Sustainable Ocean Production
King Crab Restorative Mariculture
King Crabs which feed on macroalgae, creating a positive impact in the MAR and can be fished to generate income for local fishers and MPAs.
Coral Reefs Restoration
The Mesoamerican Reef is under threat from macroalgae overgrowth, which hinders coral growth and reef regeneration. But there’s a small hero that can make a big difference: the Caribbean King Crab. These crabs have a special appetite for macroalgae, helping to keep reefs healthy. Additionally, crabs can be fished and generate income for local fishers and MPAs. Integrating crabs into restoration programs can support the recovery of these vital ecosystems. MAR+Invest, alongside strategic partners, is exploring how this crab can be part of an innovative and sustainable solution to protect the reef.
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country Mexico
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
Priority Coral Reef Sites Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve-Belize, Puerto Morelos Reef National Park-Mexico
Sector Sustainable Ocean Production
Stage Incubation through Grants
Scale to Investment Yes
Key Contact Amy Jones
