“THE VAULT” Biodiversity Restoration Project Phase 1

Activity

Activity description

Activity output/deliverable

Indicator/Target

Cost items

1.1 Research / Basic Shield Wingate Reefs

Research the extent of coral bleaching, biodiversity loss, general health of the shallow reefs.

Identifying safe areas that are suitable for biodiversity restoration

General Underwater mapping

Install Fixed Moorings on hotspots like Umbria, shaab el erg, shaab talata

Create a good practices campaign to be installed near 2 tourist harbors

General Bio health and diversity map layer – Google Maps

Report with pictures and dive logs/attendance

Wingate natural Coral nursery locations identified.

Dive Team and Boat operating costs.

Divers’ stipendiums, fuel

Mooring Materials

Signage

1.2 Research/ PZU infrastructure

Review possible seaside locations, that can be used for DNA Extraction, Storage and Assisted Nurseries for corals.

Possible locations: Sigala (Fishing Harbor)
Red Sea University / Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, Red Sea Aquariums

Location reports

Infrastructural Plan

Scientific Consultant, Project Developer consulting fees

Transportation

1.3 Research / Sanganeb Atoll

Research and compile an infrastructural development report, adequate for operational needs of phase 2.

General health assessment of the reef biodiversity, reviewing current impacts on deep water reefs.

Identifying general biodiversity restoration locations.

General Bio health and diversity map layer – Google Maps

Report with pictures and dive logs/attendance

Sanganeb Atoll General Zoning plan

Dive Team and Boat operating costs.

Divers’ stipendiums, fuel

1.4 Development

Compilation of research data, revision of VAULT strategy for the next 5 years.

Setup of Digital Monitoring & Reporting Infrastructure

Comprehensive project expansion documents.

Website/Extra-Intranet

Architectural, Operational, Management plan 5 years

Joint reporting website

Consultancy fee’s, communication costs

Hosting – Development Fee’s