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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today, we’re sharing the experience of Maya Álvarez and Diego Sánchez, participants in the 2025 MAR+Invest Acceleration Program and founders of Ecologistic. Their venture focuses on the responsible management of solid waste in Bacalar, Mexico ♻️ Video 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DeAdAk7sLqL/

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🐠 We’re looking for hotels, boutique resorts and beach clubs operating in Quintana Roo (Mexico), Belize, Guatemala or Honduras.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We help you identify opportunities in water, energy, waste or sargassum, prioritize investments and turn an improvement into a concrete project for your business.

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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

The cohort was supported by Global Fund for Coral Reefs, Mesoamerican Reef Fund - MAR Fund, and Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kevin’s initiative proposes formally recognizing coral reefs as priority ecosystems under Mexico’s LGEEPA, strengthening the legal framework for their conservation and restoration.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Led by Sureste Sostenible, A.C. and with the support of The ICCF Group, the program strengthened the capacities of 15 MAR leaders to develop public policy proposals.

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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 meeting was organized and funded by the Smithsonian Institution’s Marine Geo program, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Mesoamerican Reef Fund, with support from German Cooperation, through KfW, as part of the project “Protection of Maritime Resources in Central America III – Phase III.”

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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

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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

Follow us to be part of their journey. 🌊 Thank you to all the partners who make this program possible: Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund), New Ventures, 2X global, and MAR+Invest. 🤝

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Over the coming months, they will strengthen their business models, climate capacities, and growth strategies through mentorship, training, and a regional network behind them. Eight women. Eight businesses. One reef connected by solutions rooted in the region.

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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...

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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

A special thank you to Global Fund for Coral Reefs for making this program possible, and to all the mentors, partners, and participants who continue to support reef-positive businesses and sustainable innovation across the Mesoamerican Reef region.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

By avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers, the venture helps reduce pollution that can eventually reach rivers, coastal areas, and the Mesoamerican Reef, demonstrating how local businesses can contribute to healthier ecosystems and communities.

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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

🌐 Learn more about the initiative at: www.mar-invest.org #MAR+Invest is an initiative supported by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). @globalfundforcoral.bsky.social

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This achievement has been made possible, in part, through the support of #MARInvest. Through its Acceleration Program and Transaction Advisory Services, the initiative supported #BioPlaster in strengthening its business model and enhancing its readiness for growth and investment.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The goal is to reduce conventional plastic pollution while helping clean Caribbean coastlines by transforming this macroalga into sustainable solutions. #PlasticFree

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Protecting the #ocean starts long before waste reaches the sea.

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MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In Mexico, BioPlaster Research is transforming #sargassum -a major environmental challenge in the Mesoamerican Reef region—into biodegradable packaging that replaces single-use plastics, helping to advance the circular economy in Mexico.

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