From Research to Reef – an Update on the Coral Nursery Expansion in the Seychelles
Nestled a thousand miles off the east coast of Africa, Fregate Island is a true jewel of conservation. Its surrounding waters are marine protected areas aimed at preserving and restoring coral health. Like many other marine ecosystems, its reefs are vulnerable to environmental changes and require continuous protection and management.
From Rubble to Reef – Coral Restoration Raja Ampat, West Papua
Raja Ampat, a remote archipelago in Indonesia’s West Papua province, is one of the planet’s last wilderness areas. Its countless islands form the heart of the Coral Triangle, where 75% of earth’s hard coral species can be found.
The Coral Nursery at Soneva Fushi – New Highs and Challenges
Kunfunadhoo, or Soneva Fushi, is a true paradise, nestled in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The atoll is home to one of the largest groups of coral reefs in the Indian Ocean and offers an incredibly rich diversity.
Updates from our Coral Research in the Seychelles
After months of meticulous work on Fregate Island, Seychelles, our 1 year-long coral restoration experiment comes to an end. Partnering on this project with Blancpain Ocean Commitment, we knew that Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT) would support the growth, health and survival of transplanted coral fragments.
Coral Nursery at Soneva Fushi in the making
We have been busy initiating our latest project here in the Maldives. Located on the stunning island of Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll, we have partnered with the Soneva Foundation to build what will be one of the largest coral nurseries in the world powered by mineral accretion technology (MAT).
Soneva and Coralive embark on a Project to Launch One of the World’s Largest Coral Nurseries
October 27, 2021. Soneva has launched an ambitious programme to restore coral reef systems and create a coral hub for the Maldives. A partnership between the Soneva Foundation and the Swiss environmental organisation Coralive, the project aims to protect and regenerate this vital marine habitat
Scaling up coral restoration around Fregate Island
Fregate Island, Blancpain and Coralive.org are pleased to announce the release of the latest short film on their experimental coral restoration initiative, a project that is part of their long-standing Ocean Commitment program to restore and preserve the marine environment in the Seychelles.
Collecting data to design better coral restoration projects
We are back on Fregate Island in the Seychelles for the 3rd phase of our coral restoration project to continue our research and conservation work on the local reef supported by the Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT). This time we will focus on finding the most cost efficient way to power and maintain electrified reef structures.
Conservation around Fregate Island
Since 2018, Blancpain and Fregate Island Private have joined forces to study, restore and preserve the marine environment around the island. Coralive.org and BlueNomads.org led the field projects with additional support from the Green Islands Foundation, and the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust.
Carbon Neutral Flights
As an international organization, we happen to fly quite a bit in order to get to our project locations. Often times we get confronted how we comprehend this rather contradictory fact of producing CO2 and help corals to regrow that are suffering due to elevated levels of CO2 in the atmosphere in the first place.
