We're restoring a dying coral reef - here's how

[@MossyEarth]

🪸 We can only do these projects because of our Mossy Earth Members! So if you would like to help out you can become a member here: www.mossy.earth/ We use our rewilding budget to try and restore nature in the most impactful ways. Focusing on keystone species, big impact multiplying ideas and neglected ecosystems. Its fun but above all its impactful in bringing wilderness back to our landscapes. - Cheers, Duarte

[@Arrow14100]

You should name the Boat Coralina or Coraline

[@Jackson-h4u]

​@@Arrow14100 I liked Boaty McBoatFace

[@TheFabledSCP7000]

Thank you for this amazing work so much I have wanted coral restroration for so long

[@p.yudhianto]

​@@Jackson-h4u😂

[@mikaeelmalik1724]

Hey just a note for the editors that bell ringing was horribly high pitched maybe turn stuff like that down a bit when you're audio mixing

[@kenankaravoussanos7253]

In honour of your first resident, The Domino.

[@MossyEarth]

YESS! That is a proper name! - Cheers, Duarte

[@peterryrfeldt8568]

I came here for this, a very cute name too

[@keiikimcadiz1356]

This would be a great name 🤝

[@Paleo_Nico]

I love this!

[@balaenopteramusculus]

This or Little Domino as suggested by someone else! ❤

[@BramMertens]

harapan, Indonesian for "hope"

[@pufthemajicdragon]

I especially encourage an Indonesian name!

[@MossyEarth]

Great name Bram! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Widdershyn]

Hope being so key to this project makes sense too!! And the coral provides so much hope for the ecosystem!

[@raymiemiller1455]

Oh is that why the rhino is named that. oof

[@wrenmackenzie-fraser8656]

@@pufthemajicdragon yes domino is cute too but im seeing some really great Indonesian names, i do hope they go with that.

[@lauraburrows7879]

'The Domino Effect' would a a perfect name, not only to honour our lovely friend but as a symbol of what you hope to achieve with this project 😊

[@biophilia5945]

I love that in comparison to just domino!

[@notmyrealname4]

I think you've got the right idea here, but I do also think it's included in the spirit of the project and suggested name! Here's how I parsed it out and connected the two, maybe you'll see it similarly! I kind of like that the first boat they used to tip the scales back the other way, the first domino to fall if you will, resulted in the domino fish being the first resident and as a result the potential name of the first ship on the front lines of the project. It's effect will be the flourishing reef, will it not? This already being a colloquial term for the beginnings of a large scale change gives me the feeling the suggestor of the name did bake it into their suggestion. I do believe they have successfully evoked the thought they were going for in both you and I.

[@owentheginger954]

"Domino" after the first resident of the reefs!

[@MossyEarth]

YES! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Lunac-s1p]

Could we get an Indonesian translation or a local common name of the domino?

[@notusneo]

​@@Lunac-s1p domino is domino in Indonesian

[@martinwinther6013]

@@notusneo domino(dominus/dominae) is latin for domino (master, 1st, head of the house)

[@notusneo]

@@martinwinther6013 domino in Indonesian is more like the card game

[@coulter2020]

I think the boat should be named after the reef resident, the little domino damsel fish "Little Domino." Keep up the great work. You guys are always doing such amazing projects!

[@balaenopteramusculus]

Little Domino really should be the name - or any variation on it. As a second option I will suggest Mossy McEarthface.

[@Widdershyn]

Little Domino sounds like an adorable name, and a great homage to that first little resident!

[@MossyEarth]

Honouring the little domino would be amazing! - Cheers, Duarte

[@HiopX]

little Domino → fish big Domino → boat

[@MinurielLai]

++

[@figboi]

As an Indonesian, I've been thinking, "Will Indonesia has its own Mossy Earth?" And I couldn't be more happier when I saw your community post and this video. Thank you, Mossy Earth, for doing this ❤

[@MossyEarth]

That is amazing to hear my friend! I have a lot of love for Indonesia, its a beautiful place filled with interesting people and of course wonderful wildlife. I hope we can work there for many many years :) - Cheers, Duarte

[@ayasaghir9876]

The codfather 😂

[@MossyEarth]

😂 oh no... here comes the internet! - Cheers, Duarte

[@raraavis7782]

How...punny 😅

[@ayasaghir9876]

@@MossyEarth for real love what you do !!! Keep it up

[@mintagenart]

It's fitting that a domino fish was the first to move in. Hopefully the first domino in a chain reaction that'll lead to more animals moving in. Keep up the good work, guys!

