BREEF was founded in 1993 by Sir Nicholas Nuttall to address growing concerns on the state of The Bahamas? marine environments.

Almost single handedly, Sir Nicholas turned the organization into a leader in educating Bahamian?s about the marine resources. As the organization began to take a more active role as watchdogs, advocates for political change, and public educators, it transitioned from being a voluntary entity to a more formalized non-government organization.

In 2002, B.R.E.E.F. hired its first Executive Director, and established its first Board of Directors, with Sir Nicholas in the role of Chairman of the Board.

CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES:
-To support the implementation of a network of Marine Reserves.
-To protect Fish Spawning Aggregations.
-To ensure a continued supply of fish and conch for Bahamians.

BREEF acts:
-Marine Conservation Teacher Training Workshops
-Fisheries Workshops
-Public Education
-School Programmes
-Fisheries reports for Sustainable Management
-Collaboration with other Bahamain Conservation Organizations

BREEF is funded entirely by your donations and foundation grants. We thank you for your continued support.