GCRMN_COI_2017-Western Indian Ocean Reef Status

Coral reef status report for the Western Indian Ocean (2017)
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
Based on the results of this study, we recommend the following actions to reduce the
threats to coral reefs.
1. Encourage community-based protection of coral reefs in partnership with government
fisheries department by enhancing legislative mechanisms for their long-term
sustainability
2. Reduce use of destructive fishing gears through interventions that reduce effort, such
as through development of viable alternative livelihoods
3. Adopt conservation strategies that promote the restoration of degraded reefs
4. Promote long-term monitoring of coral reefs and bleaching events to raise awareness
on impacts and management issues to the public, resource users and others.
5. Promote awareness on existing laws and regulations governing management and
conservation of coral reefs to stakeholders.
6. Strengthen existing local, regional and international networks for improved consultations
and active engagement on conservation and management of coral reefs.
7. Promote awareness of existing laws and regulations governing management and
conservation of coral reefs to stakeholders.
8. Engage reef users (boat operators, fishers, hoteliers, resource managers, policymakers,
public) in research and monitoring forums in order to raise awareness and
attitude change towards corals/and or reefs.
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