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has begun work on the world s largest coral restoration program, which aims to restore more than 185,000 square meters of coral reefs around the world by 2029
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The coral reef, which can be seen on Google Earth, has been regrown to spell the word HOPE to drive awareness and show how positive change can happen within our lifetime
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Hope Reef, the start of the world s largest coral reef restoration program, has been unveiled off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The reef, which can be seen on Google Earth, has been built to spell the word H-O-P-E and is a symbol to show the world how positive change can happen within our lifetime.
Scientists are recovering 45 acres of coral in Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago that has decayed
They are using Reef Stars to help with what is called the world s largest coral recovery program
The stars are metal frames made of locally sourced material and sand that covers the exterior
The structure acts as a base for young coral to latch on, allowing them to settle in the bed
The team has grown up to 55% of the coral in three years and have placed the word HOPE across HOPE is so large that it can be seen via Google Earth and is the inspiration behind the project