Change Makers 04: Livingseas Foundation
As the next part of our Change Makers series, we’re proud to announce our partnership with the Livingseas Foundation, a Bali-based non-profit dedicated to restoring coral reefs and protecting marine ecosystems. To support their mission, we’ve equipped 50 of their team members with our upcycled hats—designed for durability and comfort during long days under the tropical sun, whether they’re planting coral fragments or leading educational dives.
Our planet’s oceans are under increasing threat. Rising sea temperatures, pollution, and destructive fishing practices have caused significant damage to coral reefs—critical habitats that shelter 25% of all marine species. Without urgent action, these underwater ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them, face an uncertain future. The Livingseas Foundation is on the frontlines of this fight, rebuilding reefs and inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards.
From their base in Padang Bai, Bali, the Livingseas Foundation runs one of Indonesia’s largest coral restoration programs. Their work combines science-based restoration techniques with local community engagement to ensure long-term impact. Since their founding, they have:
Deployed over 5,000 reef structures and planted more than 140,000 coral fragments across Indonesia.
Trained and certified 24 local youth in reef restoration and environmental stewardship.
Planted 153,726 coral fragments in total.
Revitalized 3,974 m² of seabed, bringing marine life back to once-degraded areas.
Their approach blends science-based restoration methods with community engagement, ensuring that reef conservation is both effective and sustainable.
That being said, Livingseas Foundation emerged from a moment of urgency—when years of diving in the region revealed a silent crisis under the waves. Confronted with underwater landscapes that resembled lifeless deserts, the founders of Livingseas knew they couldn’t stand by any longer. What began as experimentation with various reef substrates—bamboo, concrete, glass, plastic—evolved during the pandemic into one of the most significant coral restoration projects in Bali.
Driven by the belief that “if there are no corals, there are no fish,” Livingseas has grown from a small dive-operator side project into a full-fledged non-profit dedicated to restoring marine ecosystems and empowering local communities.livingseasfoundation.org Combining hands-on reef rebuilding with youth education, environmental awareness, and sustainable livelihood initiatives, their mission is rooted in one collective truth: individually, we are a drop—but together, we are an ocean.
The rising global demand for industrial agriculture is the main culprit; extractive industries consume raw materials found in Indonesia such as coal and palm oil. The area’s palm oil is extremely sought after due to its efficiency, producing more oil per land area than other sites. It contributes to over 40% of the world’s vegetable oil demand, but with this heavy demand, the health of entire ecosystems remains on the chopping block.
The Livingseas Foundation’s efforts are far from over. With continued support, they aim to expand their restoration sites, scale community education programs, and inspire even more people to protect our oceans.
We’re honored to stand alongside them—because every action, big or small, ripples outward.
You can learn more and support the Livingseas Foundation’s mission here.
