Coral reefs are living complex systems that adapt over time, while preserving key processes. Emergent Reefs was founded to provide the essential support for reef ecosystems that allows natural processes to emerge.
Collaboration is key.
Emergent Reefs was founded by Shanee Stopnitzky, a coral reef ecologist trained in complex systems science. By studying the fundamental principles and processes that give rise to coral reef structure and function, she developed a unique lens for simplifying complex systems and seeing the creative and adaptive potential of reefs through time. She has worked in applied marine science in private, academic, government, and NGO sectors for more than 20 years, planning and executing projects in scientific research, environmental impact assessment, marine impact mitigation, marine engineering and technology, and citizen science.
Emergent Reefs is a team of scientists, technologists, and marine engineers who are advancing the most cutting-edge tools for ecological coral reef restoration through funding, planning, science, implementation, and scaling.
After observing many reef restoration activities that do not support local ecology or apply a one-size-fits-all approach, we realized more tools were needed to ensure healthy, resilient coral reef ecosystems. Our interventions give reef ecosystems a little boost that encourages the whole ecosystem to reconfigure into a stable state.
We are currently looking for advisors, partners, collaborators, and visionary funders interested in advancing ecological coral reef restoration. Please get in touch to join our efforts!
