
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support! In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel at Mossy Earth to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
Would it not be benefitial if there were two different types of scaffolding, especially with different hights. It would increase the possible area once the corals grow and maybe look a bit more natural in a few years/decades.
That's a good sugestion! Also, as the corals grow, they increase the reef’s rugosity, adding greater complexity and creating more habitats for marine life. Cheers, Yudi
Thank you so much for your support! In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel at Mossy Earth to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
Good news and watching the diversity of fish around your structures is very hopeful! Cleaning the algae from the structures Is a tedious job, wouldn't there be an alternative where you introduce a lot of algae-eaters into these waters with ample food (algae) to eat so it is a good refuge to stay and live in for them as well? I am thinking of Salarias for example.
Cleaning and monitoring are indeed crucial tasks to ensure health and success of our coral restoration. However, Introducing new species of fish from outside the area can be tricky and requires careful consideration to avoid disrupting the local ecosystem. Cheers, Yudi
Thank you so much for your support! In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel at Mossy Earth to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
The other problem with hemp rope is that it attracts algae and it's dificult to clean, we have some successful cases with gemp rope, but it needs to be a carefully selected coral fragments, like the size and the type of the coral. Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes natural materials are going to contain nutrients so it's selecting one that has least nutrients or less of the ones required by algae, possibly just boiling it will extract and reduce the nutrients
I’ve been following Mohs earth for over 2+ years now I never knew this channel was here. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever heard you mention it anywhere else on the main channel. I think this is something you should promote on the main channel because I found this very cooland a monthly update from different projects even if it’s every other month but just something supplemental I think would help a lot and I’m really shocked that I didn’t know this channel was here.
Thanks for your long-time support! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed our content on this channel. Our goal is to keep everyone informed about the on-the-ground actions we take and to share our progress with all of you. Cheers, Yudi
Have there been any storms yet? Have the storms had an impact on the deployment site? Its so exciting to see the size of the deployment area, keep up the good work
We’ve been fortunate so far this year with no major storms impacting our deployment site in Nusa Penida. The area has remained stable, allowing us to continue our restoration activities without significant setbacks. The deployment area is indeed quite extensive, and we’re excited about the progress we’re making! Cheers, Yudi
My suggestion: Do an adopt a reef program. $100 for 1 square meter of reef. Each adopted reef is attached with a biodegradable Tag that shows the name of the Reef Parent, planting date, GPS, etc. The reef parent gets a photo update in 3 months, 6 months, 12 months. Rich people like flexing about how good they are to the environment. This way, the reef restoration program could go indefinitely until it becomes a trend.
Hi! Based on the scientific literature it is by far the most used because of the high attachment success. We are currently conducting some trials to find what works best for us. Its a tradeoff between survival rates and the biodegradability of the material. We need the sweet-spot to minimise waste. - Cheers, Duarte
In saltwater aquariums, they use a "clean up crew" to help get rid of algae. They are snails, hermit crabs and other critters that eat the algae. Can you populate this area with native inverts? It's not all about the fish. :) Also, I would like to see some undulations in the system. It looks very flat and unnatural. I wonder if variations in levels would have better success. I love this project!
You're right, incorporating initial undulations in the design could accelerate shaping process, but it’s also encouraging to know that the corals will contribute to this naturally as they develop. As the coral fragments grow, they'll naturally create more complex and varied structures over time. This growth can lead to the formation of undulations, enhancing the habitat’s complexity and potentially improving its ecological success. Cheers, Chansa
There is literally fish everywhere! in the last videos i didnt see any fish in those spots at all. The progress is already insane!! my only question is "does the metal ever rust? would the metal rusting negatively effect wildlife?"
While rusting can occur, the impact on marine life is generally minimal if the right materials and protective measures are used. Additionally, we coat the structure with resin and coral sand to prevent rust and create a more natural substrate for coral attachment. Cheers, Yudi
This project might be the one I look forward the most to see updates about. I've always known it's possible to "create" a reef. But I've not seen any successfull project yet. And the reefs are so so important for the general health of the earth.
i've seen a few successful projects rebuilding reefs, it's a slow process though and ain't a single rebuilt reef that's gonna look as beautiful as a natural surviving one without a few decades to grow
This will take some time but we are also really excited to continue following the results over the years! Cheers, Duarte
Just find the gili nanggu transplant that we did in 2012... And now being most attractive snorkeling spot in sekotong Lombok
It's so good to see so many fish already moving in
They also work very fast
The structures already offer a bit of shelter so naturally they use the space already. And its a big bonus that they help us with the cleaning! Cheers, Duarte
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotesYou put out an algae buffet 🖖💚🌈
I've always seen the theoretical or start side to building a reef, but it's often dump and then leave or there's no follow up to the first attempt. I am so happy that you are showing the updates for this alongside your other projects.
Monitoring and maintenance are the crucial part of coral restoration projects. And seeing the growth and changes over time is incredibly rewarding! Cheers, Yudi
Wow, what a difference in fish population already! Fantastic work, everyone. Thank you for the update!
Well let see if the curious explorer will stay here and reproduce successfully
Thank you for the encouragement! It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the ecosystem responding so well to our restoration efforts. Cheers, yudi
All of those fish! That’s already a huge win. The first tiny fish you had move in started the wave of colonization. This is fantastic.
Exactly! There is already plenty of shelter available :) Cheers, Duarte
One of the great things about this process is that iron is often a limiting nutrient in ecosystems so the long slow rusting will feed the reef for decades.
Wait what ? Mossy Earth Field Notes ... I've miss all this magnificent contents ?!?
I know what I'll do this weekend :D
We need a place go be able to share more directly to those who want to follow the projects closely. You can expect a monthly video for each of our flagship projects and ad hoc videos on the other projects when we are able to film them :) - Cheers, Duarte
The baby squid 🥺 great work by Yuri and the Mossy Earth Team
This will be a game changer for place's that have been fished heavily. Hopefully governmental bodies see this and award grants for more developments.
Thank you for your support and optimism! Cheers, Yudi
Over 1,000 structures to support coral deployed already, and already quite a few fish are moving into the area. Brushing off some of the algae by hand helps, but good to see that some of the fish are now earring the algae. Great work!
Thank you for your support! Cheers, Yudi
It is overwhelmingly clear that what you are doing is already working, amazing stuff keep at it!
Thank you! We are really happy you like this project :) It was a lot of work to setup!- Cheers, Duarte
You just gave it a stick and they build a home around it. Nature is so strong and resourceful.
This is the best natural restoration channel on TH-cam!!!!!
WOW! That's SO MUCH progress!
In the comments to the Mossy Earth main channel video, a number of people expressed concerns about using zip ties to hold the coral to the structures. Duarte explained that zip ties were the best balance you've found for effectiveness. Since coral naturally makes its own calcium carbonate skeleton, are there any calcium-based cements you can use instead of zip ties? Cement worked for the horta, so maybe it could work for coral too? Or maybe just soft iron wire that will rust away over time but maybe last long enough for the coral to attach themselves?
I'm sure you've looked into all these options, but I would LOVE to see the details of that research process!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and thoughtful questions!
The challenge with using cement is that its application process can be more labor-intensive and time-consuming compared to zip ties. Some organizations in Indonesia use cement to attach coral fragments to larger concrete structures. They typically do this on the beach and deploy the structures from the shore (shore dive) because they have the geographical advantage.
Our project site, however, is only accessible by boat, and we perform coral transplants directly underwater.
Regarding soft iron wire, while it can rust away over time, one study found that corals attached with metal wire had a higher detachment rate compared to those attached with cable ties. Cheers, Yudi
Hi! I live in the mainland of bali, I really appreciate you all for doing this. Thank you so much!❤
Hi there! It’s wonderful to hear from someone in Bali. Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Cheers, Yudi
This is actually a nice VLOG :) congrats everyone.
