involve
Involving dedicated volunteer divers in the collection of essential data to track the status and trends of the world’s reefs.
inform
Informing decision-makers and the public with the knowledge needed to safeguard global reef biodiversity.
immerse
Providing immersive, data-driven resources to foster greater knowledge and awareness of shallow reef biodiversity.
inspire
Inspiring positive change in reef conservation through education, engagement, and collaboration with marine users and decision-makers.
our approach
Bringing standardised scientific methods and passionate volunteer divers together to gather vital biodiversity data from shallow reefs around the world.
rls by the numbers
19,332,009
Individual animals observed, sized & counted
13,541
Surveys completed
5,291
Reef-dwelling species
recorded
recorded
53
Countries surveyed
get involved
Volunteer with us to make a real impact on reef science and conservation worldwide.
IMAS supports Reef Life Survey with essential infrastructure and support to maintain a high-quality, globally standardised public reef biodiversity database.
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