[@MossyEarth]

Loved that! Indeed I hope this will be the first of many dominoes! 🫶- Cheers, Duarte

[@ChristianYoga]

Hey! You should add Indonesia in the title or thumbnail. We Indonesian often randomly clicks videos with our country on it. Who knows, this could get millions of videos just like on other channel that did similar thing :)

[@MossyEarth]

Thinking about launching some updates in Indonesian presented by Yudi and Chansa. What do you think of that? - Cheers, Duarte

[@braydonwooleyvlogs4832]

I assume mentioning any specific location may boost views in that country but would probably decrease world wide exposure/awareness… not sure though

[@nicholassingleton6488]

@@braydonwooleyvlogs4832 Indonesia's the fourth largest country anyway. its worth pandering to them for a video or two. I kinda hope Mossy Earth comes to North America someday, but we already have a lot of protected land.

[@braydonwooleyvlogs4832]

True, but only 30% English speaking (just looked it up). I could see pandering to USA might work but ultimately I would argue being ambiguous over specific will help the campaign overall

[@ChristianYoga]

@@braydonwooleyvlogs4832 Some channels that have Indonesia as their title often becomes the best performed videos. For example, PBS Eons (an English paleontology channel) video about Indonesia have 18 million views, while most of their vids has 1-3 mil views.

[@MfromMello]

“Sea Moss” would be a fantastic name

[@MossyEarth]

Thanks! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Captainumerica]

That would make us... propagules?🤔

[@TimRohwer-t1z]

I like that

[@e.o.486]

That's wild, I went snorkeling in nusa penida yesterday and found those racks that the corals grow on and thought how cool. Just came back home and saw this video and thought that looks familiar.😅

[@Jackson-h4u]

That's incredible! I would go again and see if I could meet the mossy earth team! Maybe try to get a job with them also.

[@e.o.486]

@@Jackson-h4u unfortunately my vacation has ended and I can't go back anytime soon.

[@CrochetIsLife54]

That little fish gives so much hope. Your very first resident fish! 🥳

[@MossyEarth]

Made us very happy as well! Many more there now ;) - Cheers, Duarte

[@anniehill9909]

"Domino" is a great name - I'd never have thought of it! As well as being the first inhabitant, there's the promise of a domino effect. And what a lovely little fish it is, too!❤

[@jamielandis4606]

The boat should be called the “Mossy Earth” so people know the channel easily.

[@MossyEarth]

Nice and simple! - Cheers, Duarte

[@colleeneggertson2117]

I like that name, "Mossy Earth".

[@WorldwideHistoryProductions]

MOSSY BOAT would be a perfect name for your boat.

[@vidwitch1508]

Oooh- Mossy Boat would be great

[@MossyEarth]

How have you managed all these likes already haha. Looks suspicious to me 🧐 😂 - Cheers, Duarte

[@Fearthelettuce]

​@@MossyEarthI came here to suggest the same name!

[@WorldwideHistoryProductions]

@@MossyEarth You 'sea', I'm just a professional boat namer. Salt water flows through my veins.

[@supplecoder]

Mossy Berth

[@smalltallhall]

Seconding "Domino" as a name for the boat like many others have said! It's so cute and really reminds us of who we're helping! Would be very sweet with a little illustration of the fish right next to the name as well! Keep up the good work!

[@MossyEarth]

Would be beautiful! Great idea! - Cheers, Duarte

[@onizuuka_sensei]

hey im from indonesia. i'm very happy to see mossy earth make project in indonesia. i hope this project can be successful. i really want participate in in mossy earth but with my current economic state i think it's hard to be a member, wish i can be a member soon after my economy condition getting better. hope you enjoy ur time in indonesia

[@mossyforeststar]

I'm a biology student who is going soon to work on a project like this to save coral reefs around SriLanka!!

