About
Reef Support is a purpose-built OceanTech platform delivering cutting-edge tools and community programs for marine conservation. It serves reef managers, researchers, and coastal operators who need traceable field data, clear reporting, and AI-powered analytics to protect coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves. At its core, Reef Support provides three interconnected solutions: OceanTech R&D workflows that leverage satellite, sensor, and field data; computer vision and AI models (including OpenCoral AI) for reef and habitat monitoring; and the MariMap + MariField platform, a project operations hub for survey planning, data QA, reporting, and team collaboration. Beyond technology, Reef Support runs active field programs. The Reef Ranger Program trains community members in reef stewardship and monitoring. The Coral Lab manages coral nurseries and field restoration experiments. Open hackathons and innovation challenges connect global researchers with local practitioners. Aligned with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), Reef Support supports blue carbon initiatives, coastal resilience, and national climate commitments. Its collaborative network of coastal partners, field-ready data protocols, and shared monitoring programs make it a comprehensive solution for modern marine conservation missions.
Key Features
- OceanTech R&D Workflows: Integrates satellite, sensor, and field data workflows purpose-built for coral reefs, seagrass, and mangrove monitoring missions.
- AI & Computer Vision Models: Leverages OpenCoral AI and other computer vision models to automate reef habitat identification, classification, and analytics.
- MariMap + MariField Platform: An end-to-end project operations hub for planning surveys, managing monitoring sites, running field operations, and generating traceable reports.
- Reef Ranger Community Program: Community-led monitoring and training program that empowers local stewards to collect field data and support reef conservation.
- Coral Lab & Restoration Pilots: Operates coral nurseries and runs field restoration experiments in collaboration with local partners.
Use Cases
- Reef managers using MariMap to plan, execute, and report on coral reef health monitoring surveys.
- Marine researchers deploying OpenCoral AI computer vision models to automate habitat classification from underwater imagery.
- Conservation NGOs running community Reef Ranger training programs to build local stewardship capacity.
- Coastal operators tracking seagrass and mangrove blue carbon stocks to support national climate reporting.
- Research institutions participating in open hackathons and innovation challenges to advance ocean monitoring technology.
Pros
- End-to-End Marine Monitoring: Covers the full workflow from satellite and sensor data collection through AI analysis, QA, and reporting in a single integrated platform.
- Community & Science Integration: Uniquely combines cutting-edge AI technology with grassroots community training programs, bridging the gap between researchers and local reef stewards.
- SDG-Aligned Mission: Built around UN SDGs 13 and 14, making it well-suited for organizations with climate and ocean conservation mandates.
Cons
- Niche Use Case: Highly specialized for marine and coastal ecosystem monitoring, limiting applicability outside ocean conservation contexts.
- Demo-Gated Access: The platform requires booking a demo to get started, which may slow onboarding for smaller teams or individual researchers.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Pricing details are not publicly listed, making it difficult for potential users to evaluate cost before engaging with the sales process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MariMap?
MariMap is Reef Support's project operations platform for planning surveys, managing monitoring sites, performing data QA, and collaborating on marine conservation reporting.
What is OpenCoral AI?
OpenCoral AI is Reef Support's open computer vision model designed to automate coral reef and habitat identification and analysis from field imagery and sensor data.
Who is Reef Support designed for?
Reef Support is built for reef managers, marine researchers, NGOs, coastal operators, and local community programs involved in monitoring and restoring coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves.
What is the Reef Ranger Program?
The Reef Ranger Program is a community-led initiative that trains local participants in reef stewardship, field data collection, and conservation monitoring alongside Reef Support's technology.
How does Reef Support support climate commitments?
By monitoring blue carbon habitats like seagrasses and mangroves, Reef Support helps coastal communities measure and report carbon sequestration, supporting national climate action commitments under SDG 13 and SDG 14.
