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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund

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MAR Fund seeks, secures and facilitates regional funding, fosters partnerships and drives capacity building for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Mesoamerican Reef region.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🪸 Applications are open! MAR+Invest Hospitality is a business, financial and environmental strengthening program for small and medium-sized hotels, boutique resorts and beach clubs in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR).
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🪸 Understanding is the first step toward protecting our coral reefs. If you missed it, check out our weekly “Did you know…?” series on our profile.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Build & Connect drives legislative action: Kevin Armando López Agustín, a participant in the 2025 Public Policy cohort of the Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program, developed an initiative to strengthen the protection of the Mesoamerican Reef. Read the case study 👉 mar-invest.org/2026/09/28/b...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🪸 Coral bleaching is a warning sign for coral reefs. During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we want to help you better understand this phenomenon: why it occurs, how it affects corals, and why coral conservation is so important.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today we are sharing the experience of Ion Rodríguez, a participant in the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program and one of the co-founders of Corua Sun. Corua Sun is a 100% mineral sunscreen brand, free from oxybenzone, silicones, and sulfates. 🌐 Watch the video www.instagram.com/p/Ddb5yY9T9UK/
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Consultancy Opportunity 🔗 Terms of Reference: marfund.org/en/job-oppor... If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🪸 What happens when a coral loses its color? Why does coral bleaching occur, and what does it mean for coral reefs? During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we’ll answer these and other questions through our weekly “Did you know…?” series.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢 Join our webinar “Resilience Thresholds for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management: Methodology and Progress in Honduras and Belize” to learn about progress in understanding the health and resilience of marine ecosystems. 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/vk7t6dtm
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The regional roadmap for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of coastal wetlands aims to connect national efforts, identify gaps and opportunities, share knowledge, and define priorities for Central America and Mexico.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Interested in the 19th Small Grants Program Request for Proposals? 🌊 Join our session to learn about the call, guidelines, and the Project Management System for proposal submission. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/sd57tc45  📄 Guidelines: marfund.org/en/request-for-proposal…
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🪸 During Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we invite you to learn more about this phenomenon: what causes it, how it affects coral reefs, and why understanding it is important. Join us each week for our “Did you know…?” series and discover how our actions can contribute to protecting coral reefs.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Consultancy Opportunity 🔗 Terms of Reference: marfund.org/en/job-oppor... If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Join our webinar “Coral Restoration and Resilience Strategies: Current Efforts in the Wider Caribbean” to learn about coral restoration experiences and methodologies from Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Colombia. 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/5n79w2u5
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🪸 This Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we’re sharing some facts to help you understand more about this topic, why it happens, and why it matters. Follow our weekly "Did You Know?" series and learn more about how we can help protect coral reefs. #ForCoral #CBAM #Bleaching #LifeIsBetterInColor
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Is it a whale or a shark? 🦈 This incredible species —also known as the "domino fish"— are the largest non-mammalian vertebrates alive today. They are harmless to humans. Learn more about this species and other stories in the book Written with blue ink. Download link: ow.ly/zbJW50Sy78u
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🌱🐟 An aquaponics system connecting production, environmental education, and conservation in Tela Bay. At Lancetilla Botanical Garden, PROLANSATE is implementing a pilot aquaponics system that is preparing to receive its first fingerlings. 🔗 Read the full story: tinyurl.com/ydsj4x62
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🌊 The 19th Request for Proposals of MAR Fund’s Small Grants Program is now open! Open to organizations based in at least one of the four countries of the MAR: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Explore the funding options and submit your proposal 🪸 👉 Consult the request here: bit.ly/4gr1vDC
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sargassum turned into bioplastic. Lionfish turned into jewelry. Corals growing back. 🌊 This is what the first cohort of the Her Ocean Accelerator looks like: 8 women-led businesses, selected from 111 applications across 11 countries, working for one shared reef — the #MesoamericanReef.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Consultancy for Zoho-Based Digitalization and Operational Integration If you have the required knowledge and experience, we invite you to participate in the selection process for this consulting project, or share this call with professionals who match the profile. marfund.org/en/job-oppor...
Consultancy for Zoho-Based Digitalization and Operational Integration
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📢 Join our webinar “Why are Fish Replenishment Zones important for the restoration of fisheries?” 📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Central America) / 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Quintana Roo) / 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Dominican Republic) 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/etwpxm4w
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
ASH Limited is transforming personal care with natural skin and hair products that help reduce ocean pollution and promote more sustainable consumption. Huguette Saul shares the impact of the MAR+Invest Acceleration Program. 🌐 Interview www.instagram.com/p/DbqxiEOBxtD/
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A seagrass survey conducted by AMATELA identified a new site with seagrass presence and the possible occurrence of Halophila decipiens, a species that had not previously been reported in the three marine and coastal protected areas of Tela Bay. Learn more: marfund.org/.../seagrass...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
On World Ranger Day, we recognize those who work to protect coral reefs, a task that combines scientific knowledge, field experience, and collaboration to address the challenges facing these ecosystems. Read the full article at marfund.org/en/when-the-...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
💡 A good idea needs a strong proposal to become a successful project. Join this 4-session workshop and learn the fundamentals of developing strong and competitive project proposals, from defining objectives and activities to developing results, indicators, and budgets. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4fw1VJF
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Although their loss has slowed, mangroves continue to disappear. On this international day, the message is clear: conserving them means investing in climate resilience and the well-being of coastal communities. 🌿🌊 #Mangroves #Conservation #Oceans #NatureBasedSolutions #Environment
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
On World #DrowningPrevention Day, we are reminded that protecting our oceans and coasts also means protecting the people who depend on them.  Drowning is preventable. Water safety education, life jackets, CPR training, safer boats, and early warning systems can save lives. @who.int
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Small Grants Program is pleased to announce its 19th Request for Proposals 2026. Get ready to submit your proposal and become part of the initiatives advancing the conservation and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef System´s marine and coastal ecosystems. Stay tuned for more details!
