Land Based Coral Culture for Restoration, Conservation and Education

Reef Conservation is involved in establishing Mauritius’ first ever land-based coral sanctuary (LBCS), dedicated to the restoration, conservation, and education initiatives aimed at protecting rare corals species from local extinction. The project, managed by Reef Conservation with the support of the European Union and Beachcomber Resorts and Hotels, was launched in June 2024 at Le Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa at Le Morne and spans a period of five years.

The main objectives of this initiative include:

• Setting up an operational land-based coral sanctuary focused on cultivating rare or locally threatened coral species.
• Utilizing the sanctuary as a seedbank for producing coral colonies aimed at restoration and conservation efforts.

The project will progress through three defined phases:

1. Identifying rare corals in the waters surrounding Mauritius Island.
2. Establishing a Land-Based Coral Sanctuary (LBCS) to propagate rare and threatened coral species under controlled environmental conditions.
3. Implementing an Educational and Eco-tourism Programme.