About MRPO - Our Vision

Protecting Cambodia's marine ecosystems for resilient coastal communities.

To achieve a future where Cambodia's marine ecosystems are sustainable, diverse, and resilient, serving as a foundation for thriving coastal communities, national prosperity, and a vibrant blue economy.

Why MRPO Exists

Cambodia's coastal ecosystems support people, biodiversity, and the blue economy.

Cambodia's marine environment supports fisheries, biodiversity, coastal livelihoods, food security, and a growing blue economy. Yet these ecosystems face increasing pressure from habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, climate change, ghost nets, and unsustainable coastal development.

MRPO works to strengthen the long-term health of Cambodia's marine resources through science-based conservation, local knowledge, community participation, and practical partnerships.

Our Mission

Protect, conserve, and restore marine ecosystems.

MRPO works to protect, conserve, and restore marine ecosystems while supporting food security, community well-being, and environmental sustainability for Cambodia's coastal future.

What We Do

Field-based conservation with communities, partners, and evidence.

MRPO brings together conservation expertise, community engagement, and practical field action to improve marine resource management. Our Strategic 1. Establish and strengthen partnerships with government, the private sector, and local communities, protect, conserve and restore marine ecosystems, ensuring a GEDSI-inclusive approach. 2. Enhance the management of marine protected areas and actively engage in the conservation and restoration of critical marine ecosystems. 3. Secure and manage sustainable financing mechanisms, coupled with transparent benefit-sharing, to ensure the long-term viability of marine conservation efforts. 4. Strengthening the capacity of individuals and institutions through investment in research to advance marine resource management.

Habitat Protection & Restoration

Protecting and restoring coastal habitats such as mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and marine biodiversity areas.

Community Participation

Supporting coastal and island communities in marine conservation, responsible resource use, and locally informed management.

Research & Monitoring

Conducting research, marine monitoring, reef observation, and data collection to guide evidence-based conservation decisions.

Partnerships & Awareness

Building cooperation with communities, local authorities, NGOs, and conservation stakeholders while promoting practical awareness and education.

MRPO community conservation and coastal stewardship work

What We Stand For

Practical, inclusive conservation rooted in local realities.

MRPO believes effective marine conservation must protect ecosystems while supporting the communities who depend on them. We combine scientific research with local wisdom to create conservation solutions that are practical, inclusive, and relevant to Cambodia's coastal context.

Where MRPO Works

Core Values

The principles behind the work.

Innovation

Embracing new technology and adaptive methods to develop scalable, effective conservation solutions.

Respect

Honoring local rights, knowledge, and traditions while acting as stewards of the marine environment.

Integrity

Upholding transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards in all actions.

Inclusive

Ensuring equity, diversity, and social fairness by integrating community voices into decision-making.