Discover and Protect the Treasure of the Mesoamerican Reef
Our vision is for a thriving and healthy marine ecosystem, where well-informed and influential reef shareholders are actively engaged in safeguarding this natural asset.
This is who we are and how we work
Let our Data
Tell its Own Story
We provide the foundation for data-driven adaptive management interventions, scaling impact across our extensive partner network for more effective marine conservation.
A Media Showcase for Coral Reefs
We have contributed to a number of award-winning documentaries highlighting our work safeguarding the MAR and the critical importance of marine conservation.
Reef Conservation Becomes News
We collaborate with many journalists to tell the story of the reef, through our Reef Health Report Cards and by participating in other conservation issues within the region.
Stay informed about all the work we do
We advance our scientific understanding of marine ecosystems through collaboration and innovation, using robust and widely accessible data, to catalyze actions that improve reef health and enhance social well-being.
Understanding coral reef vulnerability to bleaching in the Mesoamerican Reef
Take a read of our latest study," Underlying drivers of coral reef vulnerability to bleaching in the Mesoamerican Reef," which has now been published in Communications Biology!
Parrotfish: small reef defenders
Who would say that there are small heroes on the reefs that fight marine threats? And one of them is the parrotfish. Its name comes from skairos (which means jumping or hitting).
Our main donors
Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and the collaboration of all our partners throughout the region.
Our Approach to Adaptive, Science-based Reef Management and Conservation
We conduct applied research and monitoring that tests new tools and provides knowledge for science-based marine resource management, HRHP enables continual improvement and collaboration throughout the region and the global coral reef community.
Help us make
a difference
HRHP is a core technical team that supports the unique Healthy Reefs Initiative, which includes over 70 partner organizations devoted to safeguarding the Mesoamerican Reef. Join us in protecting this vital ecosystem.