Protecting our coral reefs and preserving cultures
Communities throughout the Pacific have generations of cultural knowledge to protect our ocean reefs. However, faced with today’s overwhelming challenges, they cannot do it alone. OneReef partners directly with these ocean stewards to help them address challenges—like enforcing managed fishing zones, effectively measuring impact, and fostering future stewards. Whereas only an insignificant percentage of $85 billion spent annually on biodiversity conservation is made directly available to locals managing their ecosystems, we are flipping the equation—supporting trusted ocean stewards who responsibly own and manage their reef and island ecosystems.
Helping communities take the lead in stewardship:
- Establish a shared vision for every community
- Engage the community through local training, council meetings, and gatherings
- Coordinate with government, community leaders, and partners to ensure effective coral reef protection.
- Finance stewardship and generate economic benefits
- Provide advanced science and technology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Train personnel and monitor the impact of marine conservation efforts.
Ensuring crucial knowledge is passed
on to future stewards:
- Connect elders and youth to transfer generational knowledge
- Build a kinship with nature through hands-on learning in after-school and summer programs
- Enrich learning spaces to inspire future stewards.
Learn more about OneReef and its vision for the future.
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Scaling partnership agreements across the Pacific
Funders and partners who share in the vision of these communities
Russell Fuller Donates $2 Million to support the OneReef model
In 2021 OneReef received its first seven-figure gift to support operations. Russ Fuller, co-founder and principal of Fuller & Thaler, made a $2m contribution after a decade of involvement with OneReef. As an experienced diver and Vietnam War Silver Star recipient, OneReef’s model aligned with his calling to contribute to the world by advancing communities facing overwhelming challenges.
Inspiring stories of stewardship
The Roots to Reefs and Beyond Micronesia Fisheries Learning Event
The Roots to Reefs and Beyond Micronesia Fisheries Learning Event was a powerful event bringing together community-based fisheries management practitioners from across the Pacific to learn and share.
Nicole Yamase Makes Grist’s Annual Climate Leaders List
We’re proud to share that Nicole Yamase, PhD, our Director of Impact, has been named to Grist’s annual list of leaders delivering real-world environmental solutions. Nicole’s work in
Strengthening Palau’s Northern Reef Communities through the Northern Reef Catamaran Initiative
In partnership with Ngarchelong State, OneReef Micronesia, supported by Global Conservation and Nia Tero, has supported a new chapter of ocean stewardship with the deployment of a