Discover and Protect the Treasure of the Mesoamerican Reef

Our vision is for a thriving and healthy marine ecosystem, where well-informed and influential reef shareholders are actively engaged in safeguarding this natural asset.

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This is who we are and how we work

Our HRHP team are 7 dedicated and talented marine scientists, each with unique skills that support the wider Healthy Reefs Initiative to safeguard the Mesoamerican Reef.
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Let our Data
Tell its Own Story

We provide the foundation for data-driven adaptive management interventions, scaling impact across our extensive partner network for more effective marine conservation.  

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A Media Showcase for Coral Reefs

We have contributed to a number of award-winning documentaries highlighting our work safeguarding the MAR and the critical importance of marine conservation.

10/1/24

Shield

Miniserie documental sobre el impacto de los eventos climáticos extremos en los corales y manglares del Caribe.

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10/3/24

Treasure of the Caribbean

A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala.

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Reef Conservation Becomes News 

We collaborate with many journalists to tell the story of the reef, through our Reef Health Report Cards and by participating in other conservation issues within the region.

3/10/2024

1% of the Planet partnership

Announcement of our new partnership with 1% of the Planet contributing to support people and the planet.

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3/10/2024

HRHP statement on Swan Islands prison

HRHP issues a statement on its position regarding the possible maximum security prison on Swan Islands.

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Stay informed about all the work we do

We advance our scientific understanding of marine ecosystems through collaboration and innovation, using robust and widely accessible data, to catalyze actions that improve reef health and enhance social well-being.

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Our main donors

Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and the collaboration of all our partners throughout the region. 

Our partners

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Our Approach to Adaptive, Science-based Reef Management and Conservation

We conduct applied research and monitoring that tests new tools and provides knowledge for science-based marine resource management, HRHP enables continual improvement and collaboration throughout the region and the global coral reef community.

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Help us make
a difference

HRHP is a core technical team that supports the unique Healthy Reefs Initiative, which includes over 70 partner organizations devoted to safeguarding the Mesoamerican Reef. Join us in protecting this vital ecosystem.