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RNMR

La Reunion

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The Reunion Natural Marine Reserve seeks to preserve coral reef heritage and the related ecosystems (sandy seabeds, sea-grasses meadows, rocky seabeds). To reconcile human activity and the preservation of coral reefs, the Marine Reserve has been requested to apply rules drawn-up by the state services (policing missions). The Reserve also gathers new data on the marine environment to improve its management (scientific mission)and to raise public awareness (educational mission).

Contact

Karine POTHIN | Director

info@reservemarinereunion.fr

+262(0) 262 34 64 44

39 Rue du Lagon Lot Dayot 1 97434 La Saline Les Bains

http://www.reservemarinereunion.fr/

research domains
- Coral reproduction
- Biodiversity inventory
- Monitoring fishing grounds
- Monitoring the condition of the coral reefs
- Monitoring visitor numbers
Research arrangements
Works jointly with local research bodies, member of WIOMSA, participation in PhD committees, scientific programmes, etc.
- Scientific support : Our team comprises biologists with expertise in ichthyology of reef benthology and ecology and can supply knowledge and expertise in these fields. We are also in contact with a specialist networks on request.
- Technical and logistical support : The Reserve has the human resources and equipment for intervention in the sea and on the coast that can also be made available to project leaders. The team consists of Class 1b professional divers who can carry out dives, provide technical assistance or on-board safety. The Reserve has its own boat and all the equipment needed for professional diving (diving equipment and safety equipment).
- Project coordination and networking : As a private-public sector group (GIP), the Marine Reserve can coordinate scientific projects and manage European funding. It belongs to numerous scientific networks and provides networking for projects on a local, national or international level.
Main collaborations

WIOMSA network ;IFRECOR ;Invasive Exotic Species network; Network with
local scientists ;Network with academia ;Tourism Club ;IRT; CRESSM ;French
Natural Reserves; COI ;PAREGO; Forum for French Protected Marine Areas
French Agency for Biodiversity

Coral reproduction
Biodiversity inventory
Monitoring fishing grounds
Monitoring the condition of the coral reefs
Monitoring visitor numbers

Works jointly with local research bodies, member of WIOMSA, participation in PhD committees, scientific programmes, etc.

Scientific support : Our team comprises biologists with expertise in ichthyology of reef benthology and ecology and can supply knowledge and expertise in these fields. We are also in contact with a specialist networks on request.
Technical and logistical support : The Reserve has the human resources and equipment for intervention in the sea and on the coast that can also be made available to project leaders. The team consists of Class 1b professional divers who can carry out dives, provide technical assistance or on-board safety. The Reserve has its own boat and all the equipment needed for professional diving (diving equipment and safety equipment).
Project coordination and networking : As a private-public sector group (GIP), the Marine Reserve can coordinate scientific projects and manage European funding. It belongs to numerous scientific networks and provides networking for projects on a local, national or international level.

WIOMSA network ;IFRECOR ;Invasive Exotic Species network; Network with
local scientists ;Network with academia ;Tourism Club ;IRT; CRESSM ;French
Natural Reserves; COI ;PAREGO; Forum for French Protected Marine Areas
French Agency for Biodiversity

total staff (2 researchers)