Our Projects
Building Coral Restoration Capacity in the Comoros
VARUNA AMP Coral Restoration Training Initiative
Implementation Period: August 2024 – October 2025
Eco Marine Consultants Ltd (EMCL), in partnership with Coral Garden Conservation (CGC), led a regional training and mentorship programme to strengthen coral restoration capacity in the Mitsamiouli–Ndroudé Marine Park, Comoros. Under the guidance of Bacha Gian Suraj (Director, EMCL / Project Manager, CGC), participants learned advanced coral nursery design, coral culture techniques, spider-frame construction, and transplantation techniques. The initiative resulted in the successful installation of coral nurseries and spider-frame gardens, improved monitoring and maintenance skills, and established long-term collaboration between Mauritian and Comorian marine managers for reef rehabilitation and sustainable coastal management.
Funding support: VARUNA AMP Compagnonnage / Tutorat 2025 – NatureXpairs & AFD
Enhancing Coastal Community Livelihoods Through Sustainable Octopus Fishery Management
Octopus Project
Implementation Period: June 2024 to November 2024
Mauritius' traditional octopus fishing practices, while economically important, cause significant damage to coral reefs, threatening both biodiversity and the sustainability of the fishery itself. EMCL aims to address this with an innovative community-based management solution. EMCL will deploy eco-friendly artificial octopus dens, providing alternative habitats to reduce reef damage. This project will not only test den effectiveness but also include fisher training in den construction and monitoring, alongside a comprehensive community education campaign. The goals are clear: increase fisher livelihoods, promote responsible practices, protect fragile reef ecosystems, and ultimately contribute to a thriving Blue Economy in alignment with SDG 14.
Community-based green-solutions to combat coastal erosion and protect sandy beaches
Liane Batatran Project
Implementation Period: May 2024 to November 2024
Coastal erosion poses a major threat to Mauritius, impacting tourism, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Traditional solutions like gabion walls have proven ineffective or harmful. Coral Garden Conservation (CGC) proposes a pilot project focused on nature-based solutions for five vulnerable beaches in Southern Mauritius. By planting native beach morning glory, CGC will stabilise the coastline while restoring coastal habitat. This project prioritises community engagement and ecosystem-based management, training locals in restoration techniques. CGC's approach protects shorelines, enhances biodiversity, and offers tangible benefits to coastal communities, setting a model for sustainable coastal resilience in Mauritius and other SIDS. EMCL is a partner of CGC for implementation of the " Liane Batatran Project".
