Coral Reef Rehabilitation
INTRODUCTION
For decades, Koh Tao has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as a world-class diving destination. However, our coral reefs have suffered from degradation due to both natural and anthropogenic disturbances, including coastal development, sedimentation, destructive fishing, and tourism-related activities. To combat these destructive forces, our environmentally-focused local community has joined forces with private businesses and government organizations to develop coral reef rehabilitation projects.
GOALS
By transplanting coral fragments onto artificial structures, we aim to create interesting artificial dive sites to alleviate the pressure from existing busy dive sites and maintain a source of healthy young corals that can be used to maintain overall reef health.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Coral reefs in Thailand are protected by law under legislation passed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). No touching, removal, or trading of coral is permitted, unless for research purposes. However, severaldive centers on Koh Tao have been granted permission by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) to conduct reef rehabilitation projects by way of coral transplantation.
Join one of our reef rehabilitation teams for the day! You’ll learn all about coral propagation and join a dive where you’ll help prepare artificial structures and be introduced to the equipment required for transplantation equipment.
WHEN
3-5 May 2024 Lecture 11:00AM - 1:00PM Diving 01:00-03:00PM (including pre-briefing & debriefing)
Please note that there is a maximum of 15 divers, so booking early is recommended.
HOSTS
Koh Tao Tourism Association
Email: kohtaotourismassociation@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/KohTaoTourismAssociation Contact number+66(0)993655356
LOCATION
Aow Leuk, Koh Tao
MEETING POINT
Green Activities Zone
PRE-REQUISITES
Minimum age 18
Open Water certification with min. 20 dives
Good buoyancy control
