ProReef
Location
Krabi, Southern Thailand
Duration
Since 2018 to date
Supervision
Academic Research Director, Research Coordinator,
Focus
Reef Ecosystem Restoration
ProReef
Integrated Coral Propagation Program for Reef Ecosystem Restoration
Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth.
They support around 25 percent of all marine life, protect coastlines from erosion, and sustain millions of people through fisheries and tourism. In Thailand, reefs are under increasing pressure from climate change, coral bleaching, destructive fishing, coastal development, and pollution. A severe bleaching event in April 2024 highlighted their vulnerability and reinforced the need for careful, science-based conservation and restoration approaches.
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Currently active Projects
Local Islands Mapping Project
Creating updated geographical and topographic maps of the local islands, filling a critical gap in baseline data needed to guide future reef research and conservation.
Coral Bleaching Monitoring Project
Tracking coral bleaching events to measure impacts, recovery, and long-term trends linked to climate change and local stressors.
Coral Propagation Trials
Experimenting with propagation methods across species, depths, and materials to identify effective techniques for future reef restoration.
Reef Health Monitoring
Conducting surveys of coral cover, fish populations, and biodiversity indicators to assess reef condition and resilience over time.
Field Guide Development
Compiling research findings into a practical restoration field guide to support reef recovery efforts in Ao Nang and beyond.
ATMEC Clam Recruitment Project
Studying giant clam recruitment and survival in partnership with ATMEC to better understand their role in reef ecosystems and restoration.
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Impact
ProReef is dedicated to understanding, protecting, and restoring coral reef ecosystems. Our work focuses on long-term reef health monitoring, combining direct coral cover surveys with indirect indicators such as fish abundance and biodiversity assessments.
In parallel, we are developing and testing coral propagation techniques across species, materials, and depths to identify the most effective methods under different environmental conditions. These findings will inform a practical field guide to support future restoration once conditions and permits allow, with the goal of scaling up coral recovery in Ao Nang and other regions of Thailand. Through rigorous monitoring and applied research, ProReef builds the knowledge needed to regenerate reefs and safeguard their ecological, cultural, and economic value.
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Krabi, Thailand