Securing a Future for Marine Wildlife
MarAlliance explores, enables and inspires conservation action for threatened marine wildlife and their critical habitats with dependent communities. Learn More »
We are Allied for Marine Wildlife
We create new knowledge by monitoring the abundance and characteristics of species in key sites. We train local fishermen to help us at sea and engage our local communities to obtain information on sightings of important species. We share this knowledge in many different formats to many different audiences, from the youngest audiences to politicians and other decision-makers.
Through this, we hope to inspire a sense of wonder about the ocean, to promote sustainable tourism and to foster the effectiveness of marine protected areas.
Our Impact Since 2014
Note From Our Founder
Conservation isn't just about the ocean. It's about people, communities, and the future we're building together. Every species we protect reflects the health of our planet, and every person we work with brings us closer to lasting change.
Rachel Graham
Founder & Executive Director
What We Do
MarAlliance protects marine ecosystems through science-based conservation. We collaborate with communities, fishers, NGOs, and governments to identify key areas, conduct research, and promote sustainable management and protected areas. Our education and training empower stakeholders to contribute to long-term conservation and monitoring efforts.
Where We Work
MarAlliance works with local communities in 5 countries and has a strong regional focus in Central America and the Caribbean.
USA
We assessed the spatio-temporal use of the banks by manta rays using photo ID, acoustic and satellite tagging in the Gulf of Mexico
Mexico
We have established permanent sites where we conduct standardized long-term monitoring of coastal and reef-associated marine megafauna.
Belize
With 24 years of country-based experience working with large fish, turtles, fisheries, and the tourism sector in Belize, MarAlliance’s work with large iconic marine wildlife began here.
Honduras
Working locally with traditional fishers, coastal and indigenous communities, we focus on generating information necessary for management and decision-making through collaborative research and monitoring, capacity building, income diversification, and outreach.
Panama
We conduct research and outreach in several sites along the Caribbean and the Pacific including the indigenous Guna Yala Comarca, where we work with local fishing communities
Belize
With 24 years of country-based experience working with large fish, turtles, fisheries, and the tourism sector in Belize, MarAlliance’s work with large iconic marine wildlife began here.
Mexico
We have established permanent sites where we conduct standardized long-term monitoring of coastal and reef-associated marine megafauna.
USA
We assessed the spatio-temporal use of the banks by manta rays using photo ID, acoustic and satellite tagging in the Gulf of Mexico
Panama
We conduct research and outreach in several sites along the Caribbean and the Pacific including the indigenous Guna Yala Comarca, where we work with local fishing communities
Honduras
Working locally with traditional fishers, coastal and indigenous communities, we focus on generating information necessary for management and decision-making through collaborative research and monitoring, capacity building, income diversification, and outreach.
How Can You Support
Marine Conservation Efforts?
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us make a difference in protecting endangered marine megafauna, their habitats and allows us to keep collaborating and working with local communities.
Track Satellite Tagged Marine Wildlife With Us
Our tracking site is helping to share the movements of animals we tag during our field work. We use satellite tagging technologies to monitor their movements in near real-time to better understand their environmental, habitat and seasonal preferences and the potential threats they face.
Educate Yourself with Our Species Guide
We advance knowledge and conservation of threatened marine species through research, education, and community engagement. We focus on protecting sharks, rays, and other vulnerable marine life by raising awareness, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring their long-term survival for future generations.
