P.C. Coral Restoration Foundation

Latin American Regional Group

The Latin American Regional Group was adopted by the CRC in 2019 and is formed by representatives of different organizations from Latin American and Caribbean countries to share information across the region, and/or in a shared language mostly in Spanish.

The group fosters cooperation, collaboration, interaction, and communication among its constituents and meets bi-monthly to report progress and share experiences.

Geographical Area of Focus: Latin America and Caribbean countries.

Restoration in the Region

Coral restoration efforts have long been underway throughout the region, in part due to the precipitous decline in reefs in the area. In the Caribbean and Latin America, coral restoration efforts have significantly expanded through partnerships involving governments, NGOs, local communities, and the private sector. Key focuses include outplanting and propagation of coral fragments, regional restoration planning, engaging communities in conservation, conducting research and monitoring, advocating for supportive policies, and developing resilience strategies against climate change. These efforts aim to restore coral reefs, enhance biodiversity, and build local capacity for long-term reef conservation.

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The Latin American Regional Group is always looking for new members. Come collaborate with us today!

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Check out our repository of webinars and resources produced by the group, find them below.

Resources

Webinars

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What we are working on

During the 14th ICRS in Bremen in 2022, the group hosted a special session of Coral Reef Restoration Advancements in the Caribbean and Tropical Pacific and continues to stay connected on the latest developments in coral restoration practice via topical webinars. Currently the group is working toward developing a robust presence for the forthcoming Reef Futures 2024 conference.

Priorities

The areas of focus are collecting and highlighting research and restoration efforts from Latin America. Accomplishments, lessons learned, and strategies for regional interventions (i.e. bleaching stress) are commonly discussed within the group.

P.C. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Meet the Latin American Regional Group Leadership Team

Samuel E. Suleimán-Ramos

Chair

Sociedad Ambiente Marino, Puerto Rico