Protecting Lighthouse Reef Atoll
On behalf of Lr³ (“L-r Cubed”), I extend heartfelt thanks to all of our donors, partners, and visitors. Every contribution helps protect Lighthouse Reef Atoll and supports the people, communities, and wildlife who depend on it. We are advancing the research, programs, and resources that guide its care. Your generosity brings our vision to life, investing in reef security by hosting researchers who collect and share data as the baseline for evidence of change.
– Francisco Andre Martinez | Director Lr³
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Wendy’s Lab
We host researchers that collect data across Lighthouse Reef
Our Programs
Our programs collect data, monitor, safeguard and build security for the global treasure that is Lighthouse Reef
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All We Got for Christmas Were FADs!
Santa Left Us FADs on Lighthouse Reef On the morning of December …
A Legacy Preserved: The Carlson Family Gift to Science at Lr³
The Carlson Family Legacy: A Gift of Craft and Continuity Lighthouse Reef …
Sun, saltwater and science: Wake Forest’s summer on Lighthouse Reef!
Kayaking the shallows Logging the day's data in Wendy's Lab Snorkeling down …
Guess who came ashore? A nesting sea turtle!
Last week, just after sunset, a hush fell over the few people …
A ripple of impact: Ms. Grimshaw’s contribution to conservation
Lr3 was honored to receive an extraordinary donation from Ms. Colette Grimshaw: …
Exploring the Great Blue Hole: Science, Mystery, and Conservation at Lighthouse Reef
The Great Blue Hole, located off the coast of Belize in the heart …
Conservation peers to Lr³: OCEARCH
OCEARCH is a leading organization dedicated to the study and conservation of …
Kayaking Around Long Caye: A Close Encounter with a Young Brown Pelican
Today, while kayaking around the beautiful perimeter of Long Caye, we had …
A royal gathering…Crown conch pay us a visit
This morning, I stepped onto the dock and was immediately greeted by …
Cormorant enjoys the sunny skies
Neotropic Cormorants (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) are a frequent sight at Lighthouse Reef, gracefully …
White ibis
As Tropical Storm Sara sweeps through, the White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) are …
Spotting a Palm warbler brightens a blustery day
“It’s a blustery day, but at least it’s warm!” remarked this visiting …