Glad you enjoyed it! We will be improving the quality of these vlogs a bit moving forward so you can expect some consistency in how we present our work :) You can expect one video per month for each one of our flagship areas and then ad hoc videos on other projects! Cheers, Duarte
Great progress! The Mossy Earth video released just a few days ago told us the restoration was still awaiting permits. Looks like that got cleared up 6 weeks ago and now you have thousands of structures in the water. Glad to see fish already inhabiting this human-assisted reef. If results continue, this type of work should be undertaken near every at-risk coral reef.
Thank you for your support! Our team is committed to monitoring and sharing the results, and we hope to inspire similar efforts in other regions. Cheers, Yudi
I’m so invested in this project already! I can’t wait to hear more!!
That’s fantastic to hear! 🌊 Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support. In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
Love being a Mossy!
❤️ Thank you for your kind words! Cheers, Yudi
That's so fantastic to see fish already moving in!
one of the function of the structure other than giving steady base for coral to grow, is to give shelter to the fish around the site! Cheers, Yudi
The trumpetfish cruising in between the structures looks amazing! 🐠
Loved seeing it too!
Just when I thought I've seen every animal, one of those appears on my screen and I'm like "wtf is that mythological looking thing??"
I'll try to show more interesting fish we found in our restoration project! Try google 'Nudibranch', those are my favorite! Cheers, Yudi
This method is briliant, you're doing such an amazing work here. This will likely have a bigger impact then many other higher budget projects on land. Maritime ecossystems are underfunded (re wilding as a whole is)
Thank you for the encouragement! Actually budget it one thing that slow down coral restoration project like this one. That is why we are grateful to have our members to make this project happened independently! Cheers, Yudi
I suggest using stainless steel zip ties so we can reduce the need for the plastic zip ties :)
Thanks for the suggestion! Stainless steel zip ties could indeed be a more sustainable option. Cheers, Yudi
Hey there, I know in the main video you guys were saying that the most intensive part of your production was coating each of these structures in sand, and I had an idea. If you distribute air across the sand and push it up through the top, the sand behaves like water (Mark Rober has a video about it). So you could actually dunk the structures to coat them
That sounds very interesting, thank you for the idea! Luckily we have local community in Nusa Lembongan helping us with the coating process, and they've been very helpful, we are lucky to have them join our efforts. Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes oh! That is wonderful to hear then. So glad you guys are being thoughtful with the whole process. I think the work you do is fantastic, just wanted to throw an idea out there in case you were looking for one. I hope you can keep doing re-wilding projects like this for a long time. Also super grateful for the reply!
It’s amazing to see how quickly the corals have spread along the structures. Cant wait to see how they progress!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Yudi
really excited to hear update from this project. turns out the progress is so good!! so amazing! great job guys!!
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm! The progress has indeed been amazing. Cheers, Yudi
Thank you for the update mas Yudi. I have been following Mossy Earth for some time now, and so happy to see what you guys have been doing. So yeah. Keep it up. Greetings from Bandung.
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Amazing work Yudi & team!
Stay tuned for our next update! Cheers, Yudi
fish! how cute that they're helping you out
Lets hope many more will settle at the new homes we create for them! Cheers, Yudi
Need some live feeds, progression videos and swimming with the fishes around the structures
That sounds like a fantastic idea! Cheers, Yudi
The cable ties used to attach the coral, are they biodegradable (Dont want to add to the microplastic issue in years to come)? Apologies for asking such a basic Q, I'm sure they are, I just want to make sure?
That’s a very important question. Biodegradable zip ties are designed to break down over time, the degradation rate can vary depending on environmental conditions. However, research comparing plastic and biodegradable zip ties indicates that while biodegradable options are more environmentally friendly, they may have higher failure rates in some cases. Their effectiveness and durability need to be carefully evaluated to ensure they support coral growth adequately before degrading. Traditional plastic zip ties are durable and can last long enough for corals to grow over them between 4-6 weeks time. As the coral continues to grow, it can incorporate the zip ties into its calcium carbonate skeleton. This means that the zip ties become part of the coral’s physical structure. Cheers, Yudi
That tiny amount of plastic isn't going to make an impact
The progress looks amazing! Looks so much more lively compare to the empty space it was once!
