Coral Conservation & Community Development on Raja Ampat
- Indonesia
About Program
Barefoot Conservation is working to protect the coral reefs of Raja Ampat and the communities that rely on them. This partnership is bonded by a willingness to make a real difference, and the understanding that research, survey dives and Marine Protected Areas cannot work unless accompanied by education and the sustained alleviation of poverty.
The Raja Ampat project is designed to work at a grass roots level, making a real difference to real people, and a difference that you can be a part of. Our goals are:
• Produce detailed coastal habitat maps of surrounding area for use in advising local government and communities on Marine Protected Areas
• Provide educational programs on environmental issues, sustainable fishing techniques (if necessary) and the economic benefits of MPA's.
• Increase quality of life and alleviate poverty in local communities.
• Encourage entrepreneuship to deter unsustainable destructive activities like shark finning or dynamite fishing
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Program Highlights
- Work with experienced marine scientists on vital marine conservation projects
- Learn marine biology field skills essential for scientific and marine conservation research
- Get involved in local community projects
- Gain recognized scuba diving qualifications, skills and experience
Program Impact
Barefoot Conservation's mission is to work in partnership with the Raja Ampat local government, local Papuan Communities and stakeholders, to protect the coral reefs of Raja Ampat and the communities that rely on them.
This partnership is bonded by a willingness to make a real difference, and the understanding that research, survey dives and Marine Protected Areas cannot work unless accompanied by education and the sustained alleviation of poverty.
Our projects are designed to work at a grass roots level, thus making a real difference to real people, and a difference that each volunteer can see and be a part of.
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