The Bahamas

Reef Relief

(www.reefrelief.org)

REEF RELIEF is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to Preserve and Protect Living Coral Reef Ecosystems through local, regional and global efforts.

Reef Relief's mission is to:

- Increase public awareness of the importance and value of living coral reef ecosystems;
- Increase scientific understanding and knowledge of living coral reef ecosystems;
- Strengthen grassroots community-based efforts to protect coral reef ecosystems;
- Design, develop, and help implement marine protected areas associated with coral reef ecosystem;
- Encourage and support eco-tourism as part of sustainable community development that protects and preserves coral reef ecosystems.