ReefLine 501(c)(3) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing marine and coastal ecosystems and fostering environmental awareness through art, science, and action-driven conservation.
REEFLINE is a pioneering underwater sculpture park and hybrid reef conceived by Ximena Caminos and master planned by OMA / Shohei Shigematsu. Partially funded by a $5 million City of Miami Beach Arts & Culture G.O. Bond, this 11-phase initiative aims to raise $40 million to extend a living underwater corridor across the full seven miles of Miami Beach, enhancing marine life and habitats.
More than an artwork, REEFLINE is a new kind of laboratory — a place where creativity, science, and community meet to explore how design can help our oceans thrive. Each installation provides structure for marine flora and fauna to attach and grow, becoming a magnet for fish and biodiversity. Visitors can access this vibrant underwater world directly from shore, experiencing the ocean’s beauty without the need for long trips offshore. All snorkelers and divers must bring a dive flag and follow local safety regulations.
REEFLINE also serves as a catalyst for dialogue about the value of coastal ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them. It offers hands-on educational programs, citizen science opportunities, and a real-world testing ground for new coral transplantation and hybrid reef design and development — all while generating local jobs and eco-tourism experiences such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and paddleboard tours.
While REEFLINE does not currently provide coastal protection or reef restoration, it plays an essential role in expanding scientific knowledge, ocean literacy, and public engagement. By blending art, ecology, and innovation, REEFLINE invites us all to imagine a future where human creativity benefits marine life.
Team

Ximena Caminos
Founder & Artistic Director

Brandi Reddick
Executive Director

Colin Foord
Director of Science

Shohei Shigematsu
Master Architect

Alberto Latorre
Phase 1 Design & Fabrication Consultant

Julieta Imperioso
Program Manager

Paloma Etenberg
Art Initiatives & Communications Manager
Masterplan
By OMA
Led by Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, in collaboration with Artistic Director Ximena Caminos, The ReefLine masterplan brings together marine biologists, architects, engineers, and researchers to create a new kind of public infrastructure beneath the sea.
This visionary project features the phased deployment of permanent underwater sculptures that function as hybrid coral reefs. Overseen by local aquaculturists from Coral Morphologic, these structures support coral growth while offering artistic and ecological value.
The OMA masterplan follows the linearity of Miami Beach’s coastline, with installations located approximately 600 feet offshore. Phase 1 activates a site between the 200 and 500 blocks of Ocean Drive, previously permitted for hybrid reef use. Future phases are planned near key east-west access points and lifeguard stations to align with the city’s public infrastructure. Signage on land and docking points in the water will help visitors engage with this underwater cultural and ecological landmark.
Marine Acupuncture
Our Natural Ability to Regenerate
Marine acupuncture is REEFLINE's cross-disciplinary approach that fuses high art with deep science to activate ecological regeneration at fragile points where human and marine systems intersect. Much like traditional acupuncture restores balance through precise stimulation, REEFLINE inserts sculptural reef structures into degraded marine environments, awakening the ocean’s natural capacity to heal. These interventions — both artistic and infrastructural — catalyze resilience, not just recovery, allowing coral, marine life, and communities to thrive.
This methodology reflects a shift in how we engage with nature:
- From representing to working within nature
- Using site-specific, ecological materials
- Expanding art into public, coastal, and civic spaces
- Engaging environmental justice and cultural activism
A Blueprint for Regenerative Urbanism.
Born in Miami, marine acupuncture offers a scalable vision for coastal cities worldwide — transforming degraded seascapes into living systems where art, science, and community converge. It is, at heart, a practice of hope: a belief that with intention, structure, and imagination, our oceans can heal.
Partners
KNIGHT FOUNDATION
OMA
CUMMINS | CEDERBERG
BLAVATNIK FAMILY FOUNDATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
CORAL MORPHOLOGIC
Founding Star Members
MICHELE & DON SOFFER ★ POLARIS
EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN
BEN ARNDT
SUSAN & ROB ASKEW
INNA BLAVATNIK
LEN BLAVATNIK
CHRIS BURCH
MICHELE BURGER
KEVIN CHINOY
TONY & XIMENA CHO
KARLA & DYLAN DASCAL
DANIEL DIETCH & DANA KULVIN
ROBERTA & HENRY DEL CAMPO
MOISES ESQUENAZI & CHRIS MENENDEZ
KATE FLEMING
DAVID GARCIA
AMI & JACK GLOTTMANN
BRUCE HALPRYN
NEISEN & ANA KASDIN
ELLEN KIRSCH
CAROLINA KLEINMAN & IVAN BELAUSTEGUI
ADAM & LISA KOFFLER
SIMON & BONNIE LEVIN
KRISTIN & SVEN LINDBLAD
DAVID MAISEL
KYMBERLY MARCIANO
BELKYS NEREY & DEMETRI MOURATIS
DAVID PHILLIPS & NESTI MENDOZA
RAFAEL OLARRA
ASHA RICHARDS
ARIEL & WARWICK SAINT WHITE
CAROLE & OSCAR SEIKALY
CLAUDIA SUMMERS
TONY & SANDY TAMER
ROMAN TSUNDER
JESSICA AND MATTHEW UPCHURCH
ADELE & LEONARDO VALENCIA
DENISE WYNN
Board
LUCIANO FERREYRA
Chair
LAUREN B. CRAMER
Secretary of the Corporation
AGUSTINA CAMINOS
ARIEL SAINT WHITE
JOSE MOLLA

City of Miami Beach
Implementation of The ReefLine follows the receipt of a $5M grant in November 2022 through the Arts and Culture General Obligation Bond approved by Miami Beach voters. The City of Miami Beach’s strong commitment to environmental preservation and support for innovative projects like The ReefLine is a driving force behind this groundbreaking initiative.
