Coral Restoration at St Felix

In 2024, CGC secured a grant from the MOL Charitable Trust to execute a coral restoration project at St. Felix. This endeavor will entail the collection of Coral Of Opportunity (COPs) and their direct transplantation to deteriorated reef sites. COPs are coral fragments resulting from mechanical damage caused by human activities (such as fishing) or natural occurrences (like waves or storm surges). Within the framework of the MOL Coral Community project, CGC will experiment with various reef restoration techniques. These methods include directly attaching COPs to degraded reefs using epoxy and underwater cement, utilising coral clips and nails, transplanting onto spider frames, and employing nets for stabilization modules. Moreover, the project will foster collaboration with fishing communities in the coastal villages of St. Felix, Rivieres de Galets, and Riambel. These communities will receive training in coral restoration techniques, potentially engaging them as active participants in the endeavor.

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