Bio Summary:

• Dr. Aaron Hartmann is a marine ecologist and coral reef restoration expert with over 15 years of experience advancing ecosystem resilience and biodiversity. He currently serves as a Research Associate and Lecturer in Harvard University’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. His research integrates coral reproduction, reef ecology, and restoration technology, with a focus on enhancing climate change resilience.
• Dr. Hartmann co-developed the Coral Reef Arks concept alongside Dr. Forest Rohwer, aiming to restore coral reefs by translocating a larger proportion of reef diversity and providing new habitats with improved physical conditions. 
• His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Vermont. Dr. Hartmann's interdisciplinary approach and commitment to integrating ecological knowledge with practical restoration efforts make him a leader in coral reef conservation.

Focus Areas

• Marine Conservation
• Restoration ecology
• Coral reef ARMS deployments

Role at Coral Reef Arks

• Aaron was one of the co-designers of the Arks concept. He now leads our research and testing efforts in Madagascar. 

“We’re not just planting coral. We’re rebuilding the language of the reef—microbes, fish, flow, light, chemistry—everything that makes a reef alive.”

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