WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1990, BICA is the leading conservation nonprofit in Honduras’ Bay Islands. For more than three decades, we have worked alongside local communities, governments, and international partners to protect the fragile ecosystems of Utila, Roatan, and Guanaja. From co-managing marine protected areas to educating the next generation of ocean stewards, BICA has built a legacy of grassroots action and global impact. Today, our work is unified under four program pillars: research and monitoring, community development, environmental education and awareness, and protection and restoration.
MISSION
Our mission is to conserve in a participatory, transparent, and sustainable way the coastal marine resources and the ecosystem services which they provide for the social and cultural well-being of present and future generations in the Bay Islands.
vision
We aspire to be a leading organization in managing and preserving marine and coastal ecosystems, demonstrating strong physical, technical, and financial self-sustainability. We strive to be recognized and respected internationally and nationally for our exceptional and compassionate collaborative work with the communities where we implement projects.
Our Aspirations
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Expand current programs to their maxima so the full benefits of those programs can be realized
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Pay current staff better and hire more staff; full time grant writer and communications director
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Show grant funding agencies the ability to match funds for programs and staff
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Establish an endowment that provides consistent and regular funding to BICA Honduras
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Build world class organizations which will foster global collaboration for decades to come
Programs
Through marine and coastal conservation, we work to protect fragile ecosystems, promote sustainable fishing practices, and preserve biodiversity. Our community engagement initiatives empower individuals to become environmental stewards, fostering awareness and action.
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Engage and develop the communities to build environmentally sustainable livelihoods.
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Work with local government to implement enforcement of environmental protection and management laws through active monitoring and litigative measures.
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Conducts scientific research to provide local and national government data on the crisis of failing to zero infrastructure on the residents and the reef.
Meet the Team
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Michelle Fernandez
Fundraising and Grant Writing Coordinator, Bay Islands
Nohemi Guillen
Administrator, Utila
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Cristina cáceres
Administrator, Guanaja
Project Coordinator – Strengthening Conservation and Sustainable Use of Coastal–Marine Resources, Guanaja
Keomi EBANKS
Administrator Assistant, Roatan
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Nikita Johnson
Community Development Coordinator, Roatan
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Alejandro Garcia
Protection & Restoration Coordinator, Utila
Josue David
Fisheries and Natural Resource Management Technician, Utila
Board of directors
Ways to Give
Join us in protecting the stunning marine biodiversity of the Bay Islands in Honduras by supporting our conservation efforts and safeguarding the future of our oceans for generations to come.
