How Women Turn Artisanal Fishing into Opportunities for Their Communities
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How Women Turn Artisanal Fishing into Opportunities for Their Communities
Text: Liz Herrera
Photos courtesy of Dayani Rodríguez
At the market, a customer picks out a fish, asks the price, and completes the purchase in a matter of minutes. A transaction takes place; the … Further reading...
Pilot aquaponics system advances as an alternative for environmental education and livelihoods in Tela Bay
Photo: Daniela Sansur
On July 9, 2026, Fundación para la Protección de Lancetilla, Punta Sal y Texiguat (PROLANSATE) inaugurated the pilot aquaponics system established at Lancetilla Botanical Garden in Tela, Atlántida, Honduras. The system aims to demonstrate how food production can be linked to environmental education and new livelihood opportunities, … Further reading...
Enhancing Post-Storm Reef Response: Site Visit and Response Practice at Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize
Photo: Mauricio Valenzuela
On August 24, 2026, strategic partners gathered at Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize for a demonstration on post-storm reef response and conservation efforts. The activities provided a first-hand look at the rapid reef response capacities and local governance mechanisms that are key pillars of the MAR … Further reading...
Seagrass Survey Provides Key Information for the Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems in Tela Bay
When the Reef Calls: Underwater Guardians
By Liz Herrera / Photos courtesy of Irving Chávez
Some people start their day in front of a computer; others, in a classroom. And then there are those who, from time to time, find their office several meters below the sea. When work takes Irving Chávez to the waters of … Further reading...
The Mesoamerican Reef Insurance Programme enters its sixth placement and expands to cover two new sites in Mexico
Photo: María del Carmen García
Regional initiative expands coverage to two additional protected areas in Quintana Roo, Mexico, strengthening climate resilience across the Mesoamerican Reef
July 2026 — The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) and Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), are pleased to announce the sixth annual placement of … Further reading...
Concepción Molina Islas: Experience and commitment in service of conservation
After 19 years of voluntary service on the Small Grants Program (SGP) Proposal Evaluation Committee, MAR Fund expresses its deep appreciation to Concepción Molina Islas for her commitment and valuable contribution to strengthening this program and, consequently, MAR Fund.
Over nearly two decades, Concepción dedicated her time, … Further reading...
MAR Leadership at 15: Strengthening MAR Leaders through Collaboration and Innovation
Photos: Sureste Sostenible
Sureste Sostenible successfully executed the project “MAR Leadership at 15: Strengthening MAR Leaders through Collaboration and Innovation” between April 1, 2025, and February 15, 2026, consolidating 15 years of regional leadership development and strengthening collaboration across the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) region. Through strategic coordination, programmatic design, … Further reading...
Growing Future Ocean Guardians: Youth Leadership and Community Action Strengthen Conservation in Northern Belize
Photos: Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development
Author: Mr. Samuel Barrett
In the coastal village of Sarteneja in Northern Belize, a new generation of conservation leaders is emerging. Through hands-on education, community engagement, and sustainable tourism, the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) is strengthening the protection of the … Further reading...
Join Her Ocean Accelerator 2026–2027!
El Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund), in partnership with New Ventures, is announcing the call for applications for the Her Ocean Accelerator 2026–2027, a regional acceleration programme designed to support women-led businesses that contribute to the conservation, resilience and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR).
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