Haitian Organization Plants 1.2 Million Mangroves; Cuban Scientist Leads Historic Reef ExpeditionsThe Caribbean faces unprecedented threats from climate change and coastal degradation. FoProBiM assists in the management of all of Haiti’s marine protected areas, co-manages the Three Bays Marine Protected Area, and has engaged more than 30,000 coastal residents in conservation activities. Her research on fish ecology and coral restoration has directly informed the designation and strengthening of marine protected areas across Cuba. “This year, we celebrate two powerful examples of what Caribbean conservation leadership looks like in action. A Growing LegacyThe 2025 winners join an elite group of Caribbean conservation pioneers.