Help Us Save Our Beautiful Ocean
For All of Us
In Costa Rica, we have one of the highest biodiversities both on the land and in the water.
Our oceans are important to our way of life and protecting them is our duty.
Coral restoration video
Welcome to Marine Conservation Costa Rica. We are a non-profit organization based in Quepos, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. We are dedicated to working towards a better ocean through education and action. We offer Reef Restoration Courses, Coral Internships & Marine Educational Courses.
Restoring Costa Rica’s reefs,
one coral at a time.
Every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you are connected to the sea.
What we do….Marine Conservation Costa Rica
Coral Restoration
Our flagship project is coral reef restoration in Manuel Antonio. With the establishment of various coral nursery sites throughout the park we are working hard to give our reefs a chance.
Marine Education
Education is key to any conservation effort. By helping people understand why things are happening around and what they can do to make things better, it is our greatest weapon.
Reef Health
As well as our restoration project we are closely monitoring our local, living reefs. This involves a number of surveys around Manuel Antonio looking at reef inhabitants and structure.
Whale Conservation
Here in Costa Rica we have an 8 month whale season. As part of that we look to train local tourism companies about correct observation procedures and monitor their movement.
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
If you walk along the beach and look out at our beautiful ocean it can be hard to imagine the amazing diversity that lies below the rippling surface. The oceans contain an estimated 2.2 million species, many of which are under threat.
By working together with our local community we are striving to make an impact in our oceans here in Costa Rica. We hope that our actions will make a difference to this precious resource for future generations.
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Adopt a Coral
Restoring our coral reefs to is an ongoing project. For that we need your help!
We have a great “adopt a coral” program which directly benefits our nurseries and helps us grow more coral, resulting in a healthier reef system and ocean.
You can get involved today, even from the surface!
We need your help
Every little bit helps and we need yours. In our mission to help conserve and study our oceans we greatly appreciate any help, big or small that you can give us.
Upcoming Events
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July
Shark Protection March in San Jose
Join a peaceful demonstration to reform the current laws in Costa Rica, which are allowing threatened shark species to be fished commercially. Sign Petition