Data

Had a great day yesterday and today collecting data on the state of the reef and fish biodiversity. One of the projects we are working on to serve Kenya Wildlife Service (who manage Watamu Marine Park) is to look at the potential impact of tourists on coral reef health. So we are looking at the coral cover and damage at sites where people snorkel and where they don't.

Last night a group of secondary school (High School) kids came and are camping at the centre. So its a bit more crowded than usual. But they went out snorkeling this morning and we accompanied them out on the boat. Was good to give them some information on the reef, why it is important and how to not damage it snorkeling. Then I went around and collected information on which fish were at the site. Tomorrow we are going out on a KWS boat to look at the different habitats in the park. Part of what we need to do is see what the various impacts are in the park and what can actually be done about it.