Our Mission

Conservation

Protecting and restoring coral reef ecosystems through scientific research and community-based conservation initiatives.

Caribbean Reef Buddy is dedicated to marine conservation through education, research, and community engagement. We believe in protecting our precious coral reefs for future generations.

Education

Community

Providing hands-on marine ecology education to students, divers, and local communities to foster ocean stewardship.

Establishing robust collaborations with local communities, dive operators, and conservation groups throughout the region.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2026

Dedicated to marine conservation and education, Caribbean Reef Buddy collaborates with Deefer Diving from May to September year, to provide hands-on experiences in marine ecology, fostering a deeper understanding of our ocean's ecosystems.

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Volunteers Joined us

"Amidst the hustle and bustle of our age, let us not forget the quiet crisis unfolding beneath the waves. The coral reefs, those ancient, vibrant cities of the sea, are facing unprecedented stress. It is our privilege and responsibility to be the custodians of these mesmerizing ecosystems, ensuring they thrive as a testament to the wonders of our planets biodiversity."

- Sir David Attenborough

Ocean Conservation

To achieve our Mission, Caribbean Reef Buddy employ a Trinity Model to frame all the work that we do. These three core components ensure successful delivery of our vision

The Trinity of

Our Trinity Focus

The Three Components for Effective Conservation Activity

Research:

Conducting research, using established protocols to understand the fine-scale changes in reef community assemblage.

Develop:

Transform:

Coastal Resilience In Carriacou

In order to achieve this, our mission is to:

Use the research to Define the drivers that endanger coastal ecosystem around Carriacou and the Southern Cays.

Leading to the publishing of peer reviewed papers, with our academic partners, in respected journals.

In collaboration with local policy makers and stakeholders, create sustainable conservation solutions suitable to our environments needs and our capabilities.

Share our knowledge of best practice and captured data with volunteers, whilst facilitating local and international collaboration to maintain up-to-date management and conservation strategies in a changing environment.

Build Resilient support for community-based activity whilst inspiring future leaders in the field of marine conservation through our Research Buddy and Assistant programs.
Aiming to provide education through elementary education, and community outreach activities

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