Dominican Republic : from ridges to reefs : nature and people thriving together

Abstract

The Nature Conservancy has helped establish national parks and marine managed areas in the Dominican Republic, from areas around Samaná Bay to Parque Nacional del Este. These protected areas promote sustainable fisheries and coral reef and mangrove conservation, and support the government’s commitment to protect 20% of its marine and nearshore environment by 2020 through the Caribbean Challenge Initiative.