Education & Conservation
The Bahamas is a nation of islands with 95% of our territory underwater. Our economy, livelihoods, and culture are inextricably linked to the health of our oceans. BREEF is dedicated to educating Bahamians and visitors about protecting our coral reefs that protect us. We proudly reach over 3,500 students a year through our education programmes.
Education
We have so many opportunities for you to connect with nature. Whether you want to experience a nature walk, shallow-water snorkel or a field study, we’ll work with you to customize a fun and engaging learning experience.
Restore
Coral Restoration
Help us restore our coral reefs! We can train you on how to become a PADI Reef Rescue Diver.
Protect
Safeguarding
BREEF works to protect our ocean for future generations including 20% our ocean in marine protected areas.
Current Events
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#TeachersCOP, Virtual Event, Live from Glasgow
On October 30st at 13h (Glasgow time, CET-1) the Office for Climate Education is hosting the first ever “TeachersCOP”. An event… -
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Nov
2021
Giving Tuesday
Help BREEF restore our reefs by Adopting a Coral on Giving Tuesday. Coral reefs are under serious threat and… -
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Dec
2021
Scholarship Opportunity; Apply for the Bahamian Environmental Steward Scholarship (BESS) Programme today!
The BESS programme is for motivated graduating high school students between the ages of 15-18 who are interested in learning…
BREEF and Rolex Partner to Preserve and Protect Nature.
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and Rolex are celebrating their partnership for a better future with a short film about our beautiful blue Bahamas. The film highlights BREEF and Eco-Schools Bahamas students and the actions they are taking within their schools and communities to combat climate change and to sustain our way of life. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative celebrates partnerships that encourage and inspire the next generation of underwater explorers and conservationists.Watch Film!
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It envelopes our islands, enhances our biodiversity, informs our culture and supports our economy
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BREEF News
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Letter to the Editor- Hoping We Choose A Sustainable Future
Editor, The Tribune. I am Promise Russell, and I am a Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholar. This programme aims to train youth like me into becoming the next generation of environmental…
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BREEF Underscores Safeguarding Bahamian Biodiversity at its 2021 Virtual Eco-Schools Bahamas Coordinators Workshop.
Under the theme, Safeguarding Bahamian Biodiversity, the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) held its second virtual Eco-Schools Bahamas Coordinators Workshop to promote the importance of protecting biodiversity and environmental…
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MY ALIV, MY ISLAND
BREEF and ALIV Bahamas teamed up to combat plastic pollution by conducting an impactful beach clean-up this past Saturday. Plastic pollution in the ocean has become a global problem for…