Geotherapy Institute for Art and Field Sciences

Geotherapy Institute for Art and Field Sciences Our mission is to infuse the field sciences with art — creating blueprints to heal the planet.

Our first goal is to work on coral reef restoration projects globally.

📸 Laguna de Maya, Cuba — Photo by Luis MuinoA shimmering school of Sergeant Majors (Abudefduf saxatilis) gathers above t...
05/30/2026

📸 Laguna de Maya, Cuba — Photo by Luis Muino

A shimmering school of Sergeant Majors (Abudefduf saxatilis) gathers above the reef, feeding on plankton, algae, and tiny drifting organisms carried by the currents. Together with grunts and other reef fish, they animate one of the Caribbean’s richest biodiversity hubs.

From plankton to coral to fish, every species is connected. Protect the reef, and an entire world thrives.

To see more of this artist’s work check out the mini Geotherapy Expo at the Explorers club for ocean week
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📸 Laguna de Maya, Cuba — Fotografía de Luis Muino .muino_77

Un brillante cardumen de sargentos mayores (Abudefduf saxatilis) se reúne sobre el arrecife, alimentándose de plancton, algas y diminutos organismos transportados por las corrientes. Junto a roncos y otros peces de arrecife, dan vida a uno de los más importantes centros de biodiversidad del Caribe.

Del plancton al coral y a los peces, toda la vida está conectada. Protegemos el arrecife, y prospera un mundo entero.
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« I chose the shape because I found it both beautiful and functional. The domed structure, with a flat bottom and flange...
05/28/2026

« I chose the shape because I found it both beautiful and functional. The domed structure, with a flat bottom and flanges, makes it incredibly sturdy, which is crucial for aquatic environments.

Corals generate energy in two ways: by capturing tiny nutrient particles that float nearby and through photosynthesis carried out by symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae.

The design includes open spaces that allow nutrients to flow through and sunlight to reach the corals, supporting these essential functions.

For the stars, I chose high-fire ceramics because of their low porosity, making them ideal for subaquatic environments. I also added a coral-like texture to help gametes cling to the surface.

The metal structures employ the Biorock method, which applies low-voltage electricity to metal, creating an accretion process that coats the structure with layers of calcium carbonate. This is the same substance coral skeletons are made from and, when properly grown, it creates a self-healing substrate that is five times stronger than traditional concrete.

The low-voltage electrical current also boosts the immune systems of corals attached to the structure, as well as those in the surrounding waters. »
— Mara G. Haseltine about Coral Nursery project in Cuba, 2026

Join us on June 10th at Ocean Gala in ManhattanGet 25$ off with CODE: GEOTHERAPY25$ goes to the Geotherapy Institute, i...
05/28/2026

Join us on June 10th at Ocean Gala in Manhattan

Get 25$ off with CODE: GEOTHERAPY

25$ goes to the Geotherapy Institute, in addition photographs and prints will be auctioned from the exhibition

Your donation not only goes to preserving and restoring a functionally extinct species of hard corals the back bone of coral reefs across the Caribbean but it goes to supporting a coastal community in Cuba in need.
Donate today! Link in bio

Form follows function 🪸Illustration of the “unicellular microscopic muse” behind the inspiration for the “Pankton-Pod Co...
05/28/2026

Form follows function 🪸

Illustration of the “unicellular microscopic muse” behind the inspiration for the “Pankton-Pod Coral’ Nursery designed to be employed as a prototype project for Laguna de Maya
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☀️ Upcoming Exhibitions and Events: June 1st-5thThe Laguna de Maya Project part of the exhibits and panel discussion on ...
05/27/2026

☀️ Upcoming Exhibitions and Events: June 1st-5th

The Laguna de Maya Project part of the exhibits and panel discussion on June 3rd at 5PM for World Ocean Week at Explorers Club,
including Mara G. Haseltine and Geotherapy Institute partner Dr. Patricia Gonzales PhD. of the University of Havana (for tickets and to see full WOW 2026 schedule here)

An exciting highlight is the addition of Dr. Patricia González .gonzalezdiaz who runs a coral research lab focused on coral disease and restoration received a special Scholarship to attend WOW 2026 and will travel to NYC June 2-4th!

Testimonial – from the field.“Over the past months, our coral restoration project in Cuba has continued moving forward d...
05/27/2026

Testimonial – from the field.

“Over the past months, our coral restoration project in Cuba has continued moving forward despite major challenges across the island, including extensive blackouts, fuel shortages, and logistical difficulties.

Working alongside the Marine Research Center (CIM) of the University of Havana, and led locally by Dr. Patricia González and her marine biology team, we continue documenting reef health and developing restoration efforts in Laguna de Maya.

