Coral Restoration at Lighthouse Reef Atoll

The Reef Healers Program is a three-year coral restoration effort led by Reef Healers in partnership with Lr³. Our mission is to revive damaged coral habitats around Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize—an ecosystem threatened by bleaching, storms, and human pressures.

The program establishes restoration sites, secures permits, deploys monitoring systems, and propagates resilient coral fragments for outplanting. Lr³ provides marine technicians, safety oversight, and dive support in coordination with Long Caye Dive Services and Elvis Solis.

Initial work will focus on shallow patch reefs on the southwest side of Long Caye, pending final surveys. We also work closely with the Audubon Society to ensure compliance with all reef protection regulations, and we will collaborate with a university partner to strengthen scientific monitoring.

Your support directly helps restore one of the Caribbean’s most important reef systems.