Mission: Create a 150-hectare (372-acre) Special Fishery Conservation Area, in a community-led project with local fishermen, to help bring back marine life (fish, corals, sea urchins, crustaceans, etc.) It doesn't take a PhD in marine biology (or rocket science) to know that Jamaica's marine environment is facing serious threats. Coral coverage has decreased 85% since 1975 leaving the reef at only
10% of what is considered to be a healthy level. Also, Jamaica has some of the most overfished waters on the planet with fish stocks that have declined drastically. White River Fish Sanctuary is a 150 hectare no-fishing area off the coast of Ocho Rios, Jamaica; protected by locally trained and empowered fisherman. We’ve seen this model work in other areas of Jamaica, and we believe that we can restore our area of the reef over the next five years.
