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Sharks & coral reefs

The connection between our coral reefs and our sharks cannot be overstated. A healthy coral reef sustains sharks’ food sources. In turn, sharks control population growth, protecting coral reefs from being overtaken by algae. Today, various entities are actively working to study and continue to protect our ocean, from both ends of the food web.

Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

The Bahamas National Trust

Perry Institute of Marines Science

Beneath The Waves

Coral Vita

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

Small Hope Bay Foundation

The Island School

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The Nature Conservancy

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Mangrove forests

Mangroves play a crucial, often overlooked, role in coastal environments. They stabilize and protect coastlines from powerful storm surges and are an invaluable part of a healthy ocean. Many important species—including grouper, lobster, conch, and other invertebrates—spend much of their early life around the root system of a mangrove forest.

The Island School

Small Hope Bay Foundation

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

Coral Vita

Perry Institute of Marines Science

Waterkeepers Bahamas

The Nature Conservancy

Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

The Bahamas National Trust

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Safeguarding our natural heritage

To be responsible for a stretch of land and sea as beautiful, intricate and diverse as the territory of The Bahamas is a great privilege. The natural environment itself is our heritage. That’s why The Bahamas has long been a leader in sustainability and conservation efforts.

Andros Nature Conservancy and Trust

Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association (BSCA)

Antiquities Monuments and Museum Corporation

The Bahamas National Trust

Department Environmental Planning and Protection

Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

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Environmental stewardship in Bahamian hands

Our Bahamian culture has always been inextricably connected to our environment, as seen in our straw work, our bush tea medicine, traditional sloop sailing and even our crafts. Today, as the importance of sustainable practices grows, everyday Bahamians play an important role in the country’s overall efforts.

Harbour Island Green School

The Island School

Small Hope Bay Foundation

Bahamas Agricultural & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI)

Bahamas Cave Research Foundation

Bahamas Plastic Movement

Friends of The Environment

Andros Nature Conservancy and Trust

Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association (BSCA)

Bahamas Environment and Education Foundation (BREEF)

The Bahamas National Trust

Department Environmental Planning and Protection

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Tourism as a tool for conservation

The world is a beautiful place, and it ought to be enjoyed and appreciated. And while we cannot ignore the effects of thoughtless travel, we must instead find a way to make a positive impact and leave each destination better than we find it. Sustainable tourism is a cause we can all take part in.

Paradise Cove Adopt a Reef Ball

The Island School

Small Hope Bay Foundation

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

Coral Vita

Perry Institute of Marines Science

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Art & Science by Nature

Nature’s wonders and intrinsic wisdom have long sustained life on Earth. They’ve also long inspired artists in creating wonderful works of art. And now, scientists have turned to our ocean ecosystem for inspiration.

Real Patient Stories

Genetic Memory

Release the Ego

Coral City

Our Hidden World

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Bahamian Talent
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