melin x Coral Gardeners
A hat that gives back
Our Friends at Coral Gardeners
Based in Mo'orea, French Polynesia, Coral Gardeners is a team of scientists, creators and watermen focused on saving the world’s coral reefs. They grow and transplant resilient corals to damaged reefs, helping bring life back to the ocean and educate the next generation of ocean stewards. Their mission is simple - restoring the ocean, one coral at a time.
Why Coral Reefs Matter
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse and valuable ecosystems on our planet and sadly they're in peril of going extinct by 2050. They protect our coastlines from storms, support 25% of all marine species and provide food, jobs and even medicine for millions of people. They also help balance our climate and keep ocean ecosystems in check. They may not be visible to us, but they are critical to ocean health and life on Earth - without them, the ocean and everything it supports starts to fall apart.
Best of Both Worlds
To help support their mission, we created a limited-edition HYDRO Legend that gives back to their coral restoration efforts. Built with our signature water-friendly performance features and designed for life in and out of the water.
To learn more about Coral Gardeners or donate directly, click here.