Coral Vita

Coral Vita is a mission-driven company based in the U.S.

that focuses on combating coral reef degradation through innovative land-based coral farming. Founded in 2015 by Sam Teicher and Gator Halpern, Coral Vita operates the world’s first commercial land-based coral farm in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The company aims to restore dying reefs by cultivating climate-resilient coral species that grow significantly faster than natural rates. The primary service offered by Coral Vita is coral restoration, which includes the cultivation of diverse coral species and their transplantation into degraded reef sites. They utilize advanced aquaculture systems and proprietary technologies to enhance survival rates of out-planted corals. Additionally, their facility serves as an educational hub and eco-tourism site, contributing to local workforce development. Coral Vita collaborates with various clients, including hotels, cruise lines, governments, and coastal communities, all of whom benefit from healthy reef ecosystems.