Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall
Bring Marine Life Back in USA with Living Sea Wall

Summary

Concrete sea walls are destroying marine habitats along US coastlines, harming biodiversity and ocean health. Living Sea Walls retrofit these structures with eco-friendly habitat panels designed to restore marine ecosystems in urban harbors. Our Boston pilot shows the power of this science-backed solution. By supporting local panel production and installation, you help revive ocean life, improve water quality, and protect communities from climate change impacts.

$50
total raised
1
donor
0
monthly donors
11
months

Challenge

US coastal cities are lined with concrete sea walls that destroy natural shorelines and displace vital marine species. These grey barriers lack food and shelter, accelerating biodiversity loss as sea levels rise. Without sustainable solutions, urban coasts face ecological collapse and reduced climate resilience. We must innovate coastal infrastructure to restore marine life, protect shorelines, and support thriving ecosystems for future generations.

Solution

Living Sea Walls transform lifeless concrete into vibrant marine habitats by installing 3D eco-panels mimicking natural rock pools and oyster beds. Produced locally in the US using moulds loaned from Australia, panels reduce emissions and support species like oysters, fish, and seaweed. Our pilot in Boston proved this increases biodiversity and water quality. Expanding this project restores ocean health while helping coastal communities adapt to climate change.

Long-Term Impact

With proven success in Boston and cities worldwide, Living Sea Walls offer a scalable way to restore marine biodiversity, improve coastal resilience, and engage communities. As more US cities adopt this nature-based solution, we protect marine ecosystems, enhance fisheries, and educate the public about ocean conservation. This project helps build climate-smart shorelines that benefit people and marine life, creating lasting environmental and social impact.

Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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