The White River Marine Association in co-operation with local fishermen seek bring back marine life (fish, sea urchins, etc.) and rebuild coral reefs off the shores of Ocho Rios and St Ann/St Mary Parishes through a created 150-hectare Special Fisheries Conservation Area (SFCA) called the White River Fish Sanctuary, for the benefit of the whole community (locals, tourist businesses, residents, etc.).
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By Francesca Russell | WRFS Coral Coordinator
Jamaica's coral reefs were once dominated by thriving populations of staghorn and elkhorn corals, two essential reef-building species that provide shelter for marine life, support local... Read the full report ›By Jonathan Hernould | White River Fish Sanctuary Manager
White River Fish Sanctuary - Mid-Year Report: 2026 By Jonathan Hernould | White River Fish Sanctuary Manager This report covers WRFS activities from January through June 2026. During the first half of... Read the full report ›By Jonathan Hernould | White River Fish Sanctuary Manager
As we conclude 2025, the White River Fish Sanctuary (WRFS) reflects on a year of profound resilience. While the latter half of the year was defined by the unprecedented challenges brought by... Read the full report ›
