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BERYL'S IMPACT
ON CARRIACOU'S REEF

Carriacou was struck by Category 5 Hurricane Beryl on 1st July 2024.  The impact to the island was immense, with almost all buildings sustaining damage.  The marine eco-scape also took its fair share of the impact too.

But! The Island and its people have shown enormous resilience and the recovery is happening with a quick pace on land.
Beneath the waves, where its largely 'Out of sight, out of mind', we need more help from people like YOU!

Our Coral Nursery projects have been destroyed through the double whammy of the hurricane and high ocean temperatures.  Join us as we look to implement a rapid recovery program to rebuild Carriacou's fragile reef systems.

Carriacou: Isle of Reefs

Following the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the 1st July 2024, a category 5 storm with wind speeds of up to 165mph, some of the reef systems around Carriacou have been significantly impacted.   Caribbean Reef Buddy is committed to working hard in 2025 to lend a helping hand and rejuvenate some of our most impacted sites.

We'll be working on projects to remove marine debris and algae, to create a substrate new corals can thrive on.  We'll be implementing a widespread rapid restoration and regeneration project to provide the optimum conditions for new corals and reef dwelling marine life to thrive.

We'll also be continuing to monitor and measure to reefscape to track progress over time

Caribbean Reef Buddy collaborates with local and international partners. Volunteers will assist with reef restoration. The community will participate in clean-up events and coral planting. The initiative remains sustainable through new partnerships and funding.

Reef Restoration

Implement coral planting and restoration projects to rebuild damaged reef structures.

Marine Debris Removal

Clear debris from the ocean to prevent further harm to marine life.

Research and Monitoring

Conduct scientific research to monitor reef health and adapt our strategies for effective restoration.

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Mabuoya Garden

Mabuoya Garden was a firm favourite for visitors to Carriacou, with its vibrant coral formations and array of marine life, including colorful fish, sponges, and sea fans.


The Garden at Mabouya was hit hard by Beryl, particularly in the shallows near to the point, and we will be looking to grow and replant finger coral species to create coverage.


Hard Corals

Clearance        &

Replanting

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Sandy Island Garden

Sandy Island Garden is a stunning underwater paradise that showcases a vibrant coral reef ecosystem. The area, teeming with life, featured colorful coral formations, schools of tropical fish, sponges, and gorgonians. 

The storm surge from Beryl broke Sandy Island into two, producing extensive damage to the shallow garden, and destroying our elkhorn outplant site.  We'll focus here on replanting gorgonians and elkhorn species.

Soft Corals

Nursery     &

Replanting

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White Sand Beach

White Sand Beach featured a stunning reef with vibrant finger coral formations and diverse marine life.  It was also home to Carriacou's BioRock project, where we aimed to use solar energy to promote coral growth.

The solar array and the nursery frames have been wiped away by the storm and the surge.  Your support will see us rebuilding a solar based BioRock project in Carriacou again.


BioRock

Salvage      &

Restoration

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