According to the Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA), numerous corals transplanted to revive the reefs of Rasfari have perished due to coral bleaching.

The ERA reported that a ship was damaged in a zone where corals were installed near the Rasfari reef, resulting in harm to the reef.

The agency published its yearly report from the previous year detailing advancements and challenges in the rehabilitation of the Rasfari region.

Rasfari, a designated Marine Protected Area, sustained damage when the Indian ship Navios Arilis grounded. The grounding impacted a region of 8,867 acres inside the safeguarded zone.

The previous Environmental Protection Agency, now known as the ERA, decided to levy the maximum fine allowed by law on the owner of the vessel. After discussions with the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Transport, the owner consented to finance the necessary restoration tasks.

The firm placed a sum of $10 million (MVR 154 million) into a public bank account at the central bank in late 2021.

The ERA indicated that last year's bleaching and other effects on corals prompted the authority to focus on sustaining coral nurseries and planting new coral pieces. The affected region has been observed, focusing on maintaining nursery activities.

A method has been established to facilitate ongoing observation of locations within the rehabilitated areas of Rasfari. The monitoring program evaluates reef health and environmental shifts over long durations.

Two monitoring locations have been set up to assess coral growth and recovery rates in the restoration zone. Temperature loggers have been set up to track site conditions.