Reef Check is a nonprofit organization that specializes in the monitoring and maintenance of coral reefs and kelp forests around the globe.  They operate through local volunteers in over 40 countries and territories that have been trained in data collection. Their goal is to restore the health of the coral reefs, and have the local communities care for them in the future.  Their volunteers observe data and provide that data to marine experts. Reef Check's goal is to educate people on reefs and to produce sustainable results for ocean conservation. To read more about what Reef Check stands for and what their purpose is, click the link below. 

www.reefcheck.org/