The Seychelles National Parks Authority is embarking on a series of reef restoration projects to commemorate 2018 as the year of the coral reef.
The Authority is also working with the Earth Watch Expedition which is currently on the island nation conducting its 12th expedition.
An official from the authority said that “coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth and are known to support a variety of marine species including different types of fish. In Seychelles particularly, they provide a vast amount of goods and services to the community such as fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection.”
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Source: Seychelles News Agency
