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After an inspiring application process, four passionate young Bahamians have been selected as the 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars (BESS). This programme is a partnership between the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and The Island School, and continues to produce well-rounded, eager, and educated students who leave ready to lead. For 2026, four scholars have been chosen: Daniel Longe and Trevan Fernander have completed a 6-week Summer Te

Eleuthera, Bahamas - The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) team recently concluded their annual sea camp in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera. Under the theme “Reef Rescue: The Next Wave,” 30 campers convened at the Haynes Library in Governor’s Harbour to learn more about coral reefs and ocean conservation by experiencing the reefs first hand through this immersive experience. A highlight of the Eleuthera Sea Camp were daily beach and coral reef snorkel expe

Under the theme “Reef Rescue: The Next Wave,” the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) held another successful fun and informative Sea Camp in New Providence. This annual initiative provides empowering, educational, and fun experiences that use the natural environment as a tool to teach campers about the importance of protecting our oceans and their resources. Campers learned about the impacts of warming waters caused by climate change on fragile coral reef

The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) in partnership with The Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN) hosted its eighth week-long Marine Conservation Workshop from the 22nd to the 26th June 2026, at BahWEN Headquarters, West Bay Street. The long-term goals of the environmental education workshop were to strengthen collaboration and partnerships among law enforcement agencies, while increasing awareness and capacity for the conservation of The Baham

Young Reporters for the Environment Competition BREEF is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) National Competition. This year, BREEF received powerful submissions in the form of articles, videos and photos from students across The Bahamas tackling the theme of "Food Security and Climate Change." This theme forced students to examine the issue of food security, climate change and provide solutions as environmental stewards. In t

Lady of Coral becoming home to fish and other marine life at the BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden. Photo Credit: Jason deCaires Taylor. The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is proud to announce the installation of a brand-new underwater sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Taylor is celebrated worldwide for his iconic Ocean Atlas, the largest underwater statue on the planet, and a beloved Bahamian landmark. The new sculp

Nassau, Bahamas – The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) recently hosted a dynamic series of Environmental Journalism Workshops for youth as part of its Students for Environmental Action (SEA) Programme, under the theme “Food Security and Climate Change.” Through this six-week initiative, BREEF continues to empower the next generation of environmental stewards by equipping students with essential skills in marine conservation, water safety, and environme

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