CASTAWAY ISLAND

Welcome to Castaway Island
The newest home to a Sculptural Coral Gene Bank.

Castaway Island, nestled on Fiji’s breathtaking Qalito Island, is Counting Coral’s newest partner and dedicated steward of coral restoration. As of June 2025, it proudly hosts a large Sculptural Coral Gene Bank and has taken a major step toward establishing an active, large-scale restoration system for the island. Driven by a bold vision, and brought to life by a passionate community of ocean advocates, this project proves that restoration can be as innovative as it is essential.

With the incredible support of Castaway Island, Fiji Resort, and the Outrigger Hotel Group, we have launched a large-scale, awe-inspiring project—an initiative of sculptural, living creations born from bold innovation and designed to drive real transformation within the reefs. This is Counting Coral's third, full-scale Sculptural Coral Gene Bank in Fiji. Designed over six months in California and constructed from marine-grade stainless steel, this striking structure is home to over 500 parent corals.

Effective reef restoration depends on genetic diversity. As ocean temperatures rise and conditions grow more extreme, restoring reefs with mono-cultured coral threatens long-term survival. We focus on propagating rare, heat-tolerant, and genetically resilient coral species — those proven to withstand stress and adapt to changing environments. By prioritizing biodiversity, we help rebuild reef systems that are more stable, productive, and capable of supporting complex marine life well into the future. True reef recovery starts with the genetics — and with protecting the corals that can withstand the future.