ABOT is thrilled to share some exciting news — we’ve been awarded a US$50,000 grant from the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)! This incredible support, under the PROCARIBE+ Project, will help us expand our fight against reef pollution around Antigua and Barbuda.
Our reefs face constant threats from discarded fishing gear — nets, lines, hooks, and weights — as well as other debris that harms corals, sponges, and even entangles sea turtles. Thanks to this grant, our 60 dedicated volunteer divers will be able to complete over 40 additional cleanup dives this year, working closely with local dive operators to keep our reefs healthy and thriving.
This achievement builds on the amazing work already done: more than 145 hours of cleanup dives in the National Park, removing 6,500 lbs of rubbish, including nearly 4,000 fishing lines caught on the reef. With this new support, we’re ready to take our efforts to the next level and ensure Antigua and Barbuda’s reefs can flourish for generations to come.
