Partnering for a
Sustainable Caribbean

Who We Are

Protecting Our Way of Life Is Our Way of Life

The Buccoo Reef Trust is a non-profit company registered in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically created to assist in the conservation of the southern Caribbean’s marine resources and the responsible development of its marine tourism sector.

We actively work in the Caribbean to develop capacity in the area of tropical marine sciences that enables people to protect the marine environment while ensuring sustainable use of the region’s aquatic resources.

We envision a world in which the marine environment of tropical islands is conserved for the benefit of futere generations while maximising present opportunities for sustainable livelihoods that enhance the quality of human life.

Our Strategy

Concentrated Efforts in Three Key Areas

Research

Developing information and knowledge that demonstrates how the environment functions and is interconnected.

Education

Developing long-term life skills that enable people to make informed decisions about sustainable use of the marine environment.

Conservation

Changing human behaviour & guiding policies to benefit the environment through a lifestyle that incorporates an ethic of environmental stewardship.

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