Our Team

Meet Our
Management

Our management team is currently composed of our new Sanctuary Manager – Jonathan Hernould, our office administrator – Keneisha Burke, our Protection Officer – Mr. Byfield, a Marine Police Officer, – Francesca Russell our Coral Restoration Officer, – and Dr. Jacquelyn Anderson – our Engage Officer responsible for education and outreach.

Our Partners &
sponsors

The White River Fish Sanctuary (WRFS) thrives thanks to the invaluable support of our partners and donors. Their generous contributions, both in cash and kind, are essential to our ongoing success in protecting and restoring marine life in Jamaica. We are truly grateful for their unwavering support and significant contribution.

Sandals

ministry of economic growth and job creation

Inter-American development bank

Environmental foundation of jamaica

Couples Resort

shaw opco

Hermosa Cove

West Indies Petroleum

NCTFJ

Jamaica INN foundation

Jamaica conservation partners

tourism enhancement fund

Our Wardens

Our wardens, fishers from the White River Fishers Association (WRFA) patrol the sanctuary vigilantly under the direction of Protection Officer Aldane
Byfield.

Our Volunteers

From the US Peace Corps to local community members, our Protect-Restore-Engage priorities have attracted a diverse range of passionate individuals who have assisted us with coral planting, coral cleaning, beach and river clean ups, education and outreach and fundraising.

White River Marine Association (WRMA)

Chair: John Bailey, Secretary: Belinda Collier-Morrow, Treasurer: Kyle Mais,
Other board: Dianne Belnavis, Reanne McKenzie, Dr. Maria Protz

Join Us – All
hands on Deck

Are you interested in supporting the White River Fish Sanctuary (WRFS) and its mission to protect and restore marine life? Call us at 1-876-316-7704 or email us at whiteriverfs@gmail.com to find out how you can make a difference.

Make a donation

Your contribution, no matter the size, plays an important role in furthering our mission.
Donate

Become a champion donor

As a champion donor, you make a substantial financial contribution that tremendously empowers us to continue our work.

Buy Our Merchandise

Give your support by buying any of our WRFS merchandise, whether it’s T-Shirts, canvas shopping bags, water bottles or our featured backgammon boards sponsored by Jamaica Inn, EVERY purchase makes a difference.

Join Our Coastal Clean-Ups

Join the action by participating in one of our coastal clean-up teams on International Coastal Clean-Up Day.

Buy from our partners

Support local fishers by buying fish directly from our partners in the White River Fish Association.

Reduce and Reuse

Make a difference in the environment by reducing and reusing plastic bags, bottles, plates, and straws and recycling plastics at the White River drop-off depot.

Give Your Time

If you’re looking to be more hands-on, you can also volunteer your time and skills to help us in the office, on our website or by participating in our other activities.

Adopt a Warden

To patrol the sanctuary efficiently and effectively requires dedicated wardens who work morning, noon and night. Keeping them on patrol is one of the most costly but most effective parts of our operations. Find out how you can help.

Swim for the Sanctuary

Have fun and enjoy the sanctuary and help us raise money and awareness at the same time by participating in our annual Swim for the Sanctuary fundraising event. Even if you don’t swim there are loads of exciting things to do and great people to be with.

Report Offences

If you see something, say something. Be our ears and eyes! If you see any illegal fishing, taking of lobster or conch in closed season, improper garbage disposal in the river or sea, stealing of turtle eggs, or damage to the coral reefs – LET US KNOW. Take a picture as evidence and call 876 859-3835. If unavailable, please call 876 316-7704.