Who We Are
Our Purpose
Vision: Promote the sustainable use of marine resources and ecosystems at a national level and the protection of coastal resources alongside local communities.
Mission: Contribute to the sustainable development of the zones through research, education, and the execution of projects aimed at the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources.
Objectives:
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Conservation of the coastal marine ecosystems of the Dominican Republic
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Mobilization of civil society at a national level in support of conservation, regeneration, and sustainable use of the country's coastal ecosystems
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Promote responsible tourism and ecotourism in protected areas
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Spread current scientific data and promote the available information about coastal ecosystems to the country's institutions and organizations of research, tourism, environment, and education.
Our Organization
FUNDEMAR is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the sustainable use of marine resources and ecosystems through research, education, and the development of conservation projects. Staffed with a multidisciplinary team of biologists, ecologists, and educators capable of acting with scientific rigor and a network of service-minded local and international volunteers, the organization is able to mobilize its knowledge, resources, and efforts in support of its goals.
Created by Doctor Idelisa Bonnelly in 1991, it hase since formed strategic alliances with national and international organizations such as: The Nature Conservancy, World Society for the Protection of Animals, Humane Society International, and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachussets, among others.
FUNDEMAR possesses the ability to influence and mobilize actions and opinions in key aspects of its missions such as national marine resource and ecosystem conservation and the protection of coastal resources alongside local communities.
Strategy
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Scientific research of coastal marine ecosystems.
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Restoration of coral reefs on the East coast of the Dominican Republic.
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Promotion of the protection of marine mammals and their habitats through strategic alliances with national and international organizations as well as civil society; and the development of a network of young volunteers in all of the critical areas of the country.
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Increase the reach of our Environment and Marine Resources education program to include:
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employees, professionals, and technical experts in the environmental, tourism, and education sectors;
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a large number of young adults and children in grade school, technical colleges, and universities;
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the communities in areas critical to the conservation of coastal marine ecosystems in the country;
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Spread up to date scientific data - and promote the availability of information - about coastal marine ecosystems and their resources through educational materials and publications, reference documents, the internet, videos, and scientific publications.
Contact Us
FUNDEMAR
Tel: 809-833-0481
Email: fundemar.cecomar@gmail.com
Address:
Centro de Estudios Costeros Marinos
Calle Federico Rijo #6
Bayahibe, Republica Dominicana
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