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Strengthening Montserrat's Marine Ecosystem through Coral Restoration Implementation and Training

 

Key Facts

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FUNDING SCHEME
Darwin Plus Local
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VALUE
£48,024
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WHERE
Montserrat

Summary

During reef surveys focused on SCTLD conducted between October 2021 and February 2023 Island Solutions documented healthy colonies of Acropora palmata and cervicornis within the Montserrat reef tract, including colonies in high water temperatures, extreme wave action and high solar exposure zones.This pilot project will collect samples from the healthy colonies of Acropora from the reef system and establish 2 nursery sites using restoration best practices to increase coral population while training the government dive team on these techniques.
 
Status Current
Reference DPL00032
Round 1
Start 01/05/2023
End 31/03/2024

Project Leader


Project Partners
Gov of Montserrat - Agriculture and Environment


Regions
UKOT

Countries
Montserrat

Documents:
Download: Application Form - DPL00032 App - 12/07/2023