What are your favorite reef restoration and coral conservation organizations? Post the link to their sites and info about them here!

[Daniel@R2R]

Let's talk about the best groups/organizations that we as reef hobbyists can support to give back to the effort for reef restoration/conservation. Post about your favorite organizations here and be sure to include a link so the rest of us can support them as well! I'd love for this to become a thread that's a library for people wanting to help!

 

[Peace River]

My favorite reef conservation organization is Rising Tide Conservation - "saving the ocean one fry at a time".

Rising Tide Conservation – Saving the Ocean One Fry at a Time

www.risingtideconservation.org

"Rising Tide Conservation is dedicated to developing and promoting aquaculture of marine ornamental fish species through the collaborative efforts of researchers, public aquaria, hobbyists, pet industry professionals, and conservation groups. Rising Tide Conservation facilitates sustainability in the aquarium industry by supporting marine ornamental fish aquaculture research in order to reduce the impacts of wild fish collection on fish populations and the coral reefs where they live."

 

[jacalhou]

I like the Coral Restoration Foundation out of Florida. They do a lot of work restoring reefs, providing education, etc. They can be found here! https://www.coralrestoration.org/

 

[brandon429]

Noaa​

government funded not sure if they're low on cash or not. very good read

https://cdhc.noaa.gov/_docs/TCB%20Small%20Scale%20Exp%20Systems%20TM%20Final.pdf

 

[zalick]

The Misool Foundation protects a huge section of Raja Ampat as a "no take zone". This allows all creatures from the bottom on up to mantas to thrive and spread to surrounding islands outside the no take zone. Total restoration of the area previously decimated by shark hunting and dynamite.

Misool Foundation

misool foundation protecting the world’s richest reefs in raja ampat, indonesia

www.misoolfoundation.org

"There is greater biodiversity — that is to say, a larger number and greater diversity of fish, coral, and mollusks — on these reefs than anywhere on earth. A single football field-sized patch of Misool’s reefs has nearly five times the number of coral species as the entire Caribbean Sea."*

 

[REEFTIDE]

This is an awesome topic! I really want to find a good one to permanently support

 

[MarkyMark_]

I'll be following closely. Kudos for posting this thread! It's encouraging to know that we as a community are interested in giving back to the ocean for all that we take

 

[Tony Thompson]

Excellent idea. Out of interest which conservation projects or organisations do Reef 2 Reef support through donation? Would be nice to know a percentage of revenues go towards conservation.

I would also be interested in any vendors or trade bodies that make donations to marine conservation and which ones in particular. I support ADE through sales in my shop along with personal contributions to a range of organisations.

Look forward to hearing from others including management at reef 2 reef and any suggestions.

 

[MarkyMark_]

I would enjoy and donate to an official R2R fund raising drive to support worthy causes, perhaps it could become a regular thing here.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

I will certainly be following this. What do you guys think of this one?

Oceana – We are Protecting the World's Oceans.

Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.

oceana.org

 

[CanuckReefer]

Not reef or coral but certainly the ocean.... Rob Stewart was a force of/for nature, and his legacy carries on. We donate yearly.
https://www.robstewartsharkwaterfoundation.org/

 

[Lasse]

Suport scientist working with fish all around the world

FishBase Information and Research Group, Inc.

and the sealife base

Donation to FishBase Information and Research Group, Inc.

Sincerely Lasse

 

[krash7172]

I like to dive Bonaire...

Reef Renewal Bonaire - Dedicated to Restoring Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

Reef Renewal Bonaire is dedicated to restoring Bonaire’s coral reefs through innovative coral nurseries and coral reef restoration techniques

www.reefrenewalbonaire.org

 

[austibella]

The Misool Foundation protects a huge section of Raja Ampat as a "no take zone". This allows all creatures from the bottom on up to mantas to thrive and spread to surrounding islands outside the no take zone. Total restoration of the area previously decimated by shark hunting and dynamite.

Misool Foundation

misool foundation protecting the world’s richest reefs in raja ampat, indonesia

www.misoolfoundation.org

"There is greater biodiversity — that is to say, a larger number and greater diversity of fish, coral, and mollusks — on these reefs than anywhere on earth. A single football field-sized patch of Misool’s reefs has nearly five times the number of coral species as the entire Caribbean Sea."*

Awsome foundation. Gives hope for the future we need that foundation here in America to protect our reefs.

 

[Jreefs]

Coral Vita has some interesting ideas as far as partnering with companies that have a vested interest in reef health (hotels, HOAs, dive guide companies etc). They also focus on land based farms so they can "train" corals to get more used to recent ocean conditions.

Home

Coral Vita works to restore our world's dying and damaged reefs. By growing diverse and resilient corals and transplanting them into threatened reefs, we help preserve the ocean's biodiversity while protecting the health and prosperity of communities, nations, and industries, and nations that...

www.coralvita.co

 

[Sbpe]

In addition to Coral Reef Foundation mentioned above. Reef Relief is another organization in the Florida Keys.
www.Reefrelief.org

 

[Julian@Triton]

Here are two great foundations that we at TRITON Applied Reef Bioscience fully support:

http://oceangardener.org/

AND

Get Involved

Reef Restoration Foundation Coral Nurseries Great Barrier Reef is a not for profit social enterprise that is establishing a series of offshore coral nurseries throughout the Great Barrier Reef to accelerate the recovery of damaged high value reefs and strengthen resilience to future bleaching...

reefrestorationfoundation.org

 

[Paul B]

 

[HumuhumuFan]

In addition to Oceana, which was mentioned above, I'm a big fan of Coral Reef Alliance.
Coral Reef Alliance | Saving the World’s Coral Reefs

 

[acroporabali]

http://oceangardener.org/ does a great job at restoring reef in Indonesia.They are from the Aquarium industry and mainly use their knowledge in mariculture, together with a broad diversity of techniques depending on species and habitat. They also do a tremendous work in educating the diving community but also local communities about corals.