Ocean Conservation | Protecting Our Ocean

PROTECTING NORTH AMERICAN COASTAL WATERS THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION THAT RESTORES CORAL REEFS, REDUCES MARINE DEBRIS, AND STRENGTHENS OCEAN RESILIENCE.

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US OCEANS

WILDCOAST’s U.S. Oceans Program strengthens protection and compliance in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by working with enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and partners to support data-driven patrols and coordinated compliance efforts. We also build a culture of stewardship through Tidepool Ambassadors and public outreach events, while using M2 radar tracking systems to document and track illegal activity and support the prosecution of poachers.

CORAL REEFS

WILDCOAST’s Corals Program protects and restores coral reef ecosystems in the Mexican Pacific and Caribbean by working within marine protected areas alongside government agencies, researchers, and local community partners. We monitor reef health using standardized protocols, promote coral-safe tourism (including wildlife and dive guides), explore restoration opportunities, and run education and communications campaigns that build long-term stewardship for these underwater ecosystems.

MARINE DEBRIS

WILDCOAST’s Marine Debris Program works to prevent plastic and trash from entering the ocean by combining on-the-ground cleanups with long-term, upstream solutions. We partner with coastal communities and local governments to deploy trash retention systems that capture debris in waterways before it reaches the sea and support community recycling centers that reduce waste at the source, protecting marine wildlife and coastal habitats.

“Coral reefs are living shorelines—protecting coastal communities, sustaining fisheries, and sheltering an incredible diversity of life. By working alongside local partners to monitor reef health, promote coral-safe tourism, and strengthen marine protected areas, we’re helping these reefs recover and thrive for generations to come."

-Gabriela García Vázquez, Corals Manager