Islands of the Sun
You can help protect the world’s most beautiful and diverse habitats when you Adopt a Coral Reef today.
With its many uninhabited islands and the clearest water in the
world, The Bahamas harbors key populations of the Caribbean’s most
iconic marine species, from Nassau grouper to bottle-nosed dolphins,
bonefish to sea turtles. Tourists, drawn by the climate and the natural
beauty of the Caribbean, account for nearly half of the region’s entire
income and coral reefs provide more than $4 billion a year from
fisheries, scuba-diving, tourism and shoreline protection.
Coral reefs are the foundation that sustains all life in the
Caribbean and nowhere is this more apparent than on the reefs and in
the communities of The Bahamas.
50 Years and Counting
Coral reefs are among the richest and most threatened habitats in
the world. In The Bahamas, they suffer from pollution, overuse, poor
management, poor enforcement of laws, and disease and bleaching caused
by climate change. The plain truth: Studies indicate that without
massive conservation efforts the corals of the Caribbean Sea could be
gone in less than 50 years. If the reefs die, it will be the end of
life in the Caribbean as we know it.
How The Nature Conservancy Works in The Bahamas
In The Bahamas, the Conservancy works closely with the government, The Bahamas National Trust and other partners to:
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Support the creation of an ambitious network of marine national parks, which could ultimately span more than 500,000 acres
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Conduct scientific field research to identify and protect key
areas, such as a shark nursery recently discovered near Andros Island
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Work with local communities and businesses to promote marine conservation and best practices
How Can You Help Save the Coral Reefs of The Bahamas?
When you give today to the Adopt a Coral Reef
program, you will help the Conservancy protect and restore one of the
world's most extraordinary yet highly threatened regions. You can also
call 1-800-84-ADOPT to donate.
With your $50 donation to the Adopt a Coral Reef program, you will receive:
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Personalized certificate with signature photo of The Bahamas commemorating your generosity
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Colorful fact sheet about the coral reefs in The Bahamas
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Rescue the Reef® magnet set
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World map
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Four issues of
Nature Conservancy magazine to
keep you informed all year about the many places the Conservancy is
working to protect. (Plus, we'll rush the current magazine issue along
with your personalized certificate!)
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An invitation to create a personalized nature homepage on nature.org
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Great Places E-Newsletter subscription to our monthly
e-communication with local conservation updates, enviro-tips you can
use and stunning nature photography downloads.
Best of all, you'll get the satisfaction of knowing you're helping
to protect this extraordinary wild habitat now and for future
generations. Please Adopt a Coral Reef today!
Give Adopt a Coral Reef as a Gift
You can also give Adopt a Coral Reef as a gift. Your friend or loved one will adore this one-of-a-kind nature gift and enjoy it throughout the year. View all the benefits your gift recipient will receive.
