@darrylowen7350 from @freestyle_divers gave a fantastic presentation on their Project REEFrame to our members last night at @deepdivedubai, followed by a Q&A.
Project REEFrame is a unique scientific community programme that protects and restores coastal ecosystems in the UAE. It brings volunteers, corporates, schools, academia and governments together to actively create positive ocean impacts. It delivers education to people of all ages from 6+ about the ocean and how to protect it.
This presentation talked about the challenges facing the UAE coastal ecosystems on both the East and West coastlines, the conservation approaches being implemented as well as an overview of the unique REEFgrowth “whole site” approach to ecosystem restoration. This nature based solution is designed to re-establish the integration of ecosystem services provided by mangroves, seagrass, molluscs (native oysters and mussels) and coral reefs.
The Q&A session allowed members to get into discussions on the various ways that divers and non-divers can contribute to the success of the restoration efforts.
For anyone that wants to learn more information on the project and how to get involved, go to: https://freestyledivers.me/reeframe-landing-page-save-uae-coral-reefs/ or email Freestyle Divers directly, at: info@freestyledivers.me
