Reef monitoring
Contributing to joint surveys and developing a monitoring plan with conservation partners.
Marine Resource Protection Organisation
Marine conservation in Cambodia.
MRPO is a Cambodian marine conservation NGO. We work with coastal communities and partners on mangrove projects, ghost gear recovery and reef monitoring.
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Three areas of work
Community-led mangrove projects, recovery campaigns and the development of reef monitoring with partners.
Ghost gear recovery
Organising campaigns with trained divers and coastal partners to recover abandoned fishing gear.
Mangroves and livelihoods
Supporting community mangrove restoration and ecotourism through COMET with ThinkAqua.
Field notes / Koh Rong
Ghost gear recovery at Koh Rong
On 23 May 2026, MRPO organised a recovery campaign with coastal partners and volunteers. MRPO reported 470 kg of ghost gear recovered and 50 participants, including 17 volunteer divers.
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Community-led coastal tourism
Through COMET, MRPO supports work with ThinkAqua and fishing communities in Prey Nob and Steung Hav. Explore community accounts of mangrove nurseries, boat trips and visitor facilities.
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Meet MRPO
Our organisation and conservation priorities, presented in English and Khmer.
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Discuss a conservation partnership
Contact our team about joint projects, field research or practical support for an existing program.