It is incredible to see how much life has returned to the area. Cheers, Yudi
This is so interesting. Thank you very much for this update. It's so nice to see the corals grow ❤
Thank you for the enthusiasm! They have been growing really good since our first deployment, we are very grateful too❤ Cheers, Yudi
It looks so promising already! Thanks for the update.
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
Seems like if you clams or oysters it would help with the algae problem would help build the reef. Help fish hide better. Maybe some little strings of oysters on the bottom eventually the whole frame would be covered😮
A fantastic effort and seeing such progress is very heartening.
Well done to everyone!🤗
Thank you for your support! Cheers, Yudi
Doing an incredible job. Be blessed. We are with you in spirit ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your kind words and blessings! Your support and encouragement mean the world to us. Cheers, Yudi
Interesting to see how much life is already around the structures. Promising!
With more shelters are created, more new settler are coming! Cheers, Yudi
Amazing work people! Please consider biodegradable alternativs to plastic straps for future planting. All the best,
Thank you for your valuable feedback! As the project progresses we try finding the best solutions for our coral restoration efforts. Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Yudi
interesting one and cool insights!
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
I have enjoyed every video from this channel but this one is real cool. The ingenuity to accomplish your goals is cool.
Thank you for yout support, and stay tuned for the next update! Cheers, Yudi
Please stay safe on the slope! Appreciate all the hard work!
Thank you for your concern on our team safety! The slope area is more exposed to currents, and often we have to hold onto the structures to be able to stay at teh same spot while tying the coral. It could be fun! And we got to test if the structures are firm enough! 😆 Cheers, Yudi
I cried happy tears with that baby squid
I wish I could get proper fottage to show people, but they moved so fast and they are very tiny. I watch them spawning with my own eyes, and that was trully magical! Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes what a wonderful experience
It's amazing , fantastis work to save our world for the future
Well done good job and good luck 👍🤞
What a good project ... good luck!
Glad you enjoy this project! Its been a lot of work to get it setup but now that it is going it is super rewarding :) - Cheers, Duarte
That's great and promising news. Thank you!!
Thank you! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
delighted to see this development.
Thank you for your support and for following our progress! Cheers, Yudi
Great update!
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
This project made me a subscriber
Welcome to the community, and thank you for following our progress. Cheers, Yudi
Amazing work guys! I love this channel then today I found this bonus channel!
Thank you for your support. We are glad that you enjoy our content in this channel. In this channel we share on the ground action from our projects, stay tuned for our next update! Cheers, Yudi
wonderful to hear it!
Love it!
Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
So cool! I am glad to be giving to this every month!
Thank you so much for your ongoing support! As a Mossy Earth member, your contributions make this project possible! Cheers, Yudi
I do have to criticize plastic zipties that can leach into the surroundings and affect corals
I would recommend hemo cord. Very cheap and biodegradable. I don't know how it is there, but in neighboring Malaysia with a very similar heavy industry economy it is widely available
But amazing job all the same
Hi! Based on the scientific literature plastic is by far the most used because of the high attachment success. We are currently conducting some trials to find what works best for us. Its a tradeoff between survival rates and the biodegradability of the material. We need the sweet-spot to minimise waste. - Cheers, Duarte
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes I'd reckon it racks to much of a cost in producing the structures, but how about welding metal clothespins to the structure? Then you could clamp the coral pieces with the clamp. Or even some sort of serrated pin that sticks out in an angle, so you can press it in between that and the structure. Just spouting ideas, keep up the good work, I love what you are doing!
Sounds interesting, would be tricky with the angle of the clothespin, since the size of the coral frgagment are vary, and some of them are quite bulky. We've been trying to create structure that can interlock with each other, that would reduced the use of zip ties significantly, any idea?
love everything your doing, apart from the plastic cable ties! is there no better fixing solution ? must be - but over all, congratualtions, so pleased for you
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🌿 We completely understand your concerns about using plastic cable ties. We’re actively researching and testing various eco-friendly alternatives to ensure our methods are as sustainable as possible. Cheers, Yudi
Absolutely incredible work you're doing in Nusa Penida. You know you've got something good when trumpet fish start moving in lol
As beautiful as they are, I hope they go easy on our little new settler around the site! 😆Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes let's hope so! Best of luck!
