MARINE BIODIVERSITY
Restoring Marine Life to nurture ecosystems
The world is facing a growing challenge with water scarcity. Freshwater resources are finite, and factors like climate change and population growth are putting a strain on these resources.
Through innovative initiatives and community-driven efforts, nature:re water aims to enhance marine biodiversity and support the livelihood of communities around.
Our Solution
We are taking actionable steps to rebalance our planet to reconnect us to nature. In Mumbai alone, 25% of this is untreated sewage that is discharged into the waters. Moreover, pollutants from infrastructure construction works and plastic waste result in coastal dumping.
In an attempt to reverse the damages, we have installed 210+ modules to create an artificial reef in the Arabian Sea near Worli. These carefully designed structures mimic natural reefs, providing a habitat for a variety of marine life. They provide food for marine life and protection for small fishes from apex predators.
By creating a haven for organisms like algae, mussels, and barnacles, the artificial reefs become magnets for fish. This not only increases fish populations but also fosters a return of native species that may have disappeared due to habitat degradation.
Why reefs?
Over the years, fisher folks in the city have been experiencing a drop in their incomes due to the declining fish population. Here’s where th reefs come into picture. As the reefs mature, they increase the sea surface area (about 50-60 sqft per module), which results in more productivity and biodiversity.
The benefits of this project extend far beyond the underwater world. These structures filter pollutants, enable blue carbon sequestration and improve the overall water quality. This leads to a healthier ecosystem not for just the marine life, but also for the local fishing communities who rely on these resources.
But we don’t do it all alone. To catalyze marine restoration, we team up with civil society partners, government officers and scientific experts and drive change in the space.
We have installed 3 types of Reef modules into the sea
Community Farm Ponds
In our initiatives, we’ve made tangible strides in water conservation efforts. 20 farm ponds have been excavated, facilitating rainwater harvesting and restoring ground-water table. There has been a percolation of 56,720 cubic metres of water in 2023. These farm ponds are structured with precise dimensions and equipped with proper inlet and outlet structures to efficiently collect surface runoff from the farm area. Additionally, we’ve restored one community pond, enhancing water availability for the local community.
