The Importance of Coral Restoration in Honduras by Mark Edgington

One of the projects I’m a part of is loaning out boats and equipment for a small coral restoration project off the coast of Honduras.

Coral reefs are often called the “rainforests of the sea.” They protect coastlines, feed communities, and sustain marine life that millions of people depend on. But they’re dying, fast. Pollution and over-fishing have turned once-vibrant ecosystems into ghost towns.

A beautiful coral reef

In Honduras, people are taking responsibility. Divers and local fishermen working side by side to replant coral fragments, measure growth, and guard new reefs from further damage.

That kind of effort: grassroots, local, and driven by personal accountability, is something I deeply respect. It’s a reminder that change doesn’t always start with policy or money. Sometimes it starts with a handful of people deciding to fix what’s broken.

I plan to keep supporting that kind of effort.

If we want to preserve what’s left of this planet, we all have a role to play.

— Mark Edgington

This article also appears on https://markedgington.medium.com, where you can learn more about Mark Edgington’s ongoing work.