Innovative Reef Restoration On Grenada

美丽的南加勒比海格林纳达岛的游客将熟悉屡获殊荣的大安塞海滩。令人惊叹的白色湾海湾沿着圣乔治的加勒比海海岸线延伸了英里，这是旅游，餐厅和住宿的主要区域。大安塞湾是放松，活动和水上运动的令人愉悦的绿洲。但是，尽管顶部景观令人着迷，但在水下并不是很好。1zplayDive Grenada是基于大安塞（Grand Anse）的PADI 5*度假胜地，在过去的十年中，人们注意到了重大的环境影响。

大安塞礁再生项目on Grenada

From this realization, The Grand Anse Reef Regeneration Project (GARRP) was born. Phil Saye, owner of Dive Grenada, conceptualized the project in January 2013. After a successful ten years operating on Grenada, he wishes to invest back into the community with a philanthropic investment in reef regeneration.

Grand Anse Bay reefs have suffered multiple storm damage events, sedimentation and poor water quality in previous years, leading to the current state of degradation. The Government of Grenada has joined the world community in acknowledging the need to conserve these sensitive and valuable environments by creating Marine Protected Areas on Grenada. Installing an artificial reef in Grand Anse Bay will provide the necessary structure for the sustainable recruitment of marine life, and may even increase the original bio-diversity in this area.

Artificial Reef - Design & Implementation

大安塞湾（Grand Anse Bay）的水下地形由小礁头组成。GARRP将引入人造礁石基板，以扩展和联系这些现有的自然资源。lol比赛视频2019人造礁结构使用由混凝土块构建的金字塔设计。菲尔说，他正在使用这种设计，因为它是“最稳定的平台，为宏观寿命提供最大的表面积，并为鱼提供一个房屋的好地方。我还必须考虑成本和可用性当地采购的材料和劳动力”。

在大安塞海滩（Grand Anse Beach）上建造金字塔后，潜水员和助手将其推向浮动的“滑雪1zplay”，将其拖到沙质底部的区域。然后将金字塔仔细浸没并引导到预定的位置。这种精确的方法允许在现有的礁石结构附近近距离放置，并减轻任何进一步损坏的风险。

Over fifty-nine countries throughout the world have used similar concrete structures to regenerate coral reef areas; they recorded exceptional results, especially from within the Caribbean. In June 2013, Dive Grenada placed two test pyramids in the area where GARRP plans to develop the new artificial reef. Encouragingly, within three months they had shown high levels of recruitment, providing enough evidence to go forward with the pilot study.

1zplay潜水格林纳达Pilots The Way

试点研究包括海洋生物学家对该地区的调查，以确保该项目可行且可持续。到2013年11月底，十二个金字塔将位于大安塞湾南端，深度为10-20英尺。1zplayDive Grenada将密切监视他们以招募海洋生物。定性和定量措施将使用当地海洋生物学家的专业知识来指导未来金字塔的放置。

1zplayDive Grenada报告说，招募的最初迹象非常有前途，显示出在结构上存在海洋生物的多样化。珊瑚生长将需要一个季节来传播，但是包裹海绵，藻类和其他无脊椎动物已经进入了结构。1zplayDive Grenada记录了十二种鱼类 - 这很重要，因为该鱼代表了珊瑚礁环境的组成部分的重要联系。

Education and Conservation in Grenada

Education is key to protecting reef environments worldwide. GARRP, spearheaded by the team at Dive Grenada, is placing great importance on the education of local school children, through snorkeling trips to the artificial reef. Phil said, "We want to provide the opportunity to reach the younger generation and empower them as stewards of the natural resources. In addition, the project will likely have a global educational impact, through educating tourists on the need for reef conservation". A marine eco-trail, where divers and snorkelers can follow the structures underwater, is one of the ultimate goals of GARRP.

您如何帮助加尔普？

Phil Saye and Dive Grenada are providing funding, expertise, and labor for the pilot study phase of the project, as well as continued support and monitoring for the duration of the project. Dive Grenada have committed a minimum of EC$10,000 per annum for the next 10 years, regardless of any external funding. This ensures that the project always moves forward and gains momentum.

In addition to the long-term commitment from Dive Grenada, GAARP will seek funding from private donations, non-profit organizations, and funds for conservation of the maritime environment. The low construction cost of the pyramid design enables individuals and small businesses to provide sponsorship of the project - this is where you can help.

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