OBJECTIFS

1. Promote marine environmental awareness
2. Undertake research on our marine ecosystems and fisheries for sustainable resource management and conservation
3. Provide training in practical techniques to ensure local people can study and monitor their shore, lagoon, and reef habitats.
4. Advocating with the local Government for effective conservation management strategies.

Our Vision:

An Island with a reef and lagoon abundant with life, where marine animals flourish in thriving and resilient environments with benefits shared amongst all local people.

Core Values:

Conservation: Restoring our precious marine habitats for the benefit of all

Cooperation: Bringing stakeholders together to achieve a collective impact.
Integrity: Maintaining moral principles in everything we do.
Education: Increasing awareness and information to empower communities.
Innovation: Adopting cutting-edge methods and technologies for effective conservation

Key Initiatives:

1. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Establishing and advocating for the creation of MPAs to conserve critical habitats and species.
2. Marine Biodiversity: Understanding and tracking changes within the marine environment and undertaking coral reef restoration.
3. Sustainable Fisheries: Promoting sustainable fishing practices and supporting fisheries management efforts to ensure the long-term viability of fish stocks.
4. Community support: Developing resilience through community-based projects such as establishing alternative livelihoods and training with a focus on marginalised and impacted communities
5. Club Mer Programme; Promoting the marine environment through an engaging initiative for young people, aged 14 to 21.
6. Coastal Cleanups: Organising clean-up campaigns and initiatives to reduce and remove marine debris and plastic pollution.