Healthy Reefs for Healthy People (HRHP) is a lean, technical team, founded in the MAR and leading the collaborative effort Healthy Reefs Initiative (HRI)
Our Mission for the Mesoamerican Reef
We are committed to deepening our scientific understanding of coral reef dynamics, improving ecosystem health through science-driven management actions and interventions, collaborating on groundbreaking financial tools, and influencing a broad spectrum of shareholders.
Research
HRI pioneered the first reef health evaluation framework and Coral Reef Report Cards now widely used around the world.
Projects
By conducting applied research that provides knowledge and new tools for science-based marine resource management, HRI enables continual improvement and collaboration.
Collaboration
HRI employs a practical approach to adaptive management, aligned with +70 partner organizations.
Our team
Healthy Reefs for Healthy People was launched in 2004 on the premise that healthy reefs are essential to sustaining healthy people.
Melanie McField
Leads our science and conservation strategy, coordinating the international partners and donors.
Marisol Rueda Flores
Is in charge of our communication strategies and all media platforms.
Mélina Soto
Based in Puerto Morelos, coordinates partners and projects in Mexico.
Raphael Martinez
Based in Belmopan, coordinates partners and projects in Belize.
Ana Giró Petersen
Based in Guatemala city, coordinates partners and projects in Guatemala.
Claudia Alejandra Guerrero
Based in Tegucigalpa, coordinates partners and projects in Honduras.
Israel Muñiz
Based in Puerto Morelos, is in charge of data analysis and scientific development.
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