MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund

🌊 Rising ocean temperatures increase the risk of coral bleaching and ecosystem degradation. On International Day Against Climate Change, we recognize the importance of regional collaboration and sustained action to protect the ecosystems and communities that depend on a healthy reef.

Today, we’re sharing the experience of Tapiwa Gavaza, a participant in the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program and a member of Water Offsets, a venture developing innovative solutions for water management, treatment, and efficient use. Video 👉 www.instagram.com/p/De1-3ChNUKP/

Our Alliance is delivering tangible impact all over the world, strengthening coastal resilience and building a regenerative and sustainable blue economy. 🌊 For more details on these stories, and many more from across our Alliance, click the link here: https://oceanriskalliance.org/member-news/

🐚 Strengthening coastal tourism businesses means protecting the ecosystem they rely on. Apply now with your hotel or beach club to Mar + Invest Hospitality. 📍 Call for applications: December 10 2026 Learn more: mar-invest.org/2026/09/30/h... #MARInvest #MARInvestHospitality #ReefPositive

🌊 In rural and coastal communities, women play a vital role in sustaining local livelihoods and supporting the sustainable use of fisheries resources.

VIDEO | La protección de la biodiversidad y la financiación climática a comunidades indígenas centran en Bolivia el XXVIII Congreso RedLac En colaboración con @RedLAC1

Last few days to apply to MAR Fund’s 19th Request for Proposals of the Small Grants Program! For more information and to watch the workshop recording, visit our support page: https://marfund.org/en/support-proposal/  Submit your proposal! 🪸 👉 Check out the call here: https://bit.ly/4gr1vDC

We’re sharing the experience of Ariel Saavedra, part of the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program Through sustainable tourism, this venture aims to fund biological research in a protected area and support social and environmental projects in Izabal, Guatemala. Video 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DeSUoAuOrVt/

Today, we’re sharing the experience of Maya Álvarez and Diego Sánchez, participants in the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program and founders of Ecologistic. Their venture focuses on the responsible management of solid waste in Bacalar, Mexico ♻️ Video 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DeAdAk7sLqL/

🪸 Understanding is the first step toward protecting our coral reefs. If you missed it, check out our weekly “Did you know…?” series on our profile.

🪸 Coral bleaching is a warning sign for coral reefs. During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we want to help you better understand this phenomenon: why it occurs, how it affects corals, and why coral conservation is so important.

Today we are sharing the experience of Ion Rodríguez, a participant in the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program and one of the co-founders of Corua Sun. Corua Sun is a 100% mineral sunscreen brand, free from oxybenzone, silicones, and sulfates. 🌐 Watch the video www.instagram.com/p/Ddb5yY9T9UK/

📢 Consultancy Opportunity 🔗 Terms of Reference: marfund.org/en/job-oppor... If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile.

🪸 What happens when a coral loses its color? Why does coral bleaching occur, and what does it mean for coral reefs? During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we’ll answer these and other questions through our weekly “Did you know…?” series.

📢 Join our webinar “Resilience Thresholds for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management: Methodology and Progress in Honduras and Belize” to learn about progress in understanding the health and resilience of marine ecosystems. 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/vk7t6dtm

Interested in the 19th Small Grants Program Request for Proposals? 🌊 Join our session to learn about the call, guidelines, and the Project Management System for proposal submission. 👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/sd57tc45  📄 Guidelines: https://marfund.org/en/request-for-proposals-2026/

🪸 During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we invite you to learn more about this phenomenon: what causes it, how it affects coral reefs, and why understanding it is important. Join us each week for our “Did you know…?” series and discover how our actions can contribute to protecting coral reefs.

📢 Consultancy Opportunity 🔗 Terms of Reference: marfund.org/en/job-oppor... If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile.

📢 Join our webinar “Coral Restoration and Resilience Strategies: Current Efforts in the Wider Caribbean” to learn about coral restoration experiences and methodologies from Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Colombia. 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n79w2u5

🪸 This Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we’re sharing some facts to help you understand more about this topic, why it happens, and why it matters. Follow our weekly "Did You Know?" series and learn more about how we can help protect coral reefs. #ForCoral #CBAM #Bleaching #LifeIsBetterInColor

Is it a whale or a shark? 🦈 This incredible species —also known as the "domino fish"— are the largest non-mammalian vertebrates alive today. They are harmless to humans. Learn more about this species and other stories in the book Written with blue ink. Download link: https://ow.ly/zbJW50Sy78u

🌱🐟 An aquaponics system connecting production, environmental education, and conservation in Tela Bay. At Lancetilla Botanical Garden, PROLANSATE is implementing a pilot aquaponics system that is preparing to receive its first fingerlings. 🔗 Read the full story: tinyurl.com/ydsj4x62

🌊 The 19th Request for Proposals of MAR Fund’s Small Grants Program is now open! Open to organizations based in at least one of the four countries of the MAR: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Explore the funding options and submit your proposal 🪸 👉 Consult the request here: bit.ly/4gr1vDC

Consultancy for Zoho-Based Digitalization and Operational Integration If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile. marfund.org/en/job-oppor...

📢 Join our webinar “Why are Fish Replenishment Zones important for the restoration of fisheries?” 📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Central America) / 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Quintana Roo) / 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Dominican Republic) 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/etwpxm4w

ASH Limited is transforming personal care with natural skin and hair products that help reduce ocean pollution and promote more sustainable consumption. Huguette Saul shares the impact of the MAR+Invest Acceleration Program. 🌐 Interview www.instagram.com/p/DbqxiEOBxtD/

A seagrass survey conducted by AMATELA identified a new site with seagrass presence and the possible occurrence of Halophila decipiens, a species that had not previously been reported in the three marine and coastal protected areas of Tela Bay. Learn more: marfund.org/.../seagrass...

On World Ranger Day, we recognize those who work to protect coral reefs, a task that combines scientific knowledge, field experience, and collaboration to address the challenges facing these ecosystems. Read the full article at marfund.org/en/when-the-...

💡 A good idea needs a strong proposal to become a successful project. Join this 4-session workshop and learn the fundamentals of developing strong and competitive project proposals, from defining objectives and activities to developing results, indicators, and budgets. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4fw1VJF

Although their loss has slowed, mangroves continue to disappear. On this international day, the message is clear: conserving them means investing in climate resilience and the well-being of coastal communities. 🌿🌊 #Mangroves #Conservation #Oceans #NatureBasedSolutions #Environment

On World #DrowningPrevention Day, we are reminded that protecting our oceans and coasts also means protecting the people who depend on them.  Drowning is preventable. Water safety education, life jackets, CPR training, safer boats, and early warning systems can save lives. @who.int

The Small Grants Program is pleased to announce its 19th Request for Proposals 2026. Get ready to submit your proposal and become part of the initiatives advancing the conservation and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef System´s marine and coastal ecosystems. Stay tuned for more details!