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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2020
Summer Sea Camp San Salvador
2020 Sea Camp in San Sal – To be determined. Location; Gerace Research Centre -
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Jul
2020
BREEF Sea Camp in Andros
2020 Sea Camp in Andros will be from July 29th- August 1st. Registration starts June 2020. More Details to come!… -
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Aug
2020
Kamalame Sail Away Lunch
Save the date for our fabulous Kamalame Sail Away Lunch! *August 2nd, 2020 Ticket sales begin soon, more details to…
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
Sea Camp
Field Studies
It envelopes our islands, enhances our biodiversity, informs our culture and supports our economy
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BREEF News
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BESS Alumni Spotlight: Kenaro Malcolm
Drive and transparency are two characteristics that BESS alumni Kenaro Malcolm embodies. From the day he accepted his BESS scholarship to now, we have seen Kenaro’s drive take him to…
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Six Years Later the BREEF Sculpture Garden Explodes with Life.
The BREEF Sir Nicholas Nuttall Coral Reef Sculpture Garden was built as an incredible living art gallery, a habitat for marine organisms, an underwater classroom for students, and to drive…
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BREEF Announces Young Reporters for the Environment 2020 National Competition Winner!
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is proud to announce Georgia Birkwieser as the winner of the 2020 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) National Competition. The winning entry…