Our Mission

To conserve marine habitats and wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, restoration, and research and to empower others through public education.

Our Vision

A world in which humans interact with the marine environment in ways that preserve its natural resources and ensure the availability of these resources for future generations.

Our Partnerships

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources

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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation center and proud member of the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue Network

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Coral Restoration Foundation

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National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs

University of the Virgin Islands Master of Marine and Environmental Science

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Virgin Islands Network of Environmental Educators

St. John Wildlife Rehabilitation

Virgin Islands Coral Reef Advisory Group

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Reef Response U.S. Virgin Islands

Our Organization

Board of Directors

Cornelius B. Prior, Jr.
Chairman

Paul Jobsis
Executive Director

Gertrude J. Prior
Secretary / Treasurer

John H. Sterne, Jr.
Director

There are lots of ways to help CWORI conserve our marine environment. Donate, volunteer, or get your
community involved.
Together we can make a difference.

Help protect our one worldwide ocean and its coral reefs