Diving with purpose
Marine Conservation Pakistan (MCP) is a private company working to protect, restore, and sustainably manage Pakistan’s marine ecosystems through science-based conservation, community engagement, and policy advocacy.
Our restoration efforts are conducted via coral rehabilitation using the nature-based methodologies of Ocean Quest Global led by world-renowned coral scientist Dr. Anuar Abdullah.
Why Coral?
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea – they are habitats for diverse species of fish and marine life, and form the foundation of entire marine ecosystems. Coral rehabilitation efforts are underway globally and have been proven to improve marine biodiversity, increased fish yield for fishermen, led to cleaner waters, absorb CO2, produce oxygen, and more!
Bringing coral knowledge to the people
At MCP, we believe that marine conservation can and should be open to anyone. That’s why we welcome everyone to our team, regardless of education or background.
Internationally Recognized Courses
We bring international certifications from Ocean Quest Global to the Pakistani people, open to everyone (not just marine biologists!).
Ocean Quest Global is an initiative by coral scientist Dr. Anuar Abdullah, and is a worldwide movement for hands-on, community-based coral rehabilitation.
Now, anyone can become a globally certified coral gardener and be part of our restoration efforts. Find a course and get started!
Our work
Our projects span efforts to rehabilitate corals in our seas, conduct workshops to spread knowledge of the ocean and the need for conservation, remove harmful ghost gear underwater that endangers marine life, engage fisherfolk in conservation, conduct eco-trips for awareness of our oceans, and more!
IMPACT
05
Fishing Villages Reached
05
Sites Surveyed
50+
Corals Propagated
02
Coral Nurseries Established
10
Conservation Volunteers Trained
45
Ocean Literacy Sessions Conducted
300+
KGs Ghost Net Removed
2000+
Ocean Literacy Participants Reached
FEATURED
DOCUMENTARY: The Dark Secrets of Karachi Fish Harbor
By Zaviya
ARTICLE: Shabib’s Ocean Promise
By UNDP Nature
Documentary: generation trust
By United Nations Development Programme and Youth4Climate
Want to know more?
Mubarak Village
Karachi, Pakistan
+92 301 277 9709
info@marineconservation.pk