"Conservation through Education" is the underlying impetus for each of our projects which engage a diverse group of stakeholders including marine guides, fishermen, business owners, tourism associations, fishing associations, NGOs and educational institutions.  Stakeholders that become volunteers help monitor conditions on the Belize Barrier Reef in a changing climate.  

ECOMAR coordinates marine conservation projects that focus on conserving the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site, associated marine ecosystems and the diverse marine life that is so important to the people that live near the coast and those that come to visit and explore the marine realm that has made Belize famous.  

ECOMAR encourages stakeholders to learn more about the marine ecosystems that support their livelihoods.  When resources users are more knowledgeable about the ecosystem processes they take ownership of the environment and become involved in protecting these valuable natural resources.  While stakeholders benefit by learning more about the marine ecosystem, it is the marine ecosystem that are hoped to benefit in the long term.

The programs we coordinate - Adopt A Beach, Adopt A Reef, Coral Watch, Lionfish, Turtle Watch, Reef Rally - are diverse and offer something for everyone looking to get more involved in marine conservation!