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Projects in Action

Our Key Initiatives

REEFlect is actively engaged in impactful projects to protect and understand our oceans. Here's a look at our main areas of focus and recent successes:

Smart Buoy Deployment

Successfully deployed in Ghana, our smart buoys collect real-time sensor data. Designed to be open-source and low-cost for schools & NGOs. Data is openly shared via openoceans.life.

Global Outreach & Engagement

Expanding our impact with initiatives like the Ghana beach cleanup (April 2025) and successful climate movie showings, fostering community involvement and international partnerships.

Securing Our Future: Recent Funding

We've secured over $15,000 in funding from key sources including the Awesome Foundation and 1517 Fund, fueling our conservation efforts and technological development.

Technology in Action

Our Technological Approach

Harnessing data and technology for marine conservation.

REEFlect integrates custom-built hardware like our smart buoys with advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning, to provide actionable insights for ocean protection. Our open-source approach aims to democratize access to these tools.

Sensor Data Collection & Analysis

Our smart buoys provide real-time data, which is processed and analyzed to monitor marine environments effectively. All buoy data is openly available via openoceans.life.

Open Source & Collaboration

We believe in collaborative efforts. Our technology is developed with an open-source philosophy, encouraging participation from schools, NGOs, and citizen scientists.

Democratizing Ocean Data

A core part of our mission is to make ocean data accessible and understandable, empowering more people to contribute to conservation.

R&D

Pioneering Research & Innovation

REEFlect leverages technology and scientific research to deepen our understanding of marine ecosystems and develop new conservation tools.

Advanced Coral Metrics

Developing tools (stemming from AIMS internship work) to extract crucial coral health metrics from underwater imagery, aiding in the monitoring and preservation of coral reefs.

Machine Learning for Oceanography

Exploring the use of ML in oceanographic data analysis, including projects like Gaussian Process for Sea Surface Temperature (SST) prediction, focusing on internal R&D.

On-The-Ground Impact

Community-Powered Conservation

Mobilizing volunteers and partners for direct environmental action, from local shores to Ghana.

Our beach cleanup initiatives, including our recent successful event and climate movie showings in Ghana, demonstrate our commitment to tangible environmental improvement and community engagement. We provide resources and support for local cleanup efforts worldwide.

International Cleanup Efforts

Expanding our reach with events like the Ghana beach cleanup & movie showings, working hand-in-hand with local communities.

Volunteer Mobilization

Empowering individuals to make a difference through organized and supported cleanup activities.

Building Local Partnerships

Collaborating with local organizations like Clean Ocean Project Ghana to maximize the impact and sustainability of our conservation projects.

Our Path to Impact: Educate, Innovate, Act, Secure

A multi-faceted strategy to drive ocean conservation, supported by community and foundation funding.

Educate & Inspire

Through books, workshops, and events like our climate movie showings in Ghana, we educate communities about marine ecosystems and conservation.

Innovate with Technology

We develop and deploy open-source technologies like smart buoys to monitor ocean health and make data accessible via openoceans.life.

Mobilize for Action

Organizing global initiatives like beach cleanups and fostering a network of volunteers and partners to create tangible, on-the-ground change.

Secure & Sustain Growth

Actively seeking and securing funding through grants (e.g., $15k from Awesome Foundation) and community support ($11,517 raised) to sustain and expand our impact.

REEFlect Process

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about REEFlect, our projects, and how you can get involved.

Join Our Wave of Change

REEFlect is powered by passionate volunteers across marketing, engineering, design, and international chapters. We provide structured onboarding and training tracks to help you make a meaningful impact. Fill out our Typeform to get started!

Contact

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you!

We would love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, want to get involved, or are interested in partnering with us, please don't hesitate to reach out.

  • Our Address

    Based in Dublin, CA, with global initiatives.

  • Contact

    Email: srikanthsamy@reeflect.org

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Send Us a Message

Support Our Mission

Help us protect our oceans. Your support, whether through volunteering, partnership, or donations, makes a difference.

Address

8151 Village Parkway

Dublin, CA, 94568

Phone

Reception: +925 503 8351

Office: +925 558 5616

Email

Office: srikanthsamy@reeflect.org

Site: https://reeflect.org

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