The Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS) is proud to be leading national efforts under the Adaptation Fund’s Regional Coral Restoration Project, a five-year initiative designed to strengthen reef resilience across the Western Indian Ocean. The project is being implemented by the UNDP and executed in Seychelles by the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Energy (MACCE).
In the Ste Anne Marine National Park and at Anse Forbans, MCSS has established multiple coral nurseries that are cultivating thousands of fragments for transplantation. These nurseries focus on thermally tolerant coral genotypes, selected to withstand future bleaching events and help rebuild reef structure. Restoration activities are complemented by community engagement, with volunteers and local stakeholders actively involved in coral gardening and nursery maintenance. To date MCSS has outplanted over 17,000 corals, rehabilitating 5000m2 of degraded coral reef ecosystem.
Beyond ecological recovery, the project delivers wider benefits: protecting coastlines from erosion, supporting fisheries, and sustaining the tourism economy that depends on healthy reefs. By combining science, partnerships, and community stewardship, MCSS is ensuring that Seychelles remains at the forefront of climate adaptation and marine conservation.
Learn more here: https://www.undp.org/mauritius-seychelles/projects/restoring-marine-ecosystem-services-rehabilitating-coral-reefs-meet-changing-climate-future
Photo: Renata Romeo/Ocean Image Bank
