Collaborative Solutions for Resilient Reefs & Enduring Communities
Sea Turtle, Coconut Palm, & Coral illustrations by Charlotte Grenier, OPOR Team Graphic Designer
Micronesian Outer Islanders from the remote atolls of Yap & Chuuk in the western Pacific have sustainably managed their coastlines for centuries. Marine resources shape the cultural & social dynamics of these coastal communities. Their traditions & livelihoods are intimately linked to the health of the reefs that surround their islands.
In 2010, islanders recognized a decline in fish populations & reef health, in addition to a series of human health challenges. Rapid environmental and cultural changes threaten the present & future wellbeing of the reefs & the communities who rely on them.
One People One Reef is a collaboration between Micronesian coastal communities & scientists who develop inclusive, adaptive, & sustainable conservation solutions to protect the health & resilience of critical coral reefs marine habitat & the people who rely on them for food security.
Our revolutionary approach to adaptive marine conservation supports community leadership & traditional ecological knowledge & management systems with modern science. We envision resilient reefs & healthy communities for current and future generations.
Our Mission
- To achieve effective and enduring protection of critical marine habitats and the people who rely on them.
- To develop innovative & diverse partnerships that advance adaptive management and conservation in Micronesian outer islands.
- To develop local capacity through a unique collaborative approach that weaves traditional knowledge & management practices together with modern science and technology.
Explore our website to learn more about our program’s history, approach, and what makes us unique.
For more opportunities to support, collaborate and get involved, email us! info@onepeopleonereef.org
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Programs
Coral Reef & Fisheries Science
Local Knowledge & Traditional Management
Environmental Challenges
Opportunities
We work closely with Bluecology, whose mission is to preserve marine wildlife and ecosystems through community-based programs which foster informed choices that will reduce adverse human impact on the marine environment.