At a time when coral bleaching is severely affecting reefs across the Caribbean, Laguna de Maya remains a rare refuge of cooler waters where Acropora corals continue to thrive. This unique ecosystem is one of the main reasons we are carrying out this project in Cuba.

Through science, collaboration, and storytelling, we hope to help protect these reefs and bring greater awareness to their importance and resilience.” - .artonomista

Picture: .gonzalezdiaz
Dr. Patricia González and her team of graduate students scuba diving in the field, in training for coral larval propagation season this coming summer!

Construction of the sculpture at our home base sustainable farm, Finca Artonomista, Cuba, 1h from Laguna de MayaConstruc...
05/25/2026

Construction of the sculpture at our home base sustainable farm, Finca Artonomista, Cuba, 1h from Laguna de Maya

Construcción de la escultura en nuestra finca sostenible base, Finca Artonomista, Cuba, a 1 hora de Laguna de Maya.

.artonomista

05/01/2026

We are proud to have Patricia as a key partner—an exceptional coral marine biologist from the University of Havana, specializing in coral disease & restoration 🌊🪸

This moment was captured at a workshop in the Botanical Gardens in Havana with our fiscal sponsor, the The Ocean Foundation, where we were introduced by Fernando Bretos (CRESTA).

What was meant to be 10 students became over 30—all exceptional.
That’s where I first met the brilliant graduate students now helping design experiments for Laguna de Maya.-

Estamos muy orgullosos de tener a Patricia como una socia clave—una excepcional bióloga marina de corales de la Universidad de La Habana, especializada en enfermedades y restauración de corales 🌊🪸

Este momento fue capturado en un taller en los Jardines Botánicos de La Habana con nuestro patrocinador fiscal, la The Ocean Foundation, donde fuimos presentados por Fernando Bretos (CRESTA). Lo que iba a ser un grupo de 10 estudiantes se convirtió en más de 30—todos excepcionales.

Ahí conocí por primera vez a los brillantes estudiantes de posgrado que ahora están ayudando a diseñar experimentos para Laguna de Maya.

04/20/2026

In anticipation of , one of the most important environmental conferences in America, taking place in Dallas, Texas, I’m proud to introduce one of our partners: the director of , a National Geographic Explorer, and an Explorers Club Fellow, Fernando Bretos .

He will share our key goal: empowering communities for sustainable tourism and a blue economy in Cuba. I can still feel the salt on my back as I’m enthralled, during a full moon spawn, collecting coral gametes with this man. I’m also filled with excitement—Fernando reveals a new world of possibilities, alongside incredible colleagues, as we work now in Phase 1—about to enter Phase 2! - 🌊🐚🌺



En anticipación a EarthX, una de las conferencias ambientales más importantes de América, que se lleva a cabo en Dallas, Texas, me enorgullece presentar a uno de nuestros socios: el director de CrestaCoastal, Explorador de National Geographic y miembro de Explorers Club, Fernando Bretos.

Él compartirá nuestra meta clave: empoderar a las comunidades para el turismo sostenible y una economía azul en Cuba. Aún siento la sal en mi espalda mientras estoy cautivado, durante un desove de luna llena, recolectando gametos de coral con este hombre.

También estoy lleno de emoción: Fernando revela un nuevo mundo de posibilidades, junto a colegas increíbles, mientras Fase 1, ¡a punto de entrar en la Fase 2! -
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Sostenibilidad

04/10/2026

Captured by Luis Muiño —our right-hand man at Playa de Coral, Cuba, underwater photographer and scuba master—this lionfish (Pterois volitans) glides through the waters of Laguna de Maya, Matanzas.

Native to the Indo-Pacific, it has become an invasive force across Caribbean reefs—reshaping fragile ecosystems.

But even here, there is possibility.

At Laguna de Maya, we imagine an arts and ecology mecca—where science, culture, and community converge.
Where ecotourism supports local economies, and creativity becomes restoration.

A lionfish taco is not just a meal—
it is a small, delicious act of regeneration. 🌊

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Capturado por Luis Muiño —nuestra mano derecha en Playa de Coral, fotógrafo submarino y maestro de buceo—este pez león (Pterois volitans) se desliza en las aguas de Laguna de Maya, Matanzas.

Originario del Indo-Pacífico, se ha convertido en una especie invasora en los arrecifes del Caribe—alterando ecosistemas frágiles.

Pero incluso aquí, existe posibilidad.

En Laguna de Maya imaginamos un núcleo de arte y ecología—donde ciencia, cultura y comunidad convergen.
Donde el ecoturismo impulsa la economía local y la creatividad se convierte en restauración.

Un taco de pez león no es solo comida—
es un pequeño y delicioso acto de regeneración. 🌊

Video: .muino_77

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