Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience (BEFCR) Programme Launches at Regional Workshop in Doha, Qatar
Launched at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) Monaco, a Special Event preceding the
The ocean covers over 70% of our planet and is Earth’s life-support system. It regulates our climate, produces over half of the oxygen we breathe, provides food for billions, and shelters extraordinary biodiversity. Yet today, marine ecosystems are under threat like never before. Overfishing, plastic pollution, coral bleaching, and habitat destruction are eroding ocean health at alarming rates. Rising sea temperatures caused by climate change are accelerating this decline, weakening the ocean’s ability to protect us from global warming.
Sea Through is Goumbook’s call to action for ocean regeneration. By restoring coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves (nature’s coastal guardians) we help shield shorelines, capture carbon, and preserve marine life. These efforts are essential to building a climate-resilient future where people and nature thrive together.
Through community engagement, awareness campaigns, and hands-on restoration projects, we empower individuals, businesses, and policymakers to protect life below water!
Coral reefs are essential to marine life, yet they are under threat from rising temperatures, pollution, and habitat loss. By adopting a coral, you help support hands-on restoration work that brings reef systems back to life—supporting biodiversity, protecting shorelines, and preserving our oceans for future generations.
The contribution covers planting and maintaining the corals for a year with our partners at Project REEFrame.
Natural carbon sinks that protect coastlines, shelter marine life, and store up to four times more carbon than tropical forests.
The foundation of marine biodiversity, supporting 25% of all marine species and acting as natural breakwaters that protect shorelines.
Vital feeding grounds for turtles, dugongs, and juvenile fish, while also capturing significant amounts of carbon and stabilizing the seabed.
Through engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and immersive learning experiences, we break down complex marine challenges into accessible, actionable insights. Our citizen science programs empower participants of all ages to collect real data, observe coastal ecosystems, and contribute meaningfully to scientific research.
Through CSR initiatives and commercial collaborations, partners can support conservation projects, participate in restoration activities, and embed sustainability into their everyday operations. Our “Adopt a Coral” program allows supporters to directly contribute to reef rehabilitation efforts - funding coral growth, maintenance, and monitoring.
Sponsors can support the development and maintenance of coral nurseries, enabling continuous planting, monitoring, and research to strengthen reef resilience. For deeper impact, partners can collaborate with us to design and build artificial reefs that enhance biodiversity, create new habitats, and support long-term ecological recovery.
Launched at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) Monaco, a Special Event preceding the
Delivering a Regional Ocean Action Agenda The MENA Oceans Summit 2025 was convened by Goumbook
Contributed by Distant Imagery Solutions, MENA Oceans Network Member. Mangroves are among the most effective
