Over the past year, our team has been carefully monitoring coral growth at the Swahili Nurseries to better understand which coral species grow best at different depths. We are happy to share the results of our latest analysis, based on measurements taken in March and November. In March, we measured 9 depth gradients holding a total of 360 coral fragments. Unfortunately, one gradient holding 40 corals was lost in June due to rough ocean conditions. In November, we re-measured

We’re excited to share some great news: our coral reef restoration project has received continued funding for 2026, enabling us to build on the progress achieved over the past few years. With the ongoing support of Saruni Basecamp Explorer Foundation, ReefoDivers Diani can further strengthen its community-based approach to coral reef restoration. At the heart of the project is our Reef Ranger team: locally trained men and women who maintain coral nurseries, monitor reef healt

On December 4th, our Reef Rangers proudly represented ReefoDivers Diani during a fishing competition held at Moana University in Diani. The event was organized by Kwale Fisheries and attended by many key officials and stakeholders from the marine sector. Our Reef Rangers set up an educational information stand to showcase our coral reef restoration project. Their exhibition included: A laptop presentation with videos of our underwater work Flyers explaining our coral gardenin

Our Participation in the Kwale Blue Tourism Stakeholder Forum Yesterday, our team had the opportunity to participate in the Go Blue Tourism Initiative – Kwale Tourism and Conservation Stakeholder Meeting, held at PrideInn Hotel Diani and organized by CORDIO. The full-day forum brought together key actors from across Kwale County’s tourism and marine conservation sectors, with the aim of unifying efforts toward sustainable blue tourism and co-designing a long-term collaborativ

Certified PADI Coral Reef Restoration Divers and PADI Rescue Divers October has been an exciting month for our team at ReefoDivers Diani. Three of our Reef Rangers, already certified as PADI Advanced Open Water Divers and PADI Coral Reef Restoration Divers, have now achieved the PADI Rescue Diver certification. Their training took place at Scuba Duka in Diani, where they learned how to prevent and manage diving-related emergencies, assist fellow divers in distress, and respo

Prototype of the new sinker design drying in its mould As part of our ongoing commitment to improving coral restoration techniques, our...

Juma, Mohamed and Bakari enjoying the PADI pool sessions We’re excited to share an important step forward in our 2025 Reef Ranger...

Reef Ranger Swabrina guiding the children in the pool While the rainy season limited our time in the ocean, our team at ReefoDivers Diani...

Two days ago, after a routine dive at our Swahili Nurseries to clean algae from the coral structures, we spotted the lifeless body of a...

Omar and Hassan constructing metal cages for outplanting coral As part of our ongoing commitment to restore the Diani-Chale National...

On Friday, May 2nd, we organized a sensitization meeting at Swahili Beach Resort with the goal of updating key members of the Mwakamba...

Over the past six months, our dedicated Reef Rangers team has been hard at work responding to the devastating bleaching event that hit...

Reef Ranger Omar instructing new trainees Mohamed and Juma Thanks to the generous support of Saruni Basecamp Foundation we are thrilled...

Yesterday, we had an engaging and educational session on Sea Turtle Conservation led by the Olive Ridley Project team. Dr. Joana Hancock...

It is with deep sadness that we share troubling news from the coastline of Diani Beach. Just before departing by boat, our captain Ali...

We’re excited to share some great news from our ongoing coral reef restoration efforts! Our team, alongside our dedicated Reef Ranger...

On November 1st, during a routine dive at our coral nursery site, our diving team encountered a deeply troubling situation. They came...

We’re thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone for our pilot project and the local community. Congratulations to Badi and Omar for...

In recent months, our coral reef restoration project has faced significant challenges. The impact of a severe coral bleaching event and...

During a six-month period, Daniëlle Geschiere conducted a crucial study to determine the optimal depth for two coral species, and a...