GVI - Reef Restoration
This program helps to restore reef ecosystems and educate local communities of their importance
GVI run a range of programs that tackle social and environmental problems. This article will focus on their reef restoration and marine conservation efforts in Puerto Morelos
Primary Objective: Restoration and conservation of the Mesoamerican Coral Reef System located in the National Park Reefs of Puerto Morelos.
Secondary Objectives:
– Monitor the health of the Mesoamerican Coral Reef System located inside the National Park Reefs of Puerto Morelos.
– Understanding the relationship between the community of Puerto Morelos and the coral reef ecosystem and impacts generated by the use of the natural resources of the ecosystem.
– Supporting environmental education tasks in the community directed toward sustainable use of its natural resources.
– Supporting fund generation activities to assist the restoration and conservation of the coral reef ecosystem.
They have a 5 year partnership with INAPESCA (National Institute of Fishing and Aquaculture), an ongoing open-ended partnership with CONANP (National Commission of Natural Protected Areas), and the Healthy Reef for Healthy People Initiative.
Through partnerships they:
– Create educational programs
Collect data on indicators of coral health
– Make action plans for data colleciton and health monitoring of ecosystems
– Work closely with local communities to understand their needs and relationships with the reef
Citations:
GVI charitable program . “Coral Reef Restoration and Marine Conservation in Mexico.” GVI Charitable Programs, 13 May 2021, https://www.gvi.org/coral-reef-restoration-marine-conservation-in-mexico/.
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Reef restoration and long term plans to maintain health of reefs
Educational programs, community outreach
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