Seychelles' First Underwater Classroom

Restoring coral reefs and empowering youth to protect the ocean around Praslin, Seychelles.

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Our Impact in Numbers

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The S.T.O.P dive team carrying out coral monitoring and restoration off Praslin, Seychelles

Our Mission

To restore and protect Seychelles' coral reefs — not just for today, but for every generation that will call these islands home.

Our Programs

Conservation, education, and adventure — find your way to help.

Coral monitored during S.T.O.P reef fieldwork in Praslin, Seychelles

Coral Adoption

Adopt a coral fragment and fund reef restoration in Seychelles.

Underwater Classroom

Hands-on marine education for students of all ages.

A S.T.O.P diver on a reef off Praslin, Seychelles

Dive Experiences

Explore Seychelles' reefs on guided conservation dives.

Our Actions

Restore

Installing reef structures and planting resilient corals to bring biodiversity back.

Educate

Turning students into confident ocean guardians through hands-on training.

Engage

Involving youth, schools, and local partners in lasting reef protection.

Adopt a Coral — Act Before It's Too Late

Seychelles' coral reefs are disappearing at an alarming rate due to climate change. By adopting a coral, you take direct and measurable action. Your support funds coral planting, monitoring, and youth training within the Underwater Classroom.

Live Reef Dashboard

Live data from our reef monitoring stations across the Seychelles.

A reef section monitored by S.T.O.P off Praslin, Seychelles

28.4°C

Water Temp

47%

Coral Coverage

Species Count

22m

Visibility

Latest Updates

Stories from the reef — news, science, and community highlights.

Coral monitoring during S.T.O.P reef fieldwork in Praslin, Seychelles

Conservation

February 15, 2026

Record Coral Survival Rate in Our 2025 Nursery Cohort

Our latest data shows a 94% survival rate across all fragments planted in Q4 2025 — the highest in our history.

Education

January 28, 2026

500 Students Complete the Ocean Guardian Program

A milestone for marine education in the Seychelles: our flagship school program reaches its 500th graduate.

Dive Update

January 10, 2026

New Dive Site Opens at Anse Lazio Reef Flat

Divers can now explore our newest restoration site, featuring 200+ transplanted coral colonies along the reef flat.

Our Partners & Supporters

Danny Faure Foundation

Seychelles National Parks Authority

Marine Conservation Society

University of Seychelles

Island Development Company

Blue Economy Research Institute

GEF Small Grants Programme

Praslin Development Fund