Protecting Coral Reefs in Indonesia

Portrait: Meet Yosina, captain and coral gardener. Dear Difteur-ses, At the heart of the operations carried out as part of the Yaf Keru program, each member plays a key role. Today, we honor Yosina, captain of the scientific baseLa Galaxea and passionate coral gardener. The scientific base takes its name from the galaxea corals, renowned for their incredible resistance to environmental change. As captain, Yosina is responsible for the ship's routes, whether transporting logistical equipment from Sorong to Raja Ampat, refitting the boat, or any other expeditions in the archipelago. Yosina also manages all the administrative procedures involved in moving the boat in and out of the ports and village anchorages. An essential mission for successful coral reef restoration activities. Thanks to her experience and knowledge of the region's waters and climate, she ensures safe and efficient journeys, enabling the team to work in the best possible conditions. But her commitment doesn't stop there. As a coral gardener, Yosina is actively involved in collecting, transplanting and monitoring coral fragments, helping to recreate living reefs. Explore her daily life and be inspired by her work to preserve the marine treasures of Raja Ampat!! A big thank you to you for your support!

Protecting Coral Reefs. YAF KERU "Coral Garden" is an ambitious local development program, in Indonesia, around the protection and restoration of 5 ha of coral reefs over the next 3 years. Coral reefs are considered to be the world's richest ecosystems in terms of biodiversity. The health of the oceans, but also of the people who live in them, depends on their good health. The main objective of YAF KERU is to restore these reefs in a particularly resilient area, placing local populations at the heart of the action in a sustainable manner. The program underwent a pilot phase between 2016 and 2020 that tested, demonstrated the feasibility of restoration and demonstrated its ecological and social impact on the area. Since mid-2023, it has entered a phase of accelerating its impact by extending the number of hectares restored and multiplying the number of sites. Coral reefs are restored by local "Coral Gardeners", using coral fragments that are cut and attached to submerged metal structures in key areas. By restoring and stabilizing the substrate at the top of the slope, we prevent the reef at the bottom from being buried by dead coral and coral debris. By restoring 1ha on the upper part, it's at least 1 hectare protected on the lower part. YAF KERU is co-sponsored by The Sea people, the local association in charge of the project's field deployment, and Planète Mer scientific communications and background research partner. 18 € ꓿ 1m² reef restored + 1m² additional reef protected Your help is precious, thank you for your support!!