RFRI is a non-profit organization formed exclusively to conduct marine fisheries restoration through education and public involvement. Fostering diverse partnerships and engaging anglers in data collection are key objects leading to successful projects. For the past 20 years RFRI has built a team of citizen scientists to gather data which could be used proactively rather than the industry standard, reactive.

This is accomplished by establishing community-based fund-raising events where marine conservation and fish habitat restoration and protection are at the focal point. All of these events are organized and executed by volunteers. Experts are invited to present information on the conservation front, educating anglers on actions they can take to be part of the restoration effort.