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
☀️ ASH Limited, #Belize, is a venture creating organic, natural alternatives for hair care, skincare, and pain relief products while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect both people and the environment.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
⏰ Just a few hours left! Your $100+ gift will help unlock matching support. 💪 ➡️ Support the control of lionfish! tinyurl.com/46zzzcfu July 15 at 10 a.m. EDT to July 16 at 10 a.m. EDT. #GlobalGiving #JulyBonusDay #MARFund
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚨 GlobalGiving’s #JulyBonusDay is LIVE 🎉 Every donation of $100+ will help unlock matching support. ➡️ Support community fisheries! tinyurl.com/4xht5a6k July 15 at 10 a.m. EDT to July 16 at 10 a.m. EDT #GlobalGiving #JulyBonusDay #MARFund #CommunityFisheries
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🦈 Today, on #InternationalSharkDay, we're highlighting Saving Our Sharks, participants in the MAR+Invest 2025 Acceleration Program. They're strengthening sustainable tourism while helping protect the #MesoamericanReef. 🌐 Watch the video www.instagram.com/p/DayMWWHh1bl/
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
For 24 hours only, donations of $100 or more during will help unlock additional support for our work. We could even earn up to $1,200 in bonus prizes. Help us to advance in the control of lionfish and supporting community fisheries. Save the date: July 15! #GlobalGiving #JulyBonusDay
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 Join our webinar Building resilience through emergency response in coral reefs. 📅 Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Central America) / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Quintana Roo) 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/yaa39h5e #MARFund #WebinarSeries #CoralReefs
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Unfortunately, #PlasticWaste doesn't disappear. It remains in our #Oceans, affecting marine life and the communities that depend on them.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
📩 Did you receive our latest newsletter? If you haven't seen it yet, you can read it here: mailchi.mp/marfund.org/... 🌊 Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and conservation efforts across the Mesoamerican Reef. eepurl.com/hzH0XL
📩 Did you receive our latest newsletter? If you haven't seen it yet, you can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/marfund.org/2026-may-june
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Protecting marine ecosystems begins with protecting ourselves and our teams. We are sharing recommendations for safer and more responsible dives, based on the webinar “Safe Diving for the Conservation of the Mesoamerican Reef System.” To watch the recording, visit marfund.org/en/mar-fund-...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Sea turtles have been navigating our oceans for millions of years. Protecting them is protecting the balance of marine life. 🐢🌊 #MARFund #turtles #ocean #sea
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 Job Opportunity: Focal Point for Belize. This is your opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and conservation in the region. 📩 Application deadline: July 17, 2026 For more information, please download the terms of reference at: marfund.org/en/job-oppor...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 Join our webinar: Community-Based Water Management in Coastal Communities of the Mexican Caribbean. 📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Central America) / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Quintana Roo) 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/2s9rspz6 #MARFund #WebinarSeries #WaterManagement
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🪸 As part of World Reef Day celebrations, we highlight Gloria Cuevas Guillaumin’s journey in the 2025 MAR Leadership Program, supported by International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) to advance public policies for Mesoamerican Reef conservation.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The oceans connect us, sustain us, and give us life. Caring for them today is ensuring our tomorrow. 🌊💙 #reef #onthisday #ecosystems #MARFund
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Illegal fishing threatens marine life and the livelihoods of thousands of communities. Today is a call to action for fairer, more sustainable, and protected oceans. 🌊 #reef #anniversary #fishing #MARFund
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
In 1997, in a historic milestone, the leaders of the four countries of the Mesoamerican Reef System met in Tulum to sign the Declaration that gave life to the protection of this region. We remember our roots to strengthen our future. #Tulum1997 #MARFund #MesoamericanReef
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Today we celebrate World Reef Day. Let's protect the great diversity of these ecosystems. Hoy celebramos el Día Mundial de los Arrecifes. Protejamos la gran diversidad de estos ecosistemas. #arrecife #reef #efeméride #ecosistemas #ecosystem #MARFund
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Behind every collective effort are results worth showcasing. This video highlights part of the work advanced by MAR Fund together with partners across the region... We invite you to discover the progress and results achieved throughout 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYR7...
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📢 Join our webinar! Seagrasses: Regional Experiences and Lessons Learned. 📅 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Central America) / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Quintana Roo) 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/ft4ecj2e  #MARFund #WebinarSeries #Seagrasses #BlueCarbon
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🌊✨ MAR Fish Project results were presented at the 5th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress, hosted by the Too Big To Ignore (TBTI) Global held in Hua Hin, Thailand, from April 27 to May 1, 2026. It was recognized “an exemplary model of success” in regional conservation.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📢 We invite you to our webinar: Mangrove restoration and blue carbon monitoring. 📅 Date: April 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Central America) / 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.(Quintana Roo) 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/yc63prhr #MARFund #WebinarSeries #Mangroves #NDC
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day 🌎 Since 1970, this day has reminded us that our planet is home to extraordinary diversity, where everything plays a role… and so do we. #MARFund #EarthDay
Happy Earth Day 🌎 Since 1970, this day has reminded us that our planet is home to extraordinary diversity, where everything plays a role… and so do we.
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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Invasive lionfish threaten native fish populations and coral reef balance. Without natural predators, their rapid reproduction puts biodiversity and local fisheries at risk. Support lionfish control today: www.globalgiving.org/projects/con...
Invasive lionfish threaten native fish populations and coral reef balance.
Without natural predators, their rapid reproduction puts biodiversity and local fisheries at risk.
Support lionfish control today: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/control-of-invasive-lionfish-in-the-mar-reef/
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