As all similar small tropical island states, Rodrigues Island is completely dependent on the quality of its surrounding coral reefs. This complex and rich eco-system performs several crucial roles : biological, chemical, structural, social and educative. Our corals are dying like many others around the world, suffering various threats such as rising ocean temperatures and acidity and traumatic traditional fishing practices...

The quality of the marine environment on which a large part of the population depends is impacted by climate change and human activities. Coral and the biodiversity that accompanies it are under pressure and have already suffered severe loss.