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.
Impact at a Glance
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
Film
An Introduction to Reefonomics
A short film about what happens when conservation, community, and economics align.
Interactive Tools
Navigate the Reef
Two connected apps bring the monitoring programme to life.
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