Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF): Creation of Artificial Reefs and Coral Restoration along the Northwest Coast of St. Lucia

Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF): Creation of Artificial Reefs and Coral Restoration along the Northwest Coast of St. Lucia

This project supported marine ecosystem restoration and sustainable tourism development along the northwest coast of Saint Lucia through the creation of artificial reefs, coral restoration activities, and marine skills training. The initiative was designed to improve reef habitat and expand diving and snorkeling opportunities while building local technical capacity in marine conservation. Artificial reefs were created using deliberately sunk vessels and coral restoration structures, helping to create new habitat for marine species and diversify tourism sites in northern Saint Lucia.

Project Details

Project Overview

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Start Date
November 2019
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End Date
October 2022
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Launch Year
2019
Implementation Status
Completed
Project Type
Funded Project
Thematic Area
Marine
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Project Category
Ecosystems, Terrestrial
Duration
24 Months
Financial Summary

Project Funding

Total Funding
US$40,000

Combined financial value associated with the project.

Supporting Information

Project Information

Restore coral ecosystems through artificial reefs
Promote sustainable dive tourism
Train local youth in marine conservation, successfully certified ten individuals as PADI Rescue Divers with specialized reef rescue skills

The project delivered massive ecological and economic impact by sinking four vessels to serve as artificial reefs, alongside the successful installation of 500 transplanted coral fragments.