Buccoo Reef Trust

The Buccoo Reef Trust is a non-profit organisation, registered in Trinidad and Tobago and the USA that was specifically created to assist in addressing the threats facing Tobago's marine environment and to explore opportunities for the sustainable development of marine tourism, fishing and aquaculture in the Caribbean region as a whole. Its aim is to build and operate the Tobago Marine Research Centre as an internationally recognised institution of research and education on tropical reef ecosystems and sustainable aquaculture.

The Vision

A world in which the marine environment of tropical islands is conserved for the benefit of future generations while maximizing present opportunities for sustainable livelihoods that enhance the quality of human life.

The Mission

To work in the Caribbean to develop capacity in the area of tropical marine sciences that enables people to protect the marine environment while ensuring sustainable use of the region's aquatic resources.