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Bahamas | The waters surrounding Long Island are not only beautiful but also key to supporting livelihoods for Bahamian communities. © Shane Gross

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Protecting nature’s beauty and biodiversity throughout this paradise of islands and sea

The Caribbean is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Home to iconic wildlife and vulnerable coastal communities, the region's once abundant ocean, coasts and coral reefs have suffered alarming decline. For more than 40 years, TNC has been protecting the breathtaking beauty that makes the Caribbean the unique paradise that it is and the resources that sustain the millions who live there.

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Rainbow Coral A colorful brain coral in close-up © Macallan Durkin/TNC

Where We Work

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2024 Caribbean Impact Report

Across the Caribbean, we are executing projects that help to benefit nature and humans, click to explore our 2024 impacts!

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Caribbean Conservation in Action

From coral restoration to water security, we are making waves across the Caribbean to safeguard critical resources and ensure natural areas will be around for generations to come.

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Coral Innovation Across the Caribbean

Over 2 million corals have been outplanted from our Coral Innovation Hubs across the Caribbean, leading coral conservation initiatives

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Looking for Biodiversity in the Deep

Our science team has developed an innovative deep ocean model which help us to better understand biodiversity in the most mysterious area of the world.

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Together, We Will Rise

The impacts of Hurricane Beryl will be felt in the Eastern Caribbean for generations to come, but as we work together, out of the destruction we will rise.

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Dive In: Newest Updates from CoralCarib

Our landmark program, CoralCarib, continues to make big impacts in terms of outplanting and training in the Caribbean.

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Places We Protect

Explore some of the vital marine and coastal areas we protect in the Caribbean.

Our Caribbean Outcomes

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    106M

    Hectares of ocean with improved management.

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    Hectares of coral reefs, mangroves and watersheds protected.

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    People trained in coral restoration.

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    4.8M

    People supported by nature-based solutions.

TNC Caribbean's Living Landscape (In Progress)

Explore the vibrant biodiversity, resilient communities, and breathtaking wildlife that make the Caribbean a living mosaic of nature and culture.

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Children jumping into water: at Cumberland Bay, Saint Vincent, St. Vincent and Grenadines. © Marjo Aho

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Rainbow Coral: A colorful brain coral in close-up © Macallan Durkin/TNC

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Surrounded by a Sunset: A red mangrove growing in a nature reserve in the town of Patillas, Puerto Rico. © Axel Martínez/TNC Photo Contest 2023

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fishers, Samaná Bay, DR: Fishermen pull nets along the south coast of Samaná Bay in the Dominican Republic. © Mark Godfrey/TNC

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Rancho AA : Horses roam on 75 acres of mixed forest and grassland at Rancho AA in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. © Morgan Heim

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Diving: A diver in the Caribbean Sea. © Paul A. Selvaggio/TNC

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Sea life: Sea life © Pichón Duarte

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Green Mountains : The verdant mountainsides that surround Sabana Grande. The view from Andy and Myrna's home. © Morgan Heim

Caribbean Currents Video Series

This episode discusses the important issue of wastewater management in the Caribbean.

Caribbean Currents Newsletter

Explore stories of conservation and inspiration from TNC in the Caribbean.

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Caribbean Voices (In Progress)

From mapping deep-sea biodiversity to restoring mangroves devastated by hurricanes, the people behind TNC Caribbean’s work are driving bold, science-based solutions across the region.