Journal de La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de St.Martin #37

5 Content Réserve Naturelle SAINT MARTIN LongTermGoal : To promote the conservation of the coral reefs and related species • Action CS 3 : Develop and test programs to restore coral communities and the species that depend on the reefs – Positive results in the LIFE programto protect two grouper species 9 • Action CS 1 : Update the underwater cartography 10 • Action MS1 : Participate in the study of themarine biocenoses in relation to the network of marine reserves –Cooperation between reserves 11 To promote the conservation of seagrass beds and relatedmarine plant species • Action IP6: Contribute to the rehabilitation of coral reefs and sea grass beds –TheRéserve: expert in environmentalmoorings 13 To promote the conservation of the sea turtle population • Action CS16 : Monitoring stranded sea turtles and those in distress – Eight sea turtles killed in 2019 15 The activities covered in this issue of the Journal correspond to one of the nine long- terms goals or one of the five key aspects of the 2018-2027management plan for the Réserve Naturelle.  Certain activities might be related to two, or even three, of these goals. Each operation is numbered and classified according to the activity towhich it belongs as part of the management plan:  • Understanding and continual study of the natural heritage (CS)  • Interventions concerning the natural heritage (IP) • Management and support (MS) • Surveillance of the island and police (SP) • Creation of communication and pedagogical materials   (CC) • Reception andActivities Presentations (PA) • Creation andmaintenance of reception infrastructure (CI)