We're Rewriting
Reef HistoryBecause the reefs can't protect themselves
The Bahamas’ coral reef ecosystems are critically endangered – but it’s not too late to save them. Current coral protection and reef restoration efforts are primarily funded by small-scale donations and grants that are insufficient to address coral reefs’ rapid decline. A new ocean conservation initiative by the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund, supported by The Nature Conservancy’s BahamaReefs Program, is set to rewrite reef history.
About The BahamaReefs Program
BahamaReefs is a long-term, impact-driven initiative to scale up coral reef restoration at key pilot sites, including Bimini, Old Bahama Bay Marina, Spanish Wells, Green Turtle Cay, and Chubb Cay. The program is led by The Nature Conservancy in collaboration with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund, and other strategic partners.
WHY IT MATTERS
Bahamian coral reefs are vital habitats that support a diverse range of marine life and maintain ecological balance.
Reefs act as natural breakwaters, protecting shorelines from storms and erosion.
Reefs fuel tourism and fisheries production, pumping nearly $700 million into the local economy.
Coral reefs are deeply woven into Bahamian heritage, traditions, and livelihoods.
About the BPAF Voluntary Opt-In Initiative
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund is a conservation trust fund with a mandate to secure long-term resources for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. BPAF works with partners and stakeholders to implement voluntary opt-in initiatives designed to drive sustainable funding for marine ecosystems. BPAF is partnering with The Nature Conservancy through its BahamaReefs Program to scale up coral restoration and continue to drive reef-positive revenue at the key sites mentioned above.
About The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund
The mission of the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is to ensure a sustainable financial base for the effective management of the Bahamas National Protected Areas System and for conservation activities that protect the future and productivity of the country’s national resources.