Protecting coral reefs in Indonesia

On January 30 and 31, Yaf Keru teams took part in the 3rd edition of Bali Ocean Days for the 2nd year running. This conference aims to bring together and federate diverse communities around the United Nations' ODD 14 "Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources". This event was an opportunity for Cory, scientific coordinator and coral gardener, to meet with Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs. This conference brought together numerous project leaders committed to the conservation of marine ecosystems, with the aim of encouraging public authorities, financial institutions, players in the sustainable economy, NGOs and academic structures to transform ocean conservation ambitions into concrete action. In this context, Arnaud Brival, co-founder of Yaf Keru and co-director of The SEA People, presented the program, the method implemented as well as the results obtained. This conference aims to raise awareness of the importance of marine ecosystems, foster new synergies between participating organizations by creating inter-team collaborations on long-term projects, and promote conservation players in ecological and sustainable practices. The conference closed with the Sky Blue Sea Foundation Awards, a ceremony highlighting technological innovations and rewarding concrete solutions aimed at protecting and regenerating the oceans and their biodiversity.

Dear difters, The start of 2025 marks a major milestone for the Yaf Keru program, with the restoration of 2 hectares of coral reefs in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia. Since the program's launch in 2016, Yaf Keru aims to restore between 3 and 5 hectares of coral ecosystemsessential to the survival of many marine species. To date, nearly 65,788 corals transplanted and 671 dives have revitalized these reefs! These concrete actions are not limited to ecological restoration, but also help to raise awareness among local communities and divers of the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems. ✨ Thanks to the commitment of The Sea People and Planète Mer, the Yaf Keru program is determined to achieve its goal of restoring between 3 and 5 hectares by 2025, and to make the coral reefs of Raja Ampat a global example of successful community conservation. Thank you for your invaluable donations and support 💙