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Map the Giants corals crowdfunding

Crowdfunding campaign goals reached!

Map the Giants crowdfunding campaign is over and we have reached the first and second goals! A total of 15,592€ from 181 contributors! THANK YOU all for your generous support and the support of the University of Milano-Bicocca, BiUniCrowd, and Ideaginger. We’re truly blown away by your generosity. Our work has only just begun!

With your contributions, we have already planned a scientific expedition for May 2025 to discover and study giant coral colonies in the Maldives. We will soon start the selection of young researchers who will join us!

Your contributions will support:

  • the purchase of 1 GPS
  • the purchase of 2 Underwater lasers for measurements
  • the purchase of 1 Camera + underwater housing
  • the purchase of 1 drone to monitor the lowest coastal areas
  • the maintenance of the project’s website
  • the purchase of a high-definition 360° camera to create virtual underwater journeys for those who cannot directly observe this natural wonder: the giant corals.
  • a scientific expedition for 4 people for 1 week
  • two unique boat slots for the first scientific expedition, reserved for two young researchers to offer them the opportunity to learn in the field and develop skills alongside experts in the sector. One of the two positions will prioritize young Maldivian researchers

Stay tuned to see how your contributions will make a lasting impact! 🪸🧡

 

ECRS2024

Map the Giants at ECRS2024

MtG at ECRS2024

Map the Giants was presented at ECRS 2024, the European Coral Reef Symposium that was held in Napoli between the 2nd and the 5th July.The oral presentation was conducted during the “Community-Based Monitoring and Ecosystem-Based Management” session. The project and the giants offer an incredible opportunity for multidisciplinary studies and events like this represent an important moment of discussion and networking.
We are even more certain that Giants deserve attention and the creation of new and ad-hoc conservation strategies towards wider protection of coral reefs throughout the world! 🌎

Map the Giants corals crowdfunding

Crowdfunding first goal reached

Map the Giants crowdfunding campaign has reached the first goal! Over 10,000€ in two weeks! THANK YOU all for your generous support and the support of the University of Milano-Bicocca which provided a matchfunding of 5,000€.
With all the contributions, we have already begun planning the first scientific expedition.
The crowdfunding doesn’t stop here. We still have time to reach our SECOND GOAL: €15,000.
With an additional €5,000, we will:

  • Provide two unique boat slots for the first scientific expedition, reserved for two young researchers to offer them the opportunity to learn in the field and develop skills alongside experts in the sector. One of the two positions will prioritize young people from the Maldives.
  • Purchase of a high-definition 360° camera to create virtual underwater journeys for those who cannot directly observe this natural wonder: the giant corals.