COMET project lead
Mangrove and ecotourism expertise, working with MRPO and six coastal communities.
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Our partnerships
Coastal communities, conservation organisations and practical support come together through MRPO’s work in Cambodia.
Mangroves & livelihoods
Community tourism and conservation
Community tourism & training
Training contributions and cooperation on hospitality and community tourism.
Visit Cambodia Tourism AssociationCOMET is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and supported by DAI and the COAST Facility.
The six community fisheries groups in Prey Nob and Steung Hav are at the centre of COMET. Their members develop and manage the nurseries, boats and visitor facilities featured on the project page.
March 2026 / Coral spawning survey
Reef research and field collaboration
Fauna & Flora
Coral survey collaboration
Cambodia Programme collaborator in the March 2026 spawning survey.
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Coral survey collaboration
Collaborator in the March 2026 survey across Cambodia’s island reefs.
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Survey support
Dive-centre support for the March 2026 coral spawning survey.
Khmer Dive Group
Dive operations
Underwater recovery with volunteer divers and support for the March coral survey.
Visit Khmer Dive GroupThe survey collaboration included the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment.
May 2026 / Koh Rong
Divers, boats and campaign support
Khmer Dive Group
Dive operations
Underwater recovery with volunteer divers and support for the March coral survey.
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Campaign transport
Speedboat support for the May 2026 Koh Rong recovery campaign.
Visit GTVC Speedboat CambodiaWe thank the volunteer divers, participating students, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, provincial departments and the Preah Sihanouk and Koh Rong administrations for their support.
Ways to collaborate
Agree the purpose, responsibilities and resources together before fieldwork begins.
Joint research
Develop an agreed study of coastal habitats or marine species. Partners can contribute survey methods, specialist expertise, GIS and data analysis.
Community projects
Work with MRPO and community partners on mangrove care, locally managed visitor activities and conservation education, shaped around local priorities.
Technical support
Contribute training or advice on habitat mapping, monitoring, project design and environmental and social safeguards. Agree the support needed with the people doing the work.
Campaign resources
Support a defined field activity with funding, boat transport, fuel, equipment or trained personnel. Coordinate needs and responsibilities with MRPO before committing resources.
Discuss a collaboration
Tell us your area of interest, possible contribution and timeframe. We will discuss the scope and relevant community or technical partners with you.