Marine Conservation Institute
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Saving wild ocean places for 30 years—and counting
🩵 Blue Parks
🌊 High Seas
🗺️ MPAtlas
📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
🩵 Blue Parks
🌊 High Seas
🗺️ MPAtlas
📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
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We’ve launched the updated Blue Park Standard 2025 — a science-based framework defining what truly effective marine protection looks like.
See what's new:
🔗 marine-conservation.org/blu...
See what's new:
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Thirty years, one night to celebrate. Join us for the 30th Anniversary Gala, a night to thank everyone who has stood with us, and an invitation to those ready to stand with us for the next thirty years.
October 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Thirty years, one night to celebrate. Join us for the 30th Anniversary Gala, a night to thank everyone who has stood with us, and an invitation to those ready to stand with us for the next thirty years.
Meet our newest interns! 👋
We’re thrilled to welcome Ally, Mara, Clara and Eugenia to the Marine Protection Atlas team at Marine Conservation Institute!
Join us in giving them a warm welcome!
#MarineProtectionAtlas #MeetTheTeam
We’re thrilled to welcome Ally, Mara, Clara and Eugenia to the Marine Protection Atlas team at Marine Conservation Institute!
Join us in giving them a warm welcome!
#MarineProtectionAtlas #MeetTheTeam
October 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Meet our newest interns! 👋
We’re thrilled to welcome Ally, Mara, Clara and Eugenia to the Marine Protection Atlas team at Marine Conservation Institute!
Join us in giving them a warm welcome!
#MarineProtectionAtlas #MeetTheTeam
We’re thrilled to welcome Ally, Mara, Clara and Eugenia to the Marine Protection Atlas team at Marine Conservation Institute!
Join us in giving them a warm welcome!
#MarineProtectionAtlas #MeetTheTeam
Make your own high seas map in minutes! Funded by the Minderoo Foundation. @highseasalliance.bsky.social @minderoofoundation.bsky.social
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Do it yourself: marine-conservation.org/hig...
How-to Video: canva.link/2qlpk02l7442wyf
Do it yourself: marine-conservation.org/hig...
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October 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Make your own high seas map in minutes! Funded by the Minderoo Foundation. @highseasalliance.bsky.social @minderoofoundation.bsky.social
How-to Video: canva.link/2qlpk02l7442wyf
Do it yourself: marine-conservation.org/hig...
How-to Video: canva.link/2qlpk02l7442wyf
Do it yourself: marine-conservation.org/hig...
This October, grey mullets arrive at Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area to reproduce, sheltered by healthy seagrass meadows. Here, fishers champion the reserve and help monitor it. When a community cares for the ocean, wildlife flourishes. Size: 22.3 km² #WildlifeWednesday #BluePark
October 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
This October, grey mullets arrive at Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area to reproduce, sheltered by healthy seagrass meadows. Here, fishers champion the reserve and help monitor it. When a community cares for the ocean, wildlife flourishes. Size: 22.3 km² #WildlifeWednesday #BluePark
30x30 is still within reach! The Ocean Protection Gap Report 2026 and 30×30 Global Assessments set out what is needed to accelerate effective protection through 2030.
October 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
30x30 is still within reach! The Ocean Protection Gap Report 2026 and 30×30 Global Assessments set out what is needed to accelerate effective protection through 2030.
Given the right conditions, corals can recover from coral bleaching. #BluePark Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve, widely considered one of the world's most intact marine ecosystems, is an example of this. But, we need to cut rising emissions to prevent coