The Roatan Marine Park (RMP) is a grass roots, community-based, non-profit organization located on the island of Roatan. Our organization was formed in January 2005 when a group of concerned dive operators and local businesses united in an effort to protect Roatans fragile coral reefs. Initially, it was our goal to run a patrol program within the Sandy Bay-West End Marine Reserve (SBWEMR), to prevent over exploitation through unsustainable fishing practices. Over time, we expanded the scope of our environmental efforts through the addition of other programs encompassing the entire island.