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Roatan Marine Park Background

ABOUT
RESEARCH PROGRAM

We collect valuable data from our marine ecosystems to help us improve our conservation efforts. Other related projects are: coral restoration, FSA, and lionfish eradication.

Research Program - Asexual Coral Restoration Roatan Marine Park
Roatan Marine Park

Sexual Coral Restoration

RMP embarked on a five-year collaboration with SECORE International, a global leader in coral restoration through assisted reproduction. Over the past three years, we have worked alongside SECORE to establish Roatan’s first-ever predictive coral spawning calendar.

Coral Restoration Research Program Roatan Marine Park

ASEXUAL CORAL RESTORATION

Coral restoration aims to assist the recovery of coral species populations and restore reef health through both sexual and asexual reproduction methods. 

SPAWNING

AGGREGATIONS

During the previous months, the RMP research team monitored two FSA sites on the island of Roatan. These sites are important for the resilience of the species and for the sustainability of most fisheries around the world. 

Spawning Aggregations Roatan Marine Park
Lionfish Workshop Certification, Roatan, Roatan Marine Park

INVASIVE

SPECIES

In an effort to reduce the destructive impact of the invasive lionfish  on the coral reef ecosystem, the Roatan Marine Park has employed a proactive stance, directly engaging the local and visiting community to control the proliferation of this species

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CITIZEN SCIENCE

Through research, we aim to help the conservation and

management of this vulnerable species.

Citizen Scicen - Roatan Marine Park
Sea turtle Nesting Roatan Marine Park

SEA TURTLES

Our project is committed to protect these threatened species and their young from the day of nesting until the day of hatching. 

SCTLD Caribbean Roatan, Roatan Marine Park

STONY
CORAL TISSUE
LOSS DISEASE

The RMP team has worked around the clock to engage local stakeholders in the early detection of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), hosting workshops to teach coral identification  and how to recognize SCTLD. 

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Research Team Roatan Marine Park,

MEET OUR
RESEARCH TEAM

Our dedicated research team of biologists and passionate individuals work tirelessly to protect and preserve Roatan's vibrant coral reef. 

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