MSC opens Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay


MSC opens Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay

Friday, 11 Apr, 2025 0

The MSC Foundation has celebrated the official opening of its Marine Conservation Center at MSC Cruises private destination, Ocean Cay.

It will be a hub for coral conservation and marine research initiatives in The Bahamas.

The MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Centre will be a base for biologists, scientists, students and island visitors, featuring interactive pavilions, a lecture hall, a Bio Lab, and a land-based coral nursery.

The new research facility will also provide educational opportunities for visitors on the importance of the marine ecosystem and protection of coral reefs.

It will be the hub for the MSC Foundation’s Super Coral Reefs Program.

Launched in 2019, the MSC Foundation’s Super Coral Reefs Program helps efforts to restore coral reefs in the 64-square-mile area around Ocean Cay with coral species that are more resilient to environmental stressors such as rising ocean temperatures.

The Marine Conservation Center aims to advance scientific research and also align with national priorities of the Ministry of Education, Technical, and Vocational Training, providing educational opportunities for Bahamian students, researchers, and conservationists.

It has partnerships with the University of The Bahamas, The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute, and the Perry Institute for Marine Science.

It was officially opened by the Chair of the MSC Foundation Executive Committee, Pierfrancesco Vago, alongside the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Honourable Philip Davis and other dignitaries and MSC Foundation representatives.

Pierfrancesco Vago said: “The opening of our Marine Conservation Centre marks a defining moment for ocean conservation. It brings to life the MSC Foundation’s concrete plans for restoring coral reefs, advancing science, and creating training opportunities for Bahamian and international students.”

The new facility features a fully equipped bio-lab and The Aquaria, a dedicated land-based coral nursery housing 22 coral tanks to support restoration efforts.

It also houses a 50-seat lecture hall.

The center’s Welcome Hub and Discovery Pavilion will also offer experiences for visitors, including guided tours, interactive exhibits, and hands-on coral restoration activities.



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