Marine Ecology of La Reunion: An Overview of Recent Research

摘要

The research on coastal and marine environment of La Reunion over the years has been conducted by different university laboratories, institutions, associations and administrations. The multidisciplinary program of the university PPF (Littoral Pole, biodiversity, and marine resources) has provided an opportunity for collaboration and development of joint research activities (38). Research on high seas through the Contrat de Plan Etat-Region (CPER), has also provided another opportunity for collaborations between ECOMAR, IRD and IFREMER teams. Regional and international programs on coral reefs (ICRI, CORDIO, and GCRMN) have also been implemented in La Reunion, leading to generation of useful data on different research aspects. With regard to the collaboration with other institutions in the Western Indian Ocean region, opportunities now exist particularly through different activities implemented by WIOMSA such as the Marine Science for Management (MASMA) Programme.