On September 8, 2023, a significant event took place as we visited the area around Keramat Beach. Here, in close proximity to the beach, Oceanpure Solutions was entrusted with a coral sea farm, primarily to cultivate Acropora corals. Using fragments taken from mother colonies in the sea and then glued onto cement stones, an innovative method for planting and sustainably breeding corals was established.
The coral fragments are attached to cement plug bases and placed on specially designed culture tables, enabling them to withstand adverse weather conditions. These tables are submerged in the sea, where the corals grow into mature reefs within a few months. Acropora corals are ideally suited for this project.
Acropora corals are known for their rapid growth, which accelerates reef formation. With their structured shape and robust skeleton, they are ideal for reef building, allowing environmentally friendly reefs to develop comparatively quickly. These reefs play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.
Sustainable coral farming has positive effects on the marine environment. The specially designed culture tables provide ample hiding places for numerous marine organisms, particularly small juvenile fish, creating optimal conditions for their survival and growth.
Conserving and promoting fish populations is of great importance to local communities, as fishing often serves as a primary source of food and income. By creating natural hiding places in the cultivated reefs, not only is biodiversity promoted, but the long-term livelihoods of local people are also supported.
To further advance the project, cuttings are regularly taken from the cultivated Acropora corals. These are used not only for replenishing culture tables but also for restoring damaged reefs in the area. The long-term goal is to fully utilize the available space for approximately 5000 tables and around 500,000 corals to make a sustainable contribution to marine conservation. The team is working tirelessly to realize this ambitious endeavor.
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