26/04/2025
🌊 Exploring Dhorgalla Reef: one among many of Nature's Hidden Gem in Huvadhu 🌊
Just offshore from lies Dhorgalla—a stunning oval-shaped patch reef whose name means "closest rock" in dialect. This 300m long formation showcases classic reef structure: a shallow central platform surrounded by a vibrant blue reef crest that transitions into deeper waters.
Dhorgalla isn't just beautiful—it's a vital site in our coral restoration efforts! Our team regularly surveys this reef for gravid (pregnant) coral colonies, which provide larvae for reef rehabilitation projects throughout the region.
What makes this reef special? Its isolated position creates ideal conditions for healthy coral reproduction while still maintaining genetic connectivity with surrounding reefs—essentially functioning as a natural coral nursery!
Next time you're passing by, take a moment to appreciate this underwater marvel. The conservation work happening here today helps ensure vibrant marine ecosystems for generations to come.
Empowering Community-led Reef Restoration and Prioritization is Funded by Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform and led by Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison of Southern Cross University. This project is being implemented in four regions of the Maldives by consortium of local and international partners.
