The Folkestone Marine Reserve & Marine Museum in Barbados was established in 1981 to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. It extends 2.2 km along the coast and has different zones, including scientific, recreation, and northern/southern zones. Activities like dynamiting reefs and fishing are prohibited. The reserve aims to maintain ecosystems, provide education, and allow research. It receives over 160,000 annual visitors and has a visitor center with aquariums and displays about the local marine environment.