Coral Reef Institute – Mission

We focus on rigorous Science to educate the public
& advocate policymakers to achieve conservation,
protection and restoration of coral reefs.

To implement this new vision, Coral Reef Institute developed objectives and strategies to meet the following goals:

*Increase public awareness of the importance and value of living coral reef ecosystems.

*Increase scientific understanding and knowledge of living coral reef ecosystems.

*Design develop and help implement strategies for marine protected areas associated with coral reef ecosystems.

*Encourage and support eco-tourism as part of sustainable community development that protects and preserves coral reef ecosystems.

*Strengthen Coral reef institute's organizational ability to carry out its new missions.

The mission of Coral Reef Institute is non-invasive monitoring and assessment of the coral reef ecosystem in our study area. We create educational programs for public interest to instill an ethic of ocean conservation. We take photographs and provide educational materials (translated into Thai language) into the classrooms on Phuket Island. Our mission is to increase the understanding of the importance of coral reefs and the ocean ecosystem. Coral Reef Institute has a training program for university students to train students to be environmentally sensitive, proficient divers, actively involved in ocean and coral reef ecosystems.

Coral Reef Institute – Goals

The primary goal and objective of Coral Reef Institute is assessment, monitoring and restoration of the coral reef ecosystem along the Thailand – Andaman Sea region. Coral Reef Institute assesses, documents, and monitors biodiversity levels of ecologically significant reef organisms.

Stimulate local community action to protect remaining coral reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs.

Provide educational lectures and materials to local schools to increase environmental awareness.

Encourage and support environmental projects in the Thai-Andaman Sea region.

Promote environmentally sensitive and proficient diver training for all levels from beginner to advanced levels. Our training programs are geared to a university or college level and may be eligible for college credits for students.

CRI networks with local, national, and international environmental organizations. The knowledge derived from coral reef assessments is shared with international scientists and conservation organizations.

Offer recommendations to and advise local governmental organizations regarding coral reef management and public policy issues.

Our mission is to train the environmental leaders of the future