Conservation of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) Grant

Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the planet's oceans and a source of sustenance and resources for people everywhere. The Mesoamerican reef is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, stretching nearly 700 miles from the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula down through the Honduran Bay Islands. The MAR is threatened by climate change, overfishing, pollution, and tourism.

The Oak Hill Fund supports efforts that:

• Advocate and educate to improve coastal and marine policies that protect or restore the reef and surrounding marine areas
• Improve Marine Protected Area (MPA) management and enforcement
• Support coral aquaculture and restoration efforts within the MAR