Isla Mar Inc
An organization focused on preserving, protecting, and improving environment. Receiving its nonprofit status in 2024.
Isla Mar Research Expeditions is a non‑profit dedicated to advancing holistic island and marine science via rigorous research, outreach, and education. Founded in 2015 by Drs. Chelsea and Evan Tuohy during their graduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Isla Mar has grown into a thriving community of over 15 professional staff, a vibrant youth education program, and a growing network of citizen scientists
Our Mission is to deepen appreciation and understanding of the ocean’s vital role in island ecosystems and coastal communities. We strive to demystify scientific concepts to encourage broad public engagement and advocacy, empowering individuals to act as stewards of their marine environments
Our Programs seek to engage our community in diverse ways. We educate the next generation of ocean stewards through our youth education program, which offers immersive learning experiences tailored to each developmental stage for local students aged 5-17. Our Seed Fund supports aspiring island scientists with scholarships, training, and mentorship, while our citizen science initiatives engage community members in monitoring the ecological health of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve.
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Support the foundation of Isla Mar! At Isla Mar, we believe that understanding our environment is key to protecting it. Through promoting island and marine science, immersive education, and community-driven research, we deepen appreciation for the ocean's vital role in Puerto Rico and our lives. The heart of all our community offerings is our operations. From maintaining our facilities and supporting our staff, to keeping our programs running, operational expenses are what make everything possible. These behind-the-scenes costs are essential to ensuring our research thrives, our outreach continues, and our impact grows. Your contribution to our Isla Mar's operational support goes directly toward: Sustaining our dedicated team. Maintaining essential equipment and resources that keep our programs effective and safe Ensuring long-term continuity of our mission to preserve our island and ocean ecosystems Donate today to ensure the sustainability of our programs by supporting our operational expenses!
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