Tatsuki Ogura

Concept for a Coral Reef Sanctuary:
Coral reefs act as natural breakwaters, protecting our inhabited areas from the impact of tidal flows. However, in recent years, coral habitats have started competing with seaweed for space, leading to a northward shift of coral reefs along Japan’s Honshu coast. To address this, I envisioned an underwater forest parkin central Honshu. This concept aims to slow the northward movement of coral reefs, while showcasing the enchanting underwater world and providing a dedicated habitat for coral. Through this space, I hope to make the coexistence between coral reefs and humans more visible. Perhaps, in decades or even centuries, Japan’s seas will be filled with coral forests.
Vision:
When I saw fish swimming around objects like trees, branches, and sunken relics-things that naturally belong on land-it looked as if the fish were flying. Inspired by this surreal vision, I wanted to create a space where fish appear to soar through an underwater forest, evoking a dreamlike scene of forests and relics submerged beneath the sea.