[@MossyEarth]

Good luck!

[@Jackson-h4u]

Do you mind me asking what school and what major got you a chance like this?

[@TomNov77]

This video summarize why I love being mossy earth member, we are not only restoring nature but also providing jobs in the process. This is very important part, there is so much businesses and jobs that destroy or exploit nature so we as humanity need radical shift into different system- one that provide jobs and businesses opportunities that restore and protect nature 💚🌳🐝🦋

[@johnsheehy2389]

Early enough that the video doesn't have chapters yet! If I had to choose a boat name for this project my vote is for Reef-wilding

[@MossyEarth]

Working on those chapters boss! :D - Cheers, Duarte

[@DavidsTravelWorld]

Boaty McBoatface is a timeless classic.

[@MossyEarth]

I feared this 😂 - Cheers, Duarte

[@Arrow14100]

I was thinking Coraline, but yours sounds more elegant

[@mch_mr_j]

No

[@ConstantChaos1]

Gods i hope this wins

[@CardSharkOfficial]

Ah, i didn't see your suggestion before adding it a second time. I support this!

[@Warninn]

Why wasn't this channel in my recommended for so long. Welcome back guys 🎉🎉🎉

[@MossyEarth]

Sorry its been a tough 54 days between videos. Many other obligations both personal and work related kept me from editing and when I did I remade the full story so it took an extra 2 weeks past the already delayed deadline. Hopefully I can get back on schedule now! - Cheers, Duarte

[@kik4aa_]

This is such a beautiful project, im so glad that we still have people like you all. It makes totally sense to name the boat "Little domino"

[@jrhind1983]

Sea Moss was my immediate thought and I see I'm not alone!

[@MossyEarth]

Good one! - Cheers, Duarte

[@bobbinnec8396]

And it sounds like seamoth, which is a real fish, and a submarine in subnautica.

[@StephFish1004]

Always upsetting to hear that it's only government oversight holding back a project, but glad to see the team using it as an opportunity to get all the prep work done. Excited to see the progress of this one compared to some other coral methods that had varying levels of success. I think that little fishy says this bodes well!

[@MossyEarth]

We have to navigate the rules always but ultimately they are also there to protect things. It’s a bittersweet feeling… - Cheers, Duarte

[@Nphen]

There's plenty of space around their current test area. They may have put more in for further testing. If not, definitely worth some more testing while they wait, eh?

[@adewilliam9047]

That's Indonesian government for you. Welcome to Indonesia! -Cheers, an Indonesian

[@jessalbertine]

I'm immediately invested in the life of that little fish! What an amazing first look at the changes you're creating. I loved hearing the joy in your voice as you talked about your new little friend.

[@PHelsing]

as a metalhead i 100% approve of this...i would love to see a Motorhead or Mgla reef . on a serious note...gj guys keep up the good work 💪

[@MossyEarth]

🤟 Metal reef 😂

[@ziggybender9125]

Just make sure you only introduce native corals. In Hawaii recently non native coral had to be removed after it was found someone had been placing on a local reef.

[@misstweetypie1]

They are only using loose coral chunks broken off from reefs around these ones, so they should be fine!

[@mayo5524]

name the boat dewi danu, after the indonesian sea goddess (and also from balinese tradition, where the project is taking place!)

[@MossyEarth]

Yess! Now that is a good name! - Cheers, Duarte

[@lmjohnsono]

Dewi Danu Domnio!

[@tylerwhorff7143]

Very cool! I'm glad that the local business was able to help with the reef stars!

[@silva7493]

I sure love these people's videos. They warm up, and keep my old heart going strong. They're doing tremendous and magnificent work, no exageration! May MANY blessings always be with them.

[@Jackson-h4u]

I'm probably many years younger than you are, but they inspire me as well.

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Proud to be a member.❤ I like Domino.

[@greaterglider]

Now this is the kind of content youtube needs!

