Our work
MRPO works with coastal communities, divers and research partners to protect Cambodia’s marine habitats.
Mangroves shelter shorelines and provide nursery habitat. Seagrass and coral reefs support marine life and fisheries. Our work connects the care of these habitats with the people who depend on them.
Mangroves and coastal livelihoods
MRPO supports the Community-Based Mangrove Restoration and Ecotourism project (COMET) with ThinkAqua and coastal communities. The project connects mangrove nurseries and habitat care with locally managed visitor activities.
Community members are developing nurseries, boat trips and visitor facilities, bringing conservation work together with local livelihood opportunities.
Meet the COMET communities
Ghost-gear recovery
Lost nets and lines can continue catching marine animals and damaging habitats. MRPO brings coastal partners and volunteers together to support their recovery.
The World Turtle Day campaign on 23 May 2026 recovered 470 kg of abandoned fishing gear. MRPO organised the campaign; Khmer Dive Group and volunteer divers carried out the underwater operations.
Explore the Koh Rong campaign
Reef research and monitoring
MRPO contributed to the 7–9 March 2026 coral spawning survey at Koh Rong, Song Saa and Koh Sdach alongside government and conservation partners.
MRPO’s 2026 work plan includes developing a coral reef monitoring plan with partners. The next stage is to agree survey methods, locations and repeat visits so observations can inform conservation decisions over time.
Explore the survey and monitoring plans