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Nou Zistwar

Ne dan en koneksyon profon avek bann dilo Seychelles, S.T.O.P transfòrm lirzans 'stop' an en elan — restor bann larestan korail, edik bann kominote, e konstrir en lavenir dirab pour nou losean.

Kifer Nou Ekziste

Seychelles depend lo tourizm ek lapes — toulde depann lo bann larestan korail an bonn sante. Sanzman klima pe koz en lapèrt alarman kouvèrtir korail atraver bann zil. Prosenn zenerasyon i bezwen enplike aktivman dan proteze ek restor sa bann lekosistèm vital la. Se pour sa ki nou'n kree premye Sal Leklas Anba Dilo Seychelles — konbinen ledikasyon maren, restorasyon larestan pratik, ek langazman kominote pour konstrir en zenerasyon gardyen losean ki pou protez zot bann larestan pour bann deseni ki pe vini.

Nou Parkour

Depi en sel prozè resers dan Praslin ziska en lorganizasyon konsèrvasyon maren lider — sak lannen i anmenn nouvo jalon dan nou misyon pour proteze bann larestan Seychelles.

2018

The Beginning

Vicky Durand launches coral restoration research in Praslin, documenting reef degradation and pioneering restoration techniques tailored to Seychelles waters.

2019

First Coral Nursery

Established the first underwater coral nursery off the coast of Praslin, cultivating resilient coral fragments for transplantation onto degraded reef systems.

2020

Education Program

Launched the Underwater Classroom initiative for local schools, bringing marine science education directly to Seychellois students through hands-on reef experiences.

2021

Community Growth

Expanded to 3 coral restoration sites across Praslin, trained 50+ community volunteers in reef monitoring and coral gardening techniques.

2022

International Recognition

Received the Danny Faure Foundation Ocean Innovation Award for pioneering community-led coral restoration in the Indian Ocean region.

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2023

Coral Adoption Launch

Opened the Adopt-a-Coral program to global supporters, connecting people worldwide to individual coral fragments with live tracking and growth updates.

2024

Scaling Impact

500+ corals planted, 2,000+ students educated, 80+ marine species documented. S.T.O.P becomes the leading grassroots marine conservation org in Seychelles.

Zwenn Lekip

Bann syantis maren pasyone, editker, ek bann konstrikter kominote dedye pour konsèrvasyon losean dan Seychelles.

Nou Lapros

Nou konbinen restorasyon larestan pratik avek ledikasyon, syans kominote, ek tourizm dirab pour kree en lenpak dirab dan tou Seychelles.

Coral Restoration

Building artificial reef structures and cultivating coral nurseries to restore degraded reef ecosystems around Praslin and neighboring islands.

Marine Education

Delivering hands-on ocean science programs to local schools through our Underwater Classroom initiative, inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Community Science

Training local volunteers in reef monitoring, species identification, and data collection, turning community members into citizen scientists.

Reef Monitoring

Conducting regular underwater surveys to track coral health, water quality, and biodiversity, ensuring data-driven conservation decisions.

Recycling & Cleanup

Organizing coastal and underwater cleanups, and partnering with local businesses on recycling programs to reduce marine pollution at its source.

Sustainable Tourism

Developing eco-tourism dive experiences that fund conservation while educating visitors about reef ecology and responsible ocean practices.

Rekonpans ek Rekonesans

Nou travay in ganny rekonnet par bann lorganizasyon konsèrvasyon lider ek bann lenstitisyon gouvernman.

Rekonpans Spesyal2022

Ocean Innovation Award

Danny Faure Foundation

Recognized for pioneering community-led coral restoration techniques in the Western Indian Ocean, demonstrating scalable impact through grassroots engagement and innovative artificial reef construction.

2023

Seychelles Green Initiative Award

Ministry of Environment

Honored for outstanding contribution to marine conservation and environmental education in Seychelles.

2023

Indian Ocean Conservation Fellowship

Indian Ocean Commission

Selected as a model project for community-based reef restoration across Indian Ocean island nations.

2024

Featured in UNEP Coral Report

United Nations Environment Programme

Cited as a case study in community-led coral reef restoration for small island developing states.

Bann Partner ek Kolaborater

Travay kote-a-kote avek bann lazans gouvernman, lenstitisyon akademik, ek lorganizasyon konsèrvasyon pour anplify nou lenpak dan Losean Endyen.

DF
Danny Faure Foundation
Mo
Ministry of Environment (Seychelles)
SN
Seychelles National Parks Authority
Uo
University of Seychelles
PD
Praslin Dive Centre
ST
Seychelles Tourism Board
GC
Global Coral Restoration Network
OC
Ocean Conservancy
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