Pacific Diver Force Blue
Luminox is highlighting its partnership with Force Blue, a non-profit focused on ocean protection and veteran rehabilitation, with a new Pacific Diver watch. The author participated in dives in Miami to observe the progress of coral reef restoration efforts supported by the collaboration, which aims to provide purpose for veterans while aiding marine conservation.
The Pacific Diver reference is designed around Luminox's partnership with Force Blue, an organization that utilizes special operations and combat veterans for ocean protection and preservation projects.
Force Blue's mission involves providing purpose and care to veterans while contributing to scientific teams working to restore vulnerable ocean environments, with a focus on coral reef systems.
The partnership with Force Blue began in 2019, with Luminox joining as an official partner in 2022, supporting coral reef restoration in Key Biscayne, Florida, an area impacted by climate change and population factors.
The restoration efforts include 'coral gardening,' where veterans and scientists plant nursery-grown corals to re-establish deteriorated reef systems, with the '100 yards of hope' project being a key initiative.
The author participated in dives to assess the growth of corals planted four years prior, observing marine wildlife and a healthy percentage of coral bases that appeared to have taken root.