The Coral Planters: a commitment to protecting coral ecosystems

Based in Hossegor, The Coral Planters is dedicated to safeguarding marine ecosystems through one core mission: the restoration of coral reefs. As critical pillars of biodiversity, corals support 25% of all marine life and act as natural barriers protecting our coastlines.

To counter their decline, the association deploys innovative, sustainable transplantation techniques across strategic sites including the Maldives, Rodrigues Island and Mozambique. Beyond field operations, The Coral Planters invests in educating younger generations through its Edu’Coral programme and in scientific research to improve reef survival rates. Its impact, both locally in southwest France and internationally on its restoration sites, helps unite citizens and businesses around a shared goal: regenerating marine life to preserve the balance of our planet.

Through this programme, the association engages with young people, from nursery and primary pupils to secondary and university students, to raise awareness of the need to protect marine ecosystems and safeguard coral reefs.

Developed by marine researchers and specialists, the educational programme aims to give everyone a solid grounding in aquatic environments. Several workshops and a dedicated educational booklet have also been created to introduce younger audiences, from nursery to lower secondary level, to these issues.