Mesoamerican Reef
The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) Ecoregion features the largest barrier reef system in the Atlantic Ocean.
A magnificent assemblage of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and coastal lagoons, the MAR extends for several hundred miles from the northeastern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to Belize, the eastern coast of Guatemala, and the northern coast of Honduras (click on map to enlarge).
More than two million people directly depend on the integrity and health of the MAR for their livelihood, and the national economies of Belize, Mexico, and Honduras benefit substantially from the Reef’s appeal as an international tourist destination.
Our long-term goal is to ensure that the MAR thrives as a healthy, productive ecosystem capable of supporting vibrant economies and providing abundant marine resources for generations to come. Six objectives drive our grantmaking.
Stories from the Reef
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Joining Forces to Fight a Foreign Invader: Lionfish
The lionfish has transformed into one of the biggest threats to marine life in the Atlantic Ocean, where it was accidentally introduced in the late 1980s…. Read More »
Resources
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YIELD Project
The Youth Investment, Engagement, and Leadership Development (YIELD) Project has transitioned to a new website. Please go to https://yieldhub.global/ to learn more.
Recent Grants
Our Mesoamerican Reef Program features grantmaking that focuses on solving local threats and building essential local capacities. Here are a few of the projects and organizations we have supported recently.