Description: The project successfully achieved its objectives of modeling six sites and calculating new indicators for these sites, providing valuable insights into the consequences of anthropogenic impacts on coral reefs’ 3D structural complexity. Efforts were also made towards producing a documentary and raising awareness among young people, although the screening was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project identified coral recruitment and hard coral density, offering a nuanced understanding of the health status of the Longoni site and highlighting potential resilience issues at the Rani site. Awareness activities, including educational projects involving students conducting reef monitoring, effectively engaged participants. Key stakeholders, such as the Mayotte National Marine Park (PNMM) and public authorities, were actively involved and expressed interest in project outcomes. Lessons learned emphasised the advantages of photogrammetry for reef assessment but highlighted challenges such as water depth considerations, weather conditions, and GIS processing time. Future projects should focus on optimising data collection protocols and exploring automation for data processing to streamline workflow efficiency.
Duration: 12 months
