How can I get involved with reef conservation on my upcoming trip to the Seychelles?

Coral bleaching has a devastating effect on marine life, so many resorts in the Seychelles have introduced conservation initiatives to revive their reefs. Visitors who lend a hand find it’s a great way to learn about the delicate balance of life in these turquoise shallows.

Adopting coral is an option at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort, which is now growing 195 coral fragments. The resort also runs educational snorkelling trips that introduce you to different types of coral, while teaching about reef preservation and safe snorkelling. From £3,390 for seven nights. hilton.com

Splashing out? At The Four Seasons on Mahé, you might like to plant your own baby coral. As part of the Love Grows Beautiful Things project, you’re shown how to attach a rescued fragment of coral to a solid base before you swim out to the resort’s underwater coral nursery and attach it. You’ll continue to receive updates about how your sponsored coral is doing once you’re home, too. From £10,350 for seven nights. fourseasons.com

In the remote Outer Islands, Alphonse has been less affected by coral bleaching. Here, ecotourism expert Blue Safari leads walking expeditions along the reef flats. You can conduct biodiversity surveys, reporting back on species such as juvenile turtles, eagle rays and eels. Further out, scuba divers can help by gathering data for ongoing monitoring projects. From £10,840 for seven nights. bluesafari.com