Our Projects

While each project is an independent entity, they are inter-related, underpinning each other through research and education to provide a holistic approach to marine conservation.

Fixed Mooring Buoys and Reef Monitoring Project

Anchor damage contributes significantly to the degradation of our coral reefs. Fixed Mooring Buoys (FMBs) are being placed at popular dive and snorkeling sites around Mauritius to protect coral from anchor damage. Corals and fish populations are monitored to assess regeneration at these sites.
Learn more about the Fixed Mooring Buoys and Reef Monitoring Project

Cetaceans, Seabirds and Plankton Project

Cetacean, seabirds and plankton are poorly studied locally and are important indicator species. Their status can provide a valuable indication of the state of the oceans and the impacts of climate change in the area.
Learn more about the Oceanic & Coastal Research - Cetacean, Seabirds and Plankton Project

Education and Sensitization

Marine conservation will only be achieved through education and raising awareness of the population and the youngsters about the importance of the sea. The research acitivites are all linked into the education activities to provide teaching tools and information ab0ut the marine environment in a local context, with the ultimate goal to have marine science and conservation incorporated into the existing National Curriculum for primary school children.
Learn more about the Education and Sensitization Project