Rasfari Restoration Project ERA

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@ERA_Maldives & @hdcmaldives signs a Memorandum of Understanding to provide technical support and strengthen collaboration on coral propagation initiatives carried out by both institutions.

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A step forward for environmental stewardship,
@ERA_Maldives and Finland International
School Maldives signs an MoU under the Rasfari Restoration Project, enabling student engagement in reef restoration, supervised field access, and enhanced environmental learning.

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As the blessed month begins, the Restoration Team and ERA extend our sincere wishes to our partners, stakeholders, and the wider community of environmental advocacy and restoration.

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Staff from the Rasfari Restoration Project joined the PCA Forum 2026 at Bandos Island Resort, hosted by MoTE. Assistant Field Officer Ali Sham showcased how technology supports coral restoration, while Rifuath Aboobakuru presented findings from K. Rasfari coral tree nurseries.

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Rasfari team participated in ERA’s survey in GA. Hithaadhoo & Lhossa, from checking crab burrows and night hoagulhaa tagging to measuring lhos trees with marine work covering fish counts, 3D mapping, benthic checks, and more surveys.#EnvironmentalResearch

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The team worked to establish a new permanent monitoring site at Rasfari.
Every dive and data point brings us closer to healthier, more resilient reefs.
#RasfariProject #CoralRestoration #MMRI #ReefConservation #Maldives

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Rasfari Restoration Team out in the blue today 🌊 Cleaning our coral nurseries & 3D mapping the restoration site to provide vital information for the restoration progress.
Visual observations suggest a positive outlook for the transplanted corals!
#CoralRestoration #Rasfari

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World clean-up day 2025 an @ERA_Maldives initiative, Thank you @MTCCPlc , @MWSC_Official , @WAMCOmv , @bandosmaldives & @oblusangeli for your generous assistance!
#worldcleanupday #striveforfive #Maldives

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On World Cleanup Day 2025, @ERA_Maldives with partners cleared 58 garbage bags weighing 340KGs from K. Thamburudhoo PA. Grateful to @MTCCPlc , @MWSC_Official , @WAMCOmv , @bandosmaldives & @oblusangeli and Oblu Xperience Aliafushi for their active support.
#WorldCleanupDay

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It's Data Collection Day! Our team conducted water and nursery fragment data collection, linking environmental data to reef recovery. #RasfariProject #CoralRestoration #Maldives #TreeForTheSea #SaveOurSeas #BluePlanet

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Our team joined @MMRI_Maldives today to assist with preparations for coral spawning surveys 🪸✨ This included gravid checks , spotting which corals are ready to spawn and give life to the next reef generation! 🌊 #CoralRestoration #CoralSpawning

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Just like your houseplants, our coral trees need a little TLC 🌱 Every 2 weeks our team gives them a spa day ,scrubbing off algae + pests so these baby corals can grow strong and healthy.
#Rasfariproject #CoralRestoration

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MoU signed between @ERA_Maldives & OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi for the Rasfari Restoration Project. We are grateful for the partnership & excited to collaborate on reef restoration, sharing knowledge, and helping conserve the Maldives’ underwater heritage. #RasfariProject #Maldives

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“Our recent efforts with @oblusangeli! 🌊 Progress continues on our knowledge-sharing program, empowering local coral restoration efforts. 🪸💙 #RasfariProject #CoralRestoration”

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"As part of our knowledge_sharing program with @oblusangeli, the team successfully installed a 4th coral tree frame at Muraka Garden 🌊🐠 Strengthening skills & reefs together! #RasfariProject #CoralRestoration"

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🌊 Progress in action!
Field officers of the @ERA_Maldives coral restoration project introduced 3 new coral trees to the @oblusangeli nursery. 🌱🐠 The team also engaged in a knowledge_sharing program, strengthening capacity for reef restoration.
#Rasfariproject

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🌊✨ A united effort for our reefs!
@ERA_Maldives joins hands with @oblusangeli  to advance coral restoration, nurturing vibrant ecosystems & protecting our oceans for future generations. 🌱🐠💙

#Rasfariproject #Maldives #TogetherForReefs

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Recordings from both damaged and healthy reef sites are being analyzed to build a biodiversity baseline. The initiative introduces a valuable digital toolset for reef conservation efforts across the Maldives. (3/3)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with support from the DMADD Project, has completed a pilot using Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) technology to aid the restoration of Rasfari Reef in North Malé Atoll, a site known for its biodiversity and tourism value. (1/3)

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This non-invasive method collects underwater sound data to identify marine species and monitor biodiversity. The pilot involved protocol development, site assessments, equipment deployment, and staff training. (2/3)