Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association
Building Our Fisheries' Future
Who We Are
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) builds and deploys artificial reefs off the coast of Mexico Beach, FL, to promote the conservation and environmental improvement of our natural and artificial marine reef systems.
We are a completely volunteer group and raise funds to build these reefs primarily with donations from individuals like you, where 99% of our donations go towards deploying more artificial reefs.
Local Reef Sites
We are a non-profit and since 1997 we have deployed over 290 reefs comprised of more than 4,000 individual structures. MBARA also offers Memorial Reefs where you can build a personalized artificial reef for a loved one, creating a living legacy for generations to come.
Make a Difference
We are a non-profit, and since 1997 we have developed over 275 reefs comprised of more than 4,000 individual structures. Please donate and become a member.
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Most of the Gulf of Mexico is barren ocean floor with little to no natural hard bottom. Our artificial reefs create and increase fish habitat, provide social-economic benefits to local coastal communities, and enhance recreational and diving opportunities.
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Take a dive into our website and YouTube channel.🤿 Boatloads of resources including a hi-res visual library of images and videos.🐠 Discover the eco benefits of artificial reefs and learn how you can be a part of protecting the magnificent underwater world.♻️ Read about the history of MBARA, review tournament results, learn the personal story behind each memorial reef, download coordinates, shop our online store and donate to our mission.🌊
We love to hear from you! Share your photos or observations in the comment section below. MBARA appreciates all contributions- scuba stories or fishing tales, bring em on!