MesoReefDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) of Decentralized Science (DeSci) focused on conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR), the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere. The project aims to tackle the numerous threats facing the reef, including climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction.

The MesoReefDAO solution involves building a community of stakeholders, including local NGOs, researchers, government agencies, and individuals with a shared interest in preserving the MAR. The DAO will operate on a transparent and decentralized governance structure that enables all members to participate in decision-making and project implementation. It will provide a platform for funding conservation projects, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

The MesoReefDAO roadmap for implementation involves several stages, including assembling a transdisciplinary team of experts and core members, acquiring a domain name and creating a safe for funds, identifying specific conservation projects for the MAR, and creating a co-management plan for the coordination and operation of MesoReefDAO. Additionally, the project will establish regular communication channels, assign roles and responsibilities, monitor and evaluate project progress, and adjust plans as necessary to ensure that the initiative remains on track.

The timeline for implementation is ongoing, with several milestones planned for completion by the end of Q4 2023, including the creation of the co-management plan and the identification of specific conservation projects. The MesoReefDAO team will use the funds from the DeSci Beta Gitcoin Grant to support these efforts, including community building, project implementation, and ongoing management of the DAO.