Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program
We aim to restore coral reefs and promote research and marine educational programs.
Donate Today
Your generous contribution can make a significant difference in the restoration and preservation of the coral reefs in Cozumel, Mexico. At CCRRP, we are dedicated to reviving the coral reefs, creating thriving coral gardens, and enhancing the overall well-being of marine life.
Help us achieve our goal!
The CCRRP is a non-profit, which operates off donations from people like you! The coral reefs of Cozumel are facing numerous threats, including climate change, pollution, & cruise ship port construction.
By donating to CCRRP, you can help us continue our work & fund future conservation projects, contributing to the preservation of this natural gem for future generations.
ABOUT US
Dr. German Mendez founded the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program in 2017. Our mission is to conserve and restore all coral species endemic to Cozumel, from the human damage caused by unsustainable development, overtourism, and climate change.
We grow and restore damaged corals in our aquarium and coral garden. Once the corals are fully resorted, we plant them in the nearby Villablanca Reef. We have built 29 coral restoration platforms and restored 10,000+ corals to date!
We conduct research and conservation studies regrading coral reproduction, diseases, and water contamination. We also offer educational programs to both tourists and Cozumeleños, empowering them to help us protect and regenerate their coral reefs.
7
Years
700
Trained Volunteers
29
10,000+
Coral Platforms
Corals Restored
Our Courses
Current and Upcoming Forecast
in Cozumel Mexico
Bad weather can force us to cancel your dive
Diving is most importantly about safety. When the North winds become too severe, the Cozumel habour master closes the port to all underwater activities, cancelling your dive.
If the dive is canceled updates will be sent to participants via email or whatsapp as soon as possible, with options provided to either reschedule your course or receive a refund.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the CCRRP. We have opportunities of varying lengths, be they families visiting for a day, resident divers who want to give back to the reef, or students doing an months long internship. Many foreign volunteers have become return visitors, travelling to Cozumel yearly to see how much the corals they've planted have grown!
CONTACT US
Inquiries
Email: contact.ccrrp@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +529871007270
Contact Us
Address
KM 3.2 Carr. Costera Sur,
San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico