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 contains different reefs and is an important area for fisheries, recreation, and scientific study.