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 a free land-based demonstration. You'll learn about coral propagation, see how artificial reef structures are prepared, and get introduced to the tools used in coral transplantation—no diving required.

WHEN

27 June 2025 2.00 - 4.00 PM Free demonstration

HOSTS

Koh Tao Tourism Association

Email: kohtaotourismassociation@gmail.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/KohTaoTourismAssociation                                                 Contact number+66(0)993655356

LOCATION

Sairee, Koh Tao

MEETING POINT

BCG Activities Zone

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no pre-requisites for the demonstration.