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Antigua & Barbuda Ocean Trust

Protecting our marine environment

A volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of the seas and shores of Antigua & Barbuda — through action, education, and community.

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Stand up for Antigua & Barbuda’s whales

This month the International Whaling Commission meets in Australia, where Antigua & Barbuda has resubmitted a proposal to reopen the door to commercial whaling. The Antigua & Barbuda Coalition for the Protection of Whales is asking residents and visitors to add their voice before the vote — calling on the government to oppose commercial whaling and back a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary instead.

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987
Volunteer days given
to our reefs & beaches
635
Dives completed in
reef & wreck cleanups
5,952 LBS
Marine debris
removed from the sea
18 MILES
Fishing line cleared from
fragile reef systems
What we do

Six programs
protecting our ocean

From training the next generation of marine ambassadors to clearing plastic from hard-to-reach coastlines and hunting invasive lionfish — our volunteer-powered projects tackle the biggest threats to Antigua & Barbuda's marine environment head-on. We rely entirely on donations and the hard work of our volunteers.

Youth EcoDiver program — group of young divers underwater Education
Youth EcoDiver Program
Training local young people aged 13–18 to become certified divers and marine ambassadors for their communities.
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Volunteer divers removing debris from the coral reef Conservation
Coral Reef & Nursery Cleaning
Our volunteer divers carry out regular underwater cleanups to remove the debris and ghost gear that silently damage Antigua and Barbuda's coral reefs.
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Volunteers collecting plastic bottles from wild coastline Clean-up
Wild Coast Cleaning
Removing plastics, fishing nets and debris from remote beaches, mangroves and coastal shallows — protecting turtle nesting sites and removing it at its source.
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Reef-safe sunscreen Awareness
Sunscreen Initiative
Educating visitors and locals about the impact of chemical sunscreens on coral reefs and promoting reef-safe alternatives.
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ABOT volunteers at a community outreach event Community
Community Outreach & Education
Community events and education programs building long-term marine conservation awareness.
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Diver targeting invasive lionfish on the reef with a spear Invasive Species
Lionfish Project
Controlling the invasive lionfish population through targeted hunts to protect native reef species and biodiversity.
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Our impact

See where
we've been at work

Our interactive map shows every location across Antigua & Barbuda where we've carried out cleanups, dives and conservation work. Click any marker for a preview, or explore the full map for the complete story.

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Interactive impact map — explore all locations →
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Every contribution counts

Make a donation
We rely entirely on donations to fund our projects and equipment. Even a small contribution makes a direct difference to Antigua & Barbuda's reefs and beaches.
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Become a volunteer
Join our diver group or wild coast cleaner crew. Experienced divers and enthusiastic non-divers are both very welcome.
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Youth EcoDiver
Aged 13–18 and based in Antigua & Barbuda? Apply for our next fully funded dive training and certification course.
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