Below are links to papers and publications written by our staff and students. They reflect findings from the research conducted through our program. These resources are made freely available for other researchers or students planning to study the reefs around our island. Please respect the author’s hard work by using the information contained for educational purposes only, and not for reproduction or reprinting elsewhere. All publications, data and interpretations are protected by international copyright laws. If you would like to use any of the information please contact us or the authors. Thank you.

Scott, C. 2011. Coral Nursery Program Update. New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.

August 2011 Update Report on the nurseries constructed by The New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Chalok Ban Kao and Ao Leuk.

Franke, Lena. 2009. The influence of water quality and stress effects on coral reefs on the basis of nutrient indicator algae cover of different dive sites around Koh tao, Thailand.

• Written in fulfilment of a degree at the Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein Univeristy and an internship with the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.
• “This research aims to identify trends in numbers of nutrient indicator algae and it's correlations with grazers to be able to detect possible changes in numbers over time. Furthermore, water quality has been tested and stress effects per dive site have been assessed and rated to be able to detect possible trends in reef health and the most influencing factors on reef ecology.”

Hoppe, Christoph. 2010. Culturing of coral spawn: Analysis of the implementation of a scientific project into the community of Koh Tao, Thailand.

• Written in fulfilment of a degree at the Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein Univeristy and an internship with the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.
• “This report is a restoration technique study over this “Coral Spawning Project”, which pays special attention to and gives advices over the implementation of this project. The aim here is to improve the efficiency of this scientific project for community-based organizations, like the NHRCP and others.”

Phillips W.N., Scott C.M., Zahir D.G. 2010. Community Monitoring and Assessment of the Reefs of Koh Tao, Thailand.

Abstract and Poster for the Proceedings of the Second Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, Phuket, Thailand. Pp 146.

Scott C.M., Zahir D.G., and Zahir M. 2010. Effective Long-term Market and Community Based Coral Reef Management, Research, and Restoration Models.

Abstract and Poster for the Proceedings of the Second Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, Phuket, Thailand. Pp 208.

Scott, Chad. 2010. A Sustainable Model for Resource Management and Protection Achievable through Empowering Local Communities and Businesses.

Proceedings of the Ramkhamhaeng University International Research Conference 2010 pp. 25-28.

This paper presents a case study of this concept from the island of Koh Tao that was designed to bring awareness to communities and tourists, decrease human impacts on coastal ecosystems, and revive restoration efforts in the Gulf of Thailand. This conservation model utilizes consumer interest in environmental activism to provide educational diving courses that also raise money for broader environmental and social projects.

Weterings, Robbie. 2010. An Assessment of Threats to the Natural Environment: Koh Tao, Thailand.

As part of the MSc International Nature Conservation Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Germany. An an internship with the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.

The aim of this research is to get an overview of the problems affecting the natural resources on Koh Tao, Thailand, so a management plan can be developed. Remote sensed data and field data were used to assess the condition of the reefs and threats to the reefs. Remote sensed data were acquired for 4 years (1975, 1994, 2001and 2005) to asses changes in land usage and to determine the location of the reefs.

New Heaven Reef Conservation Program (Chad, Heike, Lotte, and Annette). 2011. Ao Mao: Bay Profile 2011.

In order to provide records of reef abundance and diversity the NHRCP conducts in-depth surveys and reports of various locations around the island. It is hoped that these reports can provide base-records and on-going information to track changes and facilitate other research projects.

Brongers, Bibi, and Schalk, Peter. 2011. Marine Conservation Program Koh Tao: Internship Report. Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.

A paper detailing some of the activities and responsibilities of two of our 4-month internship students from 2011.