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.

BREEF is a growing organization with two dynamic staff members, who are ably assisted by a host of dedicated volunteers.

Executive Director - Casuarina McKinney-Lambert

Mrs. McKinney-Lambert joined BREEF in 2002 as its first Executive Director, she works tirelessly to influence environmental policy in The Bahamas helping to ensure that our marine environment is used in a sustainable manner so that we ensure that we have fish for the future.

Office Manager/Environmental Educator - Charlene Carey

Mrs. Carey a former Science Teacher joined BREEF in July of 2006 and is working to develop educational tools for public education and school programmes. BREEF believes that an educated and aware public will call for action to sustain our marine resources.