Rotary Reef
Rotary Reefs Project
Restoring Oceans Through Global Collaboration
The Rotary Reef Project by The Rotary Club of Newport Beach
ABOUT US!
About The Project
The Rotary Reef project started as a single, modest initiative, a Rotary club project to help restore coral reefs in the stunning archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama. What nobody anticipated : was how quickly that one act of service would grow into something far larger: a living proof of concept that Rotary’s values, when applied with intention, can transform entire communities.
Causes You Care About And Fundraising For The Environment !
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Sponsor Coral Restoration
Support reef ecosystem restoration efforts.
Support Community Programs
Help support schools and healthcare initiatives.
Fund Environmental Education
Support youth and conservation learning programs.
Support Cleanup Operations
Help fund beach and underwater cleanup initiatives.
Support Scientific Collaboration
Help expand research and conservation partnerships.
Too Many Extractions
The six-foot Rotary Reef Top
Walking a class on Isla Popa to get Floride Varnish on their teeth.
Applying Fluoride Varnish
Past RI President Mark Maloney loves our Rotary Reef Project
Testimonials
Hear what others experienced on our latest mission to Panama. We invite you to visit, learn, and help carry this powerful vision across the 7 Seas—spreading impact, one community at a time.
“I was drawn to the Rotary Reefs initiative because my club, Rotary Ojai West, was looking for an international project. We had just formed an Environmental Committee, so coral reef restoration in Panama seemed like a perfect fit.”
Donna Jones. President, Rotary Club of Ojai West
“I spent 10 days in Bocas del Toro, Panama, and I must say the leadership from Steven Bender was nothing less than five-star. Steven’s knowledge, leadership, and passion for the Panama projects were evident every day.”
Debra Trout-Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
“There are many lasting images from our ten days in Bocas del Toro, working alongside dedicated Rotarians and other service organizations. It was a perfect blend of adventure and hands-on projects with this very special community. “
Beverly Schuberth/Rotary Club of Ojai West
“As a proud Rotarian and owner at Tropical Arts, I’ve had the pleasure to witness firsthand the transformative impact of The Panama Project in Bocas del Toro.”