[@Jackson-h4u]

Agreed!

[@mylamcphail1135]

Domino is a great name because we also want this work to have a domino effect !

[@shivpatel5841]

Need some ppe for those guys welding! Barehanded and sunglasses is wild

[@MossyEarth]

I agree... it scares me too! However, we are not in Indonesia to preach on how others should do things. We simply contracted this independent shop who has many other customers and I think we have to respect how they want to do things. As far as our team is concerned (Yudi, Chansa and the divers) we take all the necessary precautions. Hope that makes sense! - Cheers, Duarte

[@shivpatel5841]

@@MossyEarth totally! Keep up the amazing work the effort doesn’t go unnoticed

[@Darren_Harper]

Was going to say the exact same thing. All well and good until the guy loses an eye! 🙈

[@vickiwalker3486]

And so I did. So happy to connect with MossyEartn☺️🔅

[@eglejaseviciute4393]

You could name the ship Vingilot, it is from JRR Tolkien's writings, a ship that sailed west from Middle-earth to bring hope and salvation to elves and men, and later was lifted into heavens and became a morning star

[@MossyEarth]

As a LOTR fan I very much approve haha - Cheers, Duarte

[@spustatu]

Frickin' amazing. You guys do such great work.

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you! It means a lot for us to see people excited about this project. It was a lot of work to set it up! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Vet1Michael]

Suggested name for the boat: BARUNA; (Varuna in Sanskrit) god of the sea, rain, and skies who protects the people from tsunamis. I think it fits and hope you all do too. 😁

[@MossyEarth]

Great name! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Persephone_Queen_of_Hades]

I love boats with the names of gods.

[@Widdershyn]

That sounds so beautiful, a combination of ties to the water, and protection!

[@pianotunez3174]

Fantastic work team! Keep up the great efforts 💚👌

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you for the support! We will do our best to keep it up and try to improve :) - Cheers, Duarte

[@kornelija8018]

WAKE UP BABE NEW MOSSY EARTH VIDEO JUST DROPPED

[@MossyEarth]

😂 Enjoy! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Jackson-h4u]

I'm the same way 😂

[@ellasermon5677]

What you are doing in this video is the exact reason why I'm studying Biology right now at university. I've been struggling but seeing this reminds me of why the struggle will be worth it in the long run. One day, a few years from now I hope te be part of a project like this, keep it up!!!

[@Syco108]

I love this. You all have been very busy and we appreciate all the hard work.

[@chansahilmira]

It's very nice to see all of our baby fragments growing 🥹

[@robowienerdadachshund141]

Im so glad coral reefs are getting their much needed attention from someone as great as your team I really hope your channel blows up and you get support from many more people

[@EmmiLa]

Amazing work once again, so proud to be a part of this community! 💚

[@lukaszbien2904]

Oh, that's amazing! We're in love with Nusas (Lembongan, Cenigan and Penida) and we've been there in April and planted our corals (named) at Gili Asahan - they have local program to recover nearby coral reefs - wonderful initiative. We will be in Lombok next April/May - will try to see first hand how it's going! All the best, another piece in the puzzle!

[@eyrunsigrunardottir6977]

This is so amazing! What a marvellous work you are doing 💙🐠

[@michaelkohl9728]

Why do I always cry when I watch your content,....thank you!

[@lukyluke993]

Love to see your work and know that I am supporting all of that ❤

[@HeroInHelp]

Other people have Mr Beast, and I have Mossy Earth. I had to wait to watch the video to understand why people kept saying Domino, and then the tears came…thanks for making a 35yo man feel awe in this delicate world. Thank you for being beautiful, generous people.

[@MossyEarth]

That means a lot to me and the rest of the team. Thank you for sharing man! It can be quite a long and difficult process to setup these projects and keep mossy earth moving forward so its really motivating to read comments like this! - Cheers, Duarte

[@InspireLearningAcademy]

Name for your boat.. Marjan (Red Coral) ❤

[@MossyEarth]

Nice name! - Cheers, Duarte

[@Yolashillinia]

The domino fish made me cry of happiness. That's so sweet.

