Our Approach
TTT's work is guided by three interconnected priorities: maintaining a consistent field presence, documenting what we observe, and supporting local collaboration. Together, these pillars shape how we approach lionfish management and reef conservation throughout the Caribbean.
How TTT approaches reef conservation in the Caribbean
Field
Field work is at the core of what we do. Every dive, site visit, and lionfish removal contributes to practical reef management and long-term conservation efforts.
Conservation through action
Data
Turning dives into data
Field records, removal data, site visits, and measurements transform individual dives into information that can contribute to monitoring efforts, collaboration, and informed decision-making.
People
Conservation works best together
Collaboration with fishers, divers, communities, researchers, authorities, and supporters helps turn local actions into broader conservation efforts.
See how field work, data collection, and collaboration translate into documented results
We do what we can, where we can — to help turn the tide
Discover the different ways you can support practical reef conservation
TTT Above and Below the Surface
Lionfish cannot be eradicated from the Caribbean. What is possible is reducing pressure—reef by reef, within human limits. Targeted action helps protect native species and buy time for ecosystems already under stress.
🤿 Field Work, Dive After Dive
At Turn The Tide (TTT), we work underwater site by site, returning repeatedly to the same reefs. Our efforts also extend beyond the water through discussions and information sharing with boaters, local communities, and authorities.
⏳ Why It Matters Now
Lionfish control is only one piece of reef conservation—but it is one of the few actions available today with visible results. It doesn’t solve everything. But it buys reefs time—and time matters.
We can’t save every reef—but we can give many a fighting chance
⚖️ Guided by Responsibility
Everything we do is guided by responsibility—to the reef, to the species that depend on it, and to the people who rely on these ecosystems. Our dives are not sport or performance, but careful, deliberate intervention.
📋 Our Approach in Practice
Selective removals using low-impact techniques that leave the reef untouched
Repeated site visits to limit reinvasion over time
Clear documentation of what is removed, where, and when
Collaboration with biologists and authorities to inform management decisions
Community engagement to raise awareness and support long-term control
Our Approach
TTT's work is guided by three interconnected priorities: maintaining a consistent field presence, documenting what we observe, and supporting local collaboration. Together, these pillars shape how we approach lionfish management and reef conservation throughout the Caribbean.
How TTT approaches reef conservation in the Caribbean
FIELD
Field work is at the core of what we do. Every dive, site visit, and lionfish removal contributes to practical reef management and long-term conservation efforts.
Conservation through action
DATA
Turning dives into data
Field records, removal data, site visits, and measurements transform individual dives into information that can contribute to monitoring efforts, collaboration, and informed decision-making.
PEOPLE
Conservation works best together
Collaboration with fishers, divers, communities, researchers, authorities, and supporters helps turn local actions into broader conservation efforts.
See how our work translates into results
Doing what we can, where we can, to help turn the tide
Discover ways to support practical conservation
Above and Below the Surface
Lionfish cannot be eradicated from the Caribbean. What is possible is reducing pressure—reef by reef, within human limits.
🤿 Field Work, Dive After Dive
At Turn The Tide (TTT), we work reef by reef, returning regularly to the same sites. Our efforts also extend beyond the water through collaboration with local communities, boaters and authorities.
⚖️ Guided by Responsibility
Everything we do is guided by responsibility—to the reef, the species that depend on it and the people connected to these ecosystems. Our dives are not sport, but deliberate conservation action.
📋 Our Approach in Practice
Low-impact lionfish removals
Repeated visits to treated sites
Clear documentation of actions and results
Collaboration with scientists and authorities
Community engagement and awareness
⏳ Why It Matters Now
Lionfish control is one of the few actions capable of producing visible results today. It does not solve every challenge facing reefs, but it helps buy them valuable time.
We can’t save every reef—but we can give many a fighting chance!
© 2026 Turn The Tide Foundation Inc. (TTT), a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.
We work underwater to actively protect Caribbean reefs from invasive lionfish.
© 2026 Turn The Tide Foundation Inc. (TTT), a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.