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Introduction to Reef Conservation (Mauritius)

Reef Conservation (Mauritius) (RCM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and the restoration of the marine environment of Mauritius. It promotes the sustainable use of the biodiversity of our marine ecosystems, through local and regional efforts in a partnership approach with all concerned stakeholders.
RCM employs professional qualified biologists and support staff to manage and implement its projects.

Objectives of RCM
•To promote community integration with marine conservation and resource management through research, education and training.

•To implement projects with a view of promoting marine conservation and resource management.

•To encourage people to respect laws on marine environment and to protect underwater and coastal ecosystems through awareness raising activities and campaigns.

Some facts on the marine environment

•The marine environment is very important to us all because
•It is a source of food and income for many people.
•It brings revenue to the country through the Tourism and Fishing Industries.
•It provides leisure and recreation.
•It provides protection through the coral reefs, which act as natural breakwaters that protect beaches, shorelines and coastal communities.
•Human activities have severely degraded the marine environment through
•Non-sustainable and destructive fishing practices,

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• environment

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