[@kitkat5596]

Y'all are amazing people! Amazing work! Y'all are the future this world desperately needs! ❤

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you for the kind words :) We are doing our best to deliver impact for our members :) - Cheers, Duarte

[@jemmerl]

This brings tears to my eyes, in both good and bad! Thank you all for this amazing work, long live the reefs!

[@lurvklutt7415]

Mossy Coral. Let's go!!

[@MossyEarth]

:D

[@drewselby1]

These videos make me so proud to be a member, even if it’s only $5 a month I love seeing that it’s going towards such amazing projects. I hope to be able to afford more in the future. Great work guys

[@navdeepkumar5085]

This is by far the most beautiful of your projects.

[@fetlock]

I am so inspired! This is the most exciting channel on youtube!

[@Rawadirga]

thanks from indonesia

[@SeedBorneDane]

My name suggestion is The Mossy Voyager!

[@MossyEarth]

Thanks! - Cheers, Duarte

[@stalwart56k]

I really like the idea of calling the boat Mossy Coral. Beautiful work. I'm honored to contribute to your efforts.

[@scoon2117]

You guys are beautiful human beings. I've never even seen the ocean and I thank you

[@latheofheaven1017]

I've been a subscriber/member for a bit more than a year now. It's amazing how much Mossy Earth gets done.

[@od.vandeveer]

I love diving and have seen beautifull reefs and reefs reduced to rubble ( i was actually diving when someon closeby was fishing with dynamite). Glad you are doing this project and, as a member, I can be a small part in it

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you for the support! - Cheers, Duarte

[@MossyEarth]

out of curiosity, where did you witness this?

[@od.vandeveer]

@@MossyEarth I need to check my logbooks but I think it was in Indonesia, near sulawesi/manado . Scary and very loud and illegal

[@MossyEarth]

Makes sense. It is a reducing problem but not one that is gone.

[@od.vandeveer]

@@MossyEarth it was 10-20 years ago, but it really made an impression. And 1 brave dartfish left in an underwater dessert.

[@tatiagarcia]

This gives me so much hope for the future, Much Love from USA ❤

[@TP-pi2ge]

This video almost made me cry! We need to protect nature at all costs!

[@sambeawesome]

What a beautiful and adorable little fish! Such a promising and hopeful sign of the project's success :) I hope y'all name the boat after Domino

[@Captainumerica]

15:22 This is so heartening! Go on, guys, you got this🐠🐚🐙🐬

[@dinodinosaur2930]

💚🌍 Beautiful photography by you and your team 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wavesandwifi]

This is absolutely amazing and it gives us hope here in Cozumel. My wife and I do the maintenance work (habitat cleaning) in efforts to help the coral colonies here get to a point of self-sustainability. Each week we volunteer with our toothbrushes to keep the macroalgae down. Thank you for involving your team in projects like this because it is very important and necessary! You should name the boat Gus after a puddingwife wrasse we became friends with here in Cozumel

[@tarynnn_boi9483]

this made me so happy. i grew up in the midwest in America so I only have seen the ocean a handful of times. its one of the most beautiful places on earth so thank you

[@joeblow812]

I agree with “Domino” or “Little Domino.” I’m always so proud to be a member. ❤ I also purchased some structures today via the email you sent. Always happy to help!

[@PaulCoxC]

Beautiful footage & really interesting video - can't wait to see this project progress!

[@MossyEarth]

Glad you enjoyed the video Paul! - Cheers, Duarte

[@user-st3mr9ov2b]

As a rewilder, its those magical moments when you see that life has moved in, to what you have built (a home for them, a future for us all), that makes it all worthwhile. It doesn't take a lot of work, money or time, it takes passion & perseverance (against all the naysayers). So just do it. Let be your legacy.

[@doubledee8677]

Obviously the boat should be called Mossy McEarthface.

