Collaborators - MARES Center

Partners

We are grateful and proud of our partners support that allows us to accomplish our mission.

Collaborators

Collaborations with universities and research labs, both national and international, allow us to host undergraduate, master’s, and PhD interns who take on active roles in our research programs. These collaborations are valuable at many levels: interns bring expertise, help carry out projects, collect and analyze data, and often contribute as volunteers across various initiatives.

Working with national and international researchers allows us to share methodologies, data, and results. In many cases, we also support one another with materials, equipment, and infrastructure. As active members of the scientific community, our research center provides open access to the data and findings we generate.

Partnering with local, regional, and international organizations strengthens our work within the community. These collaborations help us exchange knowledge, contacts, and often combine efforts to accelerate progress and share costs.

We also welcome participation from all of Mahahual’s stakeholders, dive centers, hotels, restaurants, fishers, youth, and elders, in both active and passive coral reef restoration. Your support is vital to making this project a success.

We are especially grateful to our financial collaborators, who make it possible for us to continue working toward the conservation of Mahahual’s coastal-marine ecosystems and the sustainable development of the local community.

Types of Collaborators

1. Financial Collaborators

Corporate sponsors: Takata, Good Karma
Donation campaigns: Café Oui MANON, Escape Coffee, Café Mangrove, Fundación Concon, Rompe Olas
Grants: MCAF, PADI Foundation

2. Scientific Collaborators

Universities, research institutes, and individual researchers who contribute to our science programs.

3. Community Collaborators

Local initiatives and organizations: Wayak, Aak Mahahual, Menos Plástico

4. Governance Collaborators

Governmental and intergovernmental institutions: United Nations (UN), CONANP, SEMARNAT

Check our Corporate Sponsors below ⬇︎

TAKATA Experience

TAKATA Experience, a PADI 5 Star IDC Center, has been a vital funding partner for MARES since 2017. Operating under the motto "Dive with purpose," this dive center and resort actively contribute to financing research team wages, boat outings, diving equipment, research materials, and education resources. TAKATA involves its customers, students, and team in supporting MARES' projects. When you dive with TAKATA, you directly contribute to MARES' conservation efforts! Find them here!

Good Karma Squad

Good Karma Squad is an NGO based in Florida raising awareness on the importance of our threatened ecosystems and marine life. They engage with the local community through different activities, such as beach cleanups and sustainability workshops with the intention to educate and spread awareness. Their expertise in coral cultivation, spanning over two decades, has been crucial in the construction of the Mahahual Marine Restoration Laboratory. Find them here!

Donations

If you're passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a positive impact on the natural world, your donations can fuel our vital work day after day! Our endeavors on land, underwater, and within the community are funded by the Dive Center and the generous contributions of customers and patrons. While our initiatives are making strides, additional assistance is always welcomed. In particular, your donations play a crucial role in supporting the Mahahual Coral Restoration Project!

Transparency – Where your Support Goes?

At MARES, transparency is crucial, and we believe in being open about where the money goes! Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our most significant expenses, providing you with a clear understanding of how your contributions are making a difference – from supporting wages to funding direct conservation actions. Thank you for making all of this possible!