It's amazing project, so interesting. You all are doing something very important for our life. Great Job🎉
Thank you for your support and appreciation! Cheers, Yudi
This project has been amazing to watch, you guys are doing so much for the environment!!! My only concern is regarding the use of plastic zip ties and the resin. How will they affect the marine life in the long term? Resin will probably be more stable, but the plastic zip ties have to be replaceable with something more natural right? Such as yarn or rope right?
Thank you so much for your support and for bringing up these important concerns! We’re actively researching and testing various alternatives to plastic, including biodegradable materials and natural fibers. Stay tuned for more updates! Cheers, Yudi
I am happy to see your progress.
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Amazing stuff guys! Just a question, why not using underwater epoxy to attach the corals to the structures rather than zip ties? That way you can place and orient the coral more easily and avoid using plastic you'll have to remove once corals attach :) Thanks for the amazing work!
Thank you so much for your support and for raising this excellent question! Underwater epoxy can be more expensive and less readily available and applying epoxy underwater can be more time-consuming and requires careful handling to ensure proper adhesion. We are actively trying to improve our method and exploring more sustainable alternatives. Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes Makes sense, thanks for the explanation Yudi
It's an amazing change. Gratz.
This is awesome.
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Sounds great! Amazing work you guys are doing🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Thank you veri much
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
wow thanks to all the wrasse for helping out!!
And also the Rabbitfish 🐟🐠 ❤
Love, gratitude and blessings 🙏🌎💞🐠
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
How amazing it is!
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
I love it so much, great job!
Thank you for the support! Cheers, Yudi
Great work!
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
Keep up your amazing work!
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for our next update! Check out our main channel at Mossy Earth for more updates on this project. Cheers, Yudi
Looking good already. Hope it continues to thrive.
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It's amazing to see so much life there in comparison to what as there.
Exactly. And as the coral grows it will eventually crate new ecosystem at the restoration site ❤️ Cheers, Yudi
nice update
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Beautiful project. Working to kickstart natural coral building with artificial structures for the coral. Great metal design also, considering tide movement! Two things to think about in the long haul. What type of steel did you use in the welding process, and have you considered the rust factor? And second thing, the plastic straps used for attaching the Coral, in time, will they become part of the coral structure? Those polymer plastics maybe won't degrade and plastic will be part of the coral structure itself? Just made me wonder 50 or 100 years from now
this is amazing to hear. thank you for the update
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support! In case you haven’t, make sure to check out our main channel at Mossy Earth to learn more about this project! Cheers, Yudi
Would it not be benefitial if there were two different types of scaffolding, especially with different hights. It would increase the possible area once the corals grow and maybe look a bit more natural in a few years/decades.
That's a good sugestion! Also, as the corals grow, they increase the reef’s rugosity, adding greater complexity and creating more habitats for marine life. Cheers, Yudi
I hope I can live underwater to witness all corals growing 24/7
Love this project. Love y’all
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Excellent work
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Amazing!
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Fantastic work guys!
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I love this project!
Glad to hear you love this poject like we do! Cheers, Yudi
Good news and watching the diversity of fish around your structures is very hopeful! Cleaning the algae from the structures Is a tedious job, wouldn't there be an alternative where you introduce a lot of algae-eaters into these waters with ample food (algae) to eat so it is a good refuge to stay and live in for them as well? I am thinking of Salarias for example.
Cleaning and monitoring are indeed crucial tasks to ensure health and success of our coral restoration. However, Introducing new species of fish from outside the area can be tricky and requires careful consideration to avoid disrupting the local ecosystem. Cheers, Yudi
It's already starting to look good and look alive
Exactly! It immediately attracts fish as the structures themselves offer some shelter. - Cheers, Duarte
thanks x
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Fascinating work
Thank you!
Sorry, I didn’t catch where this is being done. Where in the world? Thanks for this excellent and encouraging video of your work. ❤❤
It's located in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia. It's a beautiful island and popular site for diving ❤
@@p.yudhianto thank you!
@@claires9100 if you want more info, there's a big video on the main channel "mossy earth", this is just their channel for extra updates
We also share more detail about this project on our main channel at Mossy Earth, please check it out ❤ Cheers, Yudi
Thanks for The update, real exciting project
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make progress with our coral restoration project. Cheers, Yudi
That's so cool.
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hemp rope strands should give a few months for attachment, although local palm fibres would prob be better to source if they can last long enough
The other problem with hemp rope is that it attracts algae and it's dificult to clean, we have some successful cases with gemp rope, but it needs to be a carefully selected coral fragments, like the size and the type of the coral. Cheers, Yudi
@@MossyEarth-FieldNotes natural materials are going to contain nutrients so it's selecting one that has least nutrients or less of the ones required by algae, possibly just boiling it will extract and reduce the nutrients
I’ve been following Mohs earth for over 2+ years now I never knew this channel was here. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever heard you mention it anywhere else on the main channel. I think this is something you should promote on the main channel because I found this very cooland a monthly update from different projects even if it’s every other month but just something supplemental I think would help a lot and I’m really shocked that I didn’t know this channel was here.
Thanks for your long-time support! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed our content on this channel. Our goal is to keep everyone informed about the on-the-ground actions we take and to share our progress with all of you. Cheers, Yudi
How is the flooded forest on the Danube doing with all the flooding there? People must be happy it is soaking up some water
Have there been any storms yet? Have the storms had an impact on the deployment site? Its so exciting to see the size of the deployment area, keep up the good work
We’ve been fortunate so far this year with no major storms impacting our deployment site in Nusa Penida. The area has remained stable, allowing us to continue our restoration activities without significant setbacks. The deployment area is indeed quite extensive, and we’re excited about the progress we’re making! Cheers, Yudi
i didn't know this channel existed !
Welcome to this channel! We also have a main channel at Mossy Earth, in case you haven't seen our latest coral video ❤ Cheers, Yudi
Great!!
Thank you! Cheers, Yudi
My suggestion:
Do an adopt a reef program. $100 for 1 square meter of reef. Each adopted reef is attached with a biodegradable Tag that shows the name of the Reef Parent, planting date, GPS, etc.
The reef parent gets a photo update in 3 months, 6 months, 12 months.
Rich people like flexing about how good they are to the environment.
This way, the reef restoration program could go indefinitely until it becomes a trend.
Love the work, just wondering was there no better option than plastic zip ties to tie the coral fragments
Hi! Based on the scientific literature it is by far the most used because of the high attachment success. We are currently conducting some trials to find what works best for us. Its a tradeoff between survival rates and the biodegradability of the material. We need the sweet-spot to minimise waste. - Cheers, Duarte
Great video :)
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In saltwater aquariums, they use a "clean up crew" to help get rid of algae. They are snails, hermit crabs and other critters that eat the algae. Can you populate this area with native inverts? It's not all about the fish. :) Also, I would like to see some undulations in the system. It looks very flat and unnatural. I wonder if variations in levels would have better success. I love this project!
You're right, incorporating initial undulations in the design could accelerate shaping process, but it’s also encouraging to know that the corals will contribute to this naturally as they develop. As the coral fragments grow, they'll naturally create more complex and varied structures over time. This growth can lead to the formation of undulations, enhancing the habitat’s complexity and potentially improving its ecological success. Cheers, Chansa
There is literally fish everywhere! in the last videos i didnt see any fish in those spots at all. The progress is already insane!! my only question is "does the metal ever rust? would the metal rusting negatively effect wildlife?"
While rusting can occur, the impact on marine life is generally minimal if the right materials and protective measures are used. Additionally, we coat the structure with resin and coral sand to prevent rust and create a more natural substrate for coral attachment. Cheers, Yudi