Environmental Relief came into existence in february 2005 with the purpose to inform and educate through the data collected from our field research. E.R is a non-profit organization, established in Italy but working, seasonally on the island of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas, operating for the protection and the awareness of marine ecosystems, its existing structure and the impact humans and other causes have on the environment.
The choice of location for our research is due to the fact that this area is one of the major commercial and sport fishing areas in the Bahamas with no or very little regulations on catch sizes and timing (e.g. fishing tournaments take place during most spawning seasons) and also, it is one of the premier destinations for tourists in the Caribbean. We feel that from our research the knowledge gained will aid local government in their already existing plans on environmental protection and changes.

This project brings together community groups, government departments, and academia and business partners to:
Educate the public about the surrounding environment;
Create a global network of volunteer teams, which regularly monitor and report on the research activities;
Investigate scientifically the ecosystem for better management solutions;
Facilitate collaboration among academia, NGO’s, governments and the private sector;
Stimulate local community action to protect remaining pristine ecosystems and rehabilitate damaged areas using ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions.