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Announcing Isla Mar's Youth Program & the Director of Youth Education
Starting in September, Isla Mar will begin offering ocean-themed classes for the youth of our community. Learn more in this post and meet...
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Two field courses and a baby to round out Isla Mar's summer
As the school semester begins, we wanted to reflect on our summer happenings at Isla Mar. This May, we welcomed two field courses and a...
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Meet the Isla Mar Team—Introducing Jaaziel
Jaaziel García-Hernández is a coral reef ecologist who has been studying tropical and subtropical reefs since 2008. He received a B.Sc....
Jul 27, 20236 min read


Omar Zayas gives an update on his research of genetic connections between octopuses in Puerto Rico
Marine science student Omar Zayas shares a project update on his research of genetic connections of octopuses
May 30, 20233 min read


Citizen scientists contribute to monitoring efforts in Tres Palmas
The first year of our Tres Palmas Citizen Science Program has reached the halfway point. The teams are finishing their second round of...
May 17, 20233 min read


Isla Mar set to lead large-scale marine debris removal effort in Puerto Rico
On April 21, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program announced 14 recommended projects for...
May 11, 20233 min read
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