Our Work

The Perry Institute for Marine Science is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to ensuring the health and longevity of our ocean. For more than 50 years, our team has made lasting impacts in the marine world through scientific discovery, leading-edge conservation and international collaboration.
Our mission is to preserve coral reefs, coastal habitats and vital fisheries throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean, while working with local communities to unlock and implement sustainable solutions.

We’re Hiring! Full-Time Research Scientist – Mangroves

We’re Hiring! Full-Time Research Scientist – Coral

We’re Hiring! Full-Time Marine Operations Manager
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Reef Rescue Network

The Reef Rescue Network rehabilitates coral reefs alongside a network of communities, divers, organizations, dive shops and volunteers throughout the Caribbean. We build coral nurseries, and coordinate their maintenance, management, outplanting and monitoring with our partners in The Bahamas, St. Lucia and Aruba.

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