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.
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2023
Eco-Schools Bahamas Coordinators Workshop
Venue: New Providence Community Centre, Blake Road Theme: Advancing Climate Resilience in The Bahamas Date: Friday, 6th October 2023 Time:… -
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Oct
2023
BREEF 30th Anniversary Public Snorkel
Our 30th Anniversary Snorkel ( 7th, October) is Fully booked. Stay tuned to our page to sign up for our… -
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2023
BREEF “Pearls of The Bahamas” Gala Celebration
BREEF Celebrates 30 years of Marine Conservation Date: Saturday 11th, November 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Government House, Nassau,… -
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Dec
2023
BESS Informational Zoom Meeting
Are you interested in learning more about the Bahamas Environmental Stewards Scholarship (BESS) Programme? Join us as alumni and representatives…
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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Reef Restoration
BESS Scholarship
Sea Camp
It envelopes our islands, enhances our biodiversity, informs our culture and supports our economy
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Bahamian Corals in Hot Water: Underwater Heat Wave Caused Coral Bleaching at BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden
White patches of bleached coral visible on BREEF’s world-renowned Ocean Atlas sculpture Record-breaking temperatures this summer have impacted many ecosystems across the globe. In The Bahamas increased ocean temperatures have…
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Students Explore Androsian Mangroves & Coral Reefs at BREEF Kamalame Cay Summer Camp
BREEF held a successful 2023 Sea Camp in Andros. Twenty-two students aged 8-14 years from North Andros participated in the annual Kamalame Cay Sea Camp where they engaged in an…
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Bahamian film wins Atlanta Children’s Film Festival Award for short-film on danger of oil exploration and climate change
The passionate voices of Bahamian youth were documented in a short-film written by Eleutheran Deep Creek Middle School students, Taryn McKinney-Lambert and Keion Sands and produced by the well acclaimed…