[@iuliiavasiuta2740]

Great work, we need more underwater projects ❤️. Good to be a proud member and support such wonderful projects

[@LazerDuck-uj2cc]

I'm joining the crowd of domino supporters, but with the addition "Little Domino"

[@patrickreverchon9997]

Coral reefs cover only 0.01% of the ocean floor, not 1%. This is why it is even more important to protect them. Awesome job you guys do, keep it up

[@griffinhunter3206]

Mossy McMossface would be a good boat name i think! probably not happening lol, The Domino is more than just funny, so i do support it too!

[@teddiejunior9999]

Yesssss, great minds ✌️

[@PhillipHartley-tl1hi]

I've just been looking down the comments for someone to do it. If it wasn't you it would have been me.

[@CraigsOverijse]

was not funny the first time people did it and still not funny

[@philliphartley4939]

@@CraigsOverijse It was funny the first time round and it's still funny now.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@griffinhunter3206]

@@CraigsOverijse just don't read it then

[@gordogato1379]

As a Mossy Earth member, thank you so much for this project! I have been on several expeditions in this area and have seen the destruction (and also human wounds) of blast fishing first hand. These are the most diverse coral reefs I have ever encountered and seeing them so pointlessly massacred is very painful. These sorts of projects, as well as those from OPWALL and others is exactly what this area needs. Also, please get Yudi some proper eye protection for the welding!

[@NixFaux]

Just going to assume the Zip-ties holding the coral on aren't plastic or are at least biodegradable.

[@MossyEarth]

There is some research on this and we are also conducting a trial ourselves. The tradeoff is between the survival rates of different materials and the resources used to replace dead coral for the more biodegradable materials. This will be addressed in the next video. - Cheers, Duarte

[@MegaDeepRoots]

"The Spirit of Coral" or "Coral Spirit(s)". Late boat name entries :) You guys rock! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! & Thank You Great Spirit for Mossy Earth and Planet Wild and other organizations and groups doing similar work all over Lady Gaia!!!

[@_MikeJon_]

The efforts in Florida recycling oyster shells as an artificial reef is a great idea too.

[@Luaponyt]

One of your best videos on this channel - keep up this beauty of work! ❤️

[@bluegers1]

Call it mossy earth 🌎

[@MossyEarth]

easy 😂

[@joaquimbarbosa896]

The biodiversity and their interactions are beautifull!

[@retcartoons1798]

That is amazing, best of luck with the project!!!

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the project! - Cheers, Duarte

[@johnshandle777]

A great project. Seems such a simple idea to help the reafs

[@nurlinalina2707]

Allahumabarik, hope we could have more beautiful nature as it was before, u r amazing love from Cimahi

[@emanueledragomanni5617]

Went to Nusa Penida last month and got to see the reef in Crystal bay, one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. So glad you are restoring the reefs around the island!

[@daskes123]

Lveoly work that you do at Mossy Earth!

[@MossyEarth]

Thank you Daskes! - Cheers, Duarte

[@jollyjokress3852]

I love Mossy Earth so much! The things you do are so visionary and extremely important for our future.

[@joshtracy4441]

Coral reefs are literally the jungles of the ocean.

[@Perikkel]

I became a member finally. Keep up the good work, this is amazing to see!

[@eliplayz22]

Excellent🐠♥ Edit: Thanks for the heart and reply. It came so fast :)

[@MossyEarth]

Enjoy the video! - Cheers, Duarte

[@13-Diamino-246-trinitrobenzene]

Editing the comment removed the heart

[@eliplayz22]

@@13-Diamino-246-trinitrobenzene Oh, it did? Thanks for the tip

[@Jackson-h4u]

That is SOOOO cool! Really, thank you guys for all you do. I hope this video blows up. You're saving our planet!

[@EQTVAM]

I love that y’all are starting to do projects in the developing world. As someone from South America, I’ve always hesitated to donate to European fundraisers (colonialism and all) but now that you are becoming international I’m really pumped to become a member in the future! Keep up the good work!

[@MossyEarth]

We’re not keen to go to places to preach. In this case Yudi connected with us to do something and ultimately it is his project to manage. The same in Ecuador, invited in by Fredy. I think this is pretty important. Thank you for the nice comment! - Cheers, Duarte

[@JuuB406]

Seeing Domino made me cry…love Mossy.earth’s work.