Protecting Caribbean Marine Ecosystems Through Turtle Conservation, Coral Restoration, and Community-Led Action

Since 2014, Oceans Forward has been creating lasting, community-driven solutions for marine conservation across the Caribbean, including Dominica. 

By understanding animal movements, protecting habitats, and fostering innovation, the organization builds transformative programs focused on sea turtles, and corals. 

Sea Turtles 

All sea turtle species in the Eastern Caribbean are vulnerable or endangered. 

Oceans Forward works to end turtle hunting, protect critical habitats, and help these fragile populations recover. Their actions include: 

• Supporting 30 beach patrollers across Dominica to stop illegal hunting and move nests from unsafe areas. 

• Partnering with local governments and communities to advocate for turtle-safe marine zones and responsible coastal development.

• Collaborating with DomSeTCo to track international turtle movements and strengthen conservation efforts. 

Corals 

Caribbean reefs are under severe threat from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which is destroying coral at an alarming rate as well as the global climate warming. These reefs are essential for marine life, coastal protection, and tourism. 

Oceans Forward is working to protect and restore coral ecosystems through: 

• Coral health surveys and long-term monitoring. 

• Advocacy for protected marine areas that safeguard coral habitats.

• SCTLD treatment and response programs. 

• Coral rescue and incubation, helping reefs repopulation