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Ocean Reef Conservation Association Mission Statement The Ocean Reef Conservation Association is a nonprofitdedicated to protecting and preserving the environment fish wildlifeand marine related areas including water quality and habitat. Since its inception in 2009 the organization has supported the efforts of several nonprofits including Bonefish and Tarpon Trust The Everglades Foundation Audubon of Florida Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Coral Restoration Foundation Coastal Conservation AssociationFriends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Alliance for Floridas National Parks Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida National Parks Conservation Association Marine Resources Development Foundation and many more. Education is an important part of our mission and the organization annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors in the Keys that plan to pursue a major in the areas of environmental and marine studies. The scholarship program is dedicated to helping the future stewards of ourenvironment achieve their goals and ambitions.