Reefonomics

Connecting partners to verified nature outcomes

Delivering value to reef communities.

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The Economics of Conservation

Conservation becomes sustainable only when it creates lasting economic value. Coastal communities will protect their reefs if doing so returns more income than fishing. Reefonomics facilitates this, empowering long-term conservation driven by local communities.

30+ Years Proven

A living model of reef conservation aligned with local economic incentives, proven over three decades in Wakatobi.

Science-Led Monitoring

AI-powered reef scanning, acoustic monitoring, eDNA analysis, and real-time ocean sensors measure ecological outcomes at scale.

Measurable Outcomes

Reef cells are precisely mapped and continuously monitored, enabling verified, reportable contributions to high-integrity conservation.

Panoramic coral reef ecosystem in Wakatobi Dense hard coral garden showing exceptional reef health Sunlit shallow reef in Wakatobi

Impact at a Glance

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The Model

A Virtuous Cycle

Reefonomics flips the equation: reefs become high-value assets for the communities that protect them, delivering long-term, stable income that far outpaces the returns of extraction.

Companies can power this model, driving reef community prosperity while advancing corporate strategy. Reefonomics translates high-integrity marine conservation into a valuable asset, driving brand storytelling and underpinning sustainability commitments.

See How It Works
Diagram showing the virtuous cycle: community value, reef regeneration, verified outcomes, and partner support

Film

An Introduction to Reefonomics

A short film about what happens when conservation, community, and economics align.

Partnerships

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Every engagement begins with a conversation about your goals and how Reefonomics can support them.


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