Nemo ist in Gefahr Ziele

Small cause – devastating effect:

the gradual destruction of reefs by anchors

Anyone who dives or snorkels on vacation knows the routine: a boat takes you to the reef, anchors there, and brings the passengers back after the excursion. The more exotic the destination, the better.

Often, the boat anchors directly on the reef, damaging a small piece of coral. This is usually not large, approx. 0.5 m², but when you consider how many boats visit a reef every day, the destruction is striking after just a few months and the reef begins to die.

In order to show tourists a living reef, the boats then visit another reef and the creeping destruction begins all over again.

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Damage caused by anchor chains (Lombok 2016)

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Boats anchored in reefs (Bali 20125)

Reef damage caused by wild anchoring (Gili 2024)

Damage caused by anchor chain (Sulawesi 2023)

There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting our oceans up.

Diemo Niemann • CEO

Moorings: providing a pragmatic solution

Fixed anchor point for boats directly on the reef

We do not wish to condemn the local operators of these excursions. In many cases, they are unaware of the problem, and the economic necessity of feeding their families is their primary concern. Save Nemo e.V. has developed a system that can be implemented with local diving schools and boat rental companies. It is characterized by speed, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

In particularly affected areas in Asia, we have been setting up anchor points for boats on the reef for years. These anchor points are called moorings. They allow boats to moor here without having to drop anchor.
This measure has the advantage of saving boat operators time and protecting the underwater flora and fauna in a sustainable, effective, and fast manner. The installation of these moorings is free of charge. In addition, there are only costs of approximately €50 and the cost of the boat charter.

The positive results show that the measures to regenerate the reefs are successful.
We cordially invite you to participate in our project. Vacationers, divers, as well as other diving schools, travel providers, and local hotels.

Your support in the form of a donation is crucial to cover the costs of chartering boats and materials and to ensure the continuous work of the association.

Anchor buoys are an effective solution

Finished anchor point

Broken anchor chains are removed

Mooring shortly before deployment

Nemo-Pi: We make anchor points “smart”

Intelligentes Add-On für unsere Moorings

Our Nemo-Pi data buoy makes your underwater environment smart!

Either solar-powered + GSM module with a range of several kilometers or locally in your own Wi-Fi:
The Nemo-Pi reliably transmits your water quality data and analyzes it.

With the Nemo-Pi, you can check the water conditions on site immediately. Live.
Whether it’s suspended solids, oxygen, or conductivity… our sensors have passed long-term testing in the oceans for over a year, reducing maintenance to a minimum.

Education: see – recognize – act

“Knowledge is power,” as Francis Bacon once said.

In addition to actively protecting our coral reefs, we believe it is important to raise awareness about the preservation of our oceans—the rainforests of the seas. We are happy to organize seminars for young and old, beach cleanups, and educational snorkeling trips to show how humans can coexist harmoniously with underwater flora and fauna.

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1) Avoid kicking or touching a coral reef.

Attacking your boat against a coral reef can cause serious damage. Be aware of where a coral reef is, so your boat can not even crash. People can destroy coral reefs by simply touching them!

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2) Do not anchor in reefs!

Contact with things like anchors or fishing nets is one of the most important factors that reefs suffer from. So don’t do it!

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3) Do not throw any waste at the beach or ocean.

Garbage on the beach can damage coral reefs and nemo. Through tides and currents, your waste is becomes the so-called microplastic – deadly for Nemo.

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4) Do not purchase souvenirs from coral.

You should not take anything living from the ocean nor buy it in the shop. In some countries, there are jewelry and other souvenirs made from coral. Do not buy them.

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5) Be careful during snorkeling, swimming and diving.

Many people like to snorkel near coral reefs because of their unique beauty. Snorkelers and divers can also cause great damage to coral reefs, especially in areas with many tourists.

6) Active help!

Save- Nemo is a non-profit organization. You can help us by publicizing our website but also with donations.

Research, industry, and commerce

Customized on-site solutions for reef protection.

We are here for you, helping to preserve coral reefs and our oceans with targeted measures.

Three billion people live and benefit directly or indirectly from clean and intact underwater flora and fauna. Our team of experts develops suitable solutions for you on site to preserve this unique underwater world. Get in touch with us!

Hotels and travel providers

Vacation is the best time of the year—and a billion-dollar business. Underwater sports and eco-tourism in particular attract tourists to the most exotic countries. To preserve this underwater flora and fauna, we have developed a sophisticated on-site program for you that protects coral reefs, gives your guests the best possible vacation experience, and guarantees your investment in the long term.

Diving Schools

Protect your dive site with our moorings and the Nemo-PI!
• You avoid anchoring and can identify problems with your reef early on.
• Before heading to a dive or anchor site with your customers, you know the conditions there, such as wave height, visibility, and temperature, and can act quickly.
• Your diving school makes an important contribution to marine conservation, ensuring that your guests will return.

Authorities, park administrations, and universities

An intact underwater world offers much more than ecological value.
It also provides decisive economic, protective, and scientific advantages for authorities, park administrations, and universities:

• Strengthening the economy: Healthy reefs promote ecotourism and generate important income for the region through divers and snorkelers.
• Natural coastal protection: Living reefs act as effective breakwaters, protecting coastlines and infrastructure from erosion and storms.
• Securing livelihoods: As nurseries for many fish species, intact ecosystems guarantee food security and income for local fishermen.
• Financing through attractiveness: Species-rich marine parks attract more visitors, whose entrance fees directly finance management and protection measures.

Citizens and non-profit organizations

An intact marine environment enriches the lives of local people.
Citizens and associations benefit from social stability, economic security, and a high quality of life in their home region.

• Secure jobs: Healthy reefs preserve the long-term livelihoods of fishing and tourism industries.
• Strong community: Nature conservation promotes social cohesion and offers citizens valuable opportunities for engagement.
• High quality of life: Clean seas serve as first-class recreational areas and strengthen pride in the region.

Companies and foundations

An intact natural environment not only secures the basis for business, but also strengthens the social credibility and attractiveness of regional players.

• Economic growth: Companies in the tourism and outdoor industries benefit from stable demand thanks to attractive, healthy natural destinations.
• Image and marketing: Companies use environmental protection for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to score points with customers and skilled workers as responsible companies.
• Fulfillment of objectives for foundations: Ecological stability enables foundations to efficiently achieve their statutory goals and demonstrate measurable success in species conservation.

Events and happenings

We fly the flag. We regularly travel around Southeast Asia with our charter boats to save Nemo. If time and our route allow, we and our crew will visit you on site and provide information about the local underwater flora and fauna and how each individual can help protect our oceans.