Reducing Recreational Damage

Reefs show damage from repetitive anchoring.

Photo credit:  M. Micklefield

 

Microgrants for Local Conservation Initiatives: Conservation In Action workshop participants propose and receive microgrants for mooring projects that limit the number of boats in an area and provide coral-safe anchoring opportunities.

Educating Tourists
tourism threat

Mass tourism puts particular strain on coral ecosystems as careless tourists cause reef damage.

Photo credit: Roatan Marine Park

 

CORAL Reef Leadership Network: CORAL's leadership program trains local leaders to conduct their own marine tour operator trainings, which extends the reach of our conservation education efforts to more businesses serving the tourist industry.

Mesoamerican Reef Voluntary Standards for Marine Recreation: By engaging cruise ship operators in the creation of the standards, CORAL secured a majority buy-in for the adoption and practice of reef-safe activity.

Providing Economic Alternatives
sediment and pollution threaten reefs

Run-off from sewage, construction, and industry poisons the water and kills coral.

Photo credit: Roatan Marine Park

  

Financing for Marine Parks: CORAL helps marine park managers find sustainable financing opportuities for protected area tourism such as user fee and "adopt-a-reef" programs.

Developing Eco-Tourism in the Region: CORAL's Voluntary Standards for Marine Recreation and Enviornmental Walk-Through Program help local tourism operators create eco-friendly destinations and practices.