Blue World Foundation Inc.

“Expenses supplies 5,110 web maintenance 981 travel 25,754 depreciation 438 campaign expenses 2,193 miscellaneous 3,240 utilities 1,199 seed funds regional org. 5,284 bank charges 52 technical services 9,758 rental 10,371 total 64,380”

“Adjust prior year net assets 6,119”

“Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 4,901 6,222 furniture & equipments 2,076 1,755 less accumulated depreciation 876 1,314 total 6,101 6,663”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17,323 23,732 deferred revenue 59,236 75,485 capital & reservations 6,516 0”

“To stabilize the population of marine species in danger, especially sharks and rays in the caribbean of guatemala; through science and community strengthening which will provide the creation of alternative livelihoods, which eventually will substitute fishing.”

“Participatory monitoring of landings in quetzalito and livingston guatemala (rufford foundation) this was the third year of participatory monitoring landings of chondryctes in the communities' of quetzalito and livingston in the caribbean of guatemala. Through this data we developed the first base line of chondryctes . The baseline will be integrated in the development of management plans for chondryctes and assessing non detriment findings to comply with cites agreements. Three new species were reported for the caribbean of guatemala: heptranchias perlo, scyliorhinus hesperius, neoharriotta carri. Megafauna monitoring (new england biolab) three times a year we monitored 12 points through bruvs (baited remote underwater video systems with the help of local fishermen from quetzalito and livingston. Samples were taken in bahia amatique: in livingston, bahia la graciosa, and the exterior of refugio de vida silvestre punta de manabique and faudora. Through this project we generate a landscape of the actual state of megafauna in the mesoamerican reef region. In this year we began the project, "participatory management of shark fishermen in the caribbean of guatemala". In the beginning of the project fishermen were given manuals and the necessary material to be able to conduct the research. In addition workshops took place to continue installing capacities for accurate shark landing monitoring, through measurements and pictures. At least 688 specimens of which 30 species of chondryctes were recognized: 26 sharks, 6 rays and i chimaera. Two species of sharks were identified in bruvs ginglymostoma cirratum, nurse shark and a green turtle chelonia mydas there are 6 new specimens of sharks registered as well as 1 chimaera. To date 17 fishermen are participating in monitoring the area. In addition we have 12 young volunteers who have the capacities installed to monitor landings. In two distinct periods biological monitoring through scientific longlines took place in the same spots as the bruvs monitoring. We were able to capture and mark successfully three rays. In addition a juvenile shark was captured and successfully released. Control of the invasive species of lionfish through participation of the community of quetzalito in refugio de vida silvestre punta de manabique (marfund) lionfish is an invasive species in the reefs of the caribbean and are a threat since they unbalance ecosystems in the caribbean. Through the project 400 lionfish were removed and at least 12 recipes were created. The women of quetzalito participated in a cooking competition, were the women showed there talent and enthusiasm. The women also participated in a regional contest and were able to get second and first place for the two recipes they presented. Permaculture, as an ecosystem focus of agricultural production, in refugio de vida silvestre punta de manabique. This project took place in the schools of swiche iii, media luna, el quetzalito and san francisco del mar. The principal result of this project was the implementation of four permaculture orchards, were more than 10 students participated in the execution of the project using recyclable and organic material. The execution of this project allowed students sustainable techniques in order to grow food and to promote healthy eating. After the project many of the participants decided to grow their own vegetables for their own consumption 14 sons and daughter received a one year scholarship in 2016-2017 through our fundraising (private donations) since our beginnings fundacin mundo azul has implemented a program for scholarships for youth and children in the community of quetzalito. The beneficiaries are children and youth that are in elementary school, and high school, kin of shark fishermen. Through this project, we want to strengthen their development so in the future they can have better job opportunities. Fundacion mundo azul assumes the cost of educative materials and the monthly expenses. In addition,”