Project Overview
Dramatically Scaling up Multi-species Coral Rehabilitation in Targeted Sites in the Dominican Republic as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Dominican Republic
This project responded to intensifying climate threats to Punta Cana’s degraded coral reefs by establishing land-based multi-species coral nurseries and producing coral explants at scale. It combined reef rehabilitation, ecosystem monitoring, conservation enforcement, community-led fisheries management, and sustainable livelihood development through partnerships with tourism operators and local organizations.
Key Objectives
- Scale up multi-species coral propagation, nursery operations, and reef rehabilitation
- Strengthen reef monitoring, adaptive management, and marine conservation enforcement
- Create alternative livelihoods and technical training for fisher and coastal communities
- Build partnerships with tourism operators and local groups to support long-term reef resilience
Ecosystem Focus
Coral reefs and associated coastal and marine ecosystems in targeted areas of Punta Cana and eastern Dominican Republic.
Communities Involved
This project was implemented in the following communities and project areas:
- Punta Cana
- Targeted coastal and fishing communities in eastern Dominican Republic
Implementing Organizations
Lead Organization:
Fundación Grupo Puntacana (FGPC)
Fundación Grupo Puntacana led coral nursery development, propagation, reef rehabilitation, stakeholder training, livelihood activities, and partnerships with tourism and marine conservation organizations.
Project Partners
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Asociación de Artesanos y Servicios Marinos (ARSEMAR)
- Asociación de Centros Acuáticos
- The Eastern Hotel Association (ASOLESTE)
- GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
- Grupo Puntacana
- Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
- Coral Morphologic
Website
https://www.puntacana.org/
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