Rafanomezantsoa Manana Hasina Yvon - Defender of coral reefs

Rafanomezantsoa Manana Hasina Yvon is a research student at the Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IH.SM) in Toliara, where he is dedicated to the study and conservation of coral reefs. His passion for marine biodiversity and his commitment to protecting coral reefs have led him to work on reef health monitoring and restoration projects along the southwest coast of Madagascar. For the past three years, Yvon has played a key role in implementing projects aimed at involving the local population in marine biodiversity conservation. His efforts focus particularly on coral reef restoration, a crucial task in the face of the increasing degradation of these vital ecosystems. In 2023, after several years of unsuccessful attempts to cultivate corals using plastic collars, Yvon successfully developed an alternative method using sisal fiber ropes. This approach, which is both economical and ecological, marks a significant step forward in coral restoration projects, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution.