How Can You Help?


Ten ways you can help the Foundation and coral reefs

1. Donate your time by becoming a volunteer or committee member

There are many volunteer positions available and we look to fill our committee positions from our pool of dedicated volunteers.

2. Donate needed equipment or materials for our program areas

We are always in need of additional equipment to expand or improve our operations. Contact us for our latest equipment needs.

3. Make a monetary donation

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donation in most cases is a tax deduction.

We currently accept donations through Paypal or through the mail (check only please). No donation is too small, any amount will help us accomplish our mission and expand our base of public support.

Donate today through Paypal:

4. Purchase your marine aquarium books through the Reef Stewardship Foundaton reading list

The Foundation has compiled a recommended reading list for background information on ocean literacy, coral reefs and useful information on breeding marine invertebrates in captivity. You can purchase the books through the Foundation's Recommended Reading List and a portion of the sale will be returned to support the Foundation at no extra cost to you.

5. Purchase your very own Reef Stewardship Breeder's journal or coffee mug

We will soon have a page where you can purchase Reef Stewardship Foundation logo items.

6. Donate or purchase livestock to support breeding efforts

The Foundation will frequently accept livestock donations to start new breeding efforts and supports our Breeder community through a broodstock, materials, and equipment exchange in the Project DIBS community. Your donation or purchase will help support our Breeder network and allow it to continue to grow, further reducing the need for wild collection.

7. Offer to help promote the Foundation on your website or in your store

You can contact us to inquire about how we can work together for mutual benefit. There are several ways we can arrange advertisements that benefit everyone involved.

8. Share your knowledge on the discussion forums

Until recently there was no organized way for people interested in breeding invertebrates or fish to to talk freely about what they have learned. Now that we can gather as a community, we should share both our successes and failures through the Project DIBS community forums.

9. Spread the word

Helping reduce our impact on coral reefs can only be accomplished through a large community. Once you have found the Reef Stewarship Foundation, spread the word. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, favorite teacher, fellow hobbyists, etc. The more people we get working together, the easier it will be to come up with solutions.

10. Think of number 10

The Reef Stewardship Foundation was founded on the idea that no one person knows everything, everybody has something to contribute. We are always looking for suggestions on how to improve the Foundation in ways our current community has not suggested. Send us your ideas!

Ways to support the Foundation that do not cost money (or at least no additional money)

  • 1. Purchase a suggested book from the:

    Our Recommended Reading List

    Through Amazon.com. It does not cost you any extra money and a portion of the sale is returned to the Foundation.

  • 2. Sign up for at your local Texas or Louisiana Kroger store to support the RSF's Neighbor to Neighbor program effort. All you need to do is print out the PDF below and link it to your customer card with the instructions on the sheet:

    • You can save money and earn discounts on gasoline by shopping at Kroger and at the same time a portion of each of your purchases will be donated to support RSF programs.
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