Brightwater projects are always the highest quality. They are fully auditable, balance the needs of all stakeholders, and support your company’s narrative.
Community benefits of healthy coasts
Shelter from the storm
20%
decrease in height of storm surge waves in areas with healthy salt marshes, protecting coastal property
Mangroves, salt marshes, and coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. They provide critical breeding and feeding grounds for marine life. They help protect against coastal erosion and storm surges. And they play a pivotal role in stemming global warming.
Abundant fish, thriving people
33%
increase in wealth for households near marine-protected areas, which provide ecosystems for fish
We work to protect, restore and scale these magnificent ecosystems, to help reduce the effects of climate change and realize their social, environmental, and economic benefits.
“The conservation and restoration of coastal blue carbon ecosystems have the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by up to 1 billion tons per year.”
-International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Reefs protect the shoreline
200M
people worldwide benefit from the protection coral reefs provide against waves, flooding and storms
Our Projects
Our projects are co-designed and developed with you to meet your sustainability goals and cultural goals.
But all of our projects are high quality: they meet or exceed High-Quality Blue Carbon Principles and guidance, adhere to the highest standards of carbon verification, and are fully transparent.
See some active projects below
Deep River
Coastal land purchase and conservancy
High biodiversity, encompassing tropical rainforests, pine savannas, coastal wetlands, coral reefs and offshore cayes. Borders Port Honduras Marine Reserve.
Endangered & threatened species including jaguar, scarlet macaw and manatee.
Confidential
Coastal land purchase and conservancy
An ecologically critical stretch of land that is an important nesting site of critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles.
Upon purchase, the property will be placed in conservancy or land trust.
Confidential
Carbon and biodiversity credit partnership
Ecosystem on a large coral atoll in Belize. Home to many vulnerable and iconic species, including numerous reef fish, sea turtles, sharks, and American saltwater crocodiles.
Legacy and impact projects will be developed that focus on ecosystem services and co-benefits to locals.
“The conservation and restoration of coastal blue carbon ecosystems have the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by up to 1 billion tons per year.”