Our projects
PLANT-MY-CORAL in action
Seychelles - Baie Sagren
-4.627296458707548, 55.380104598823046
“Baie Sagren” is the original name in Creole and means: “Whale Shark Bay”. It is situated in the Baie Ternay Marine National Park on the North West coast of Mahé. It was once one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, with the greatest diversity in corals and fish. This bay offers the ideal environment for an underwater nursery as well as the outplanting of our corals.
About the Seychelles:
The main island Mahé is only 28 km long and 8 km wide. However, the Seychelles in total consist of more than 115 islands spread over an area of 455.000 km2. 180 million years ago Mahé was part of the super continent Gondwana and thus consists of giant granite rocks.
Seychelles - Ste Anne
-4.6124922, 55.5029058
This reef restoration project is situated within the first marine protected area in Seychelles. This project utilises in-situ rope nurseries to restore the degraded fringing reefs around Ste Anne Island, with the aim of restoring 5000sqm of coral reef across three sites and increasing coral by 20%. In parallel with all our restoration work this project follows international best practices and deploys innovative new techniques. Here we are utilising new rubble stabilisation techniques and micro-fragmentation to increase grow rates and rebuild the habitat complexity of the reef back to a flourishing diverse habitat. Alongside our ecological aims we use this exciting project to engage and educate visitors to Ste Anne Island and beyond with the importance and wonders of coral reefs.
Seychelles - Petite Anse
-4.7548460, 55.4630362
This project is restoring 10,000 sqm of degraded limestone and granitic reef in Petite Anse, a small bay in South-West Mahé, Seychelles. It aims to increase live coral cover by 20% and improve reef resilience through genetic diversity. The project employs in-situ nurseries to carefully rear corals before transplanting them onto the degraded reef substrate. Concurrently, the project seeks to enhance knowledge and awareness of coral reefs and their threats, delivering marine education to tourists, the public, and local training programs, thus empowering the next generation of ocean conservationists.
Thailand
7.947852562617686, 98.77830522037324
The coral restoration project on Ko Ya Wa Sam, a small island in the Hat Nopparat Thara National Park in Krabi, employs the innovative Ocean-Quest method. This technique involves attaching 2 cm coral fragments to small stones, which are initially placed on special tables. This protects the young corals from environmental factors like sedimentation and sea creatures until they are large enough to be transplanted into the reef. Our method stands out for its use of environmentally friendly materials, preventing additional damage to the existing reef.
Advancements in science, particularly in coral biology and reproduction, have led to techniques that enhance coral growth and resilience. This project significantly contributes to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Bora-Bora
-16.4732387, -151.7044367
Situated at the edge of the beautiful Bora Bora lagoon, this project is restoring 5,000 sqm of the internal coral lagoon. It utilizes the coral gardening technique and innovative hybrid reef structures to enhance coral cover and the structural complexity of the reef, thereby increasing the available reef habitat and the genetic diversity of corals at this site. Concurrently, the project aims to raise awareness and engagement with the marine environment among tourists and the public, collaborating with local school groups to share the love for corals.
Florida
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