Coral Baseline
Galapagos surviving coral remnants are living treasures from the island’s extinct coral cover. However their scarcity and isolation have left them ignored for decades, limiting our understanding of current coral distribution and state.
Striving to create an informed decisions, our first intervention was to develop a detailed coral baseline of the island’s coral cover. By working with local knowledge our team has been able to identify and prioritize historic coral reef ecosystems for exploration.
Reef Revival has undertaken several expeditions to characterize coral cover in these areas. Our team has charted six previously undescribed coral communities, generating valuable information regarding the state of native coral health, diversity and abundance.
The information gathered has allowed our team to identify and select a greater number of coral varieties and species in the Galapagos, promoting diversity and enhancing resilience in our restoration efforts.
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