Coral conservation


Restores local reef systems which improve fish populations and in turn the livelihoods of thousands of people who depend on the fishing industry in local communities

About coral conservation

We have established three coral nurseries in Jamaica which will help to restore lost coral coverage


These coral nurseries contain fast growing corals known as Stag and Elk horn corals that act as habitat for fish and also can create barrier reefs to help protect shorelines from storm events and reduce coastal erosion.

Corals out planted from the Boscobel Coral Nursery to the surrounding area has a 90% success rate.

coral nurseries

The Sandals Foundation manages the Whitehouse and Boscobel Nurseries, established in partnership with the Coral Restoration Foundation

Boscobel Nursery was established in September 2016

Bluefield’s Nursery was established in October 2014

Whitehouse Nursery was established in January 2017

Raise

Awareness

The Sandals Foundation has partnered with Coral Restoration Foundation and CARIBSAVE to create two sustainable coral nurseries within Boscobel and Blue Fields Bay Fish Sanctuary. 

The nurseries raise awareness among tourists and are expected to produce approximately 1,000 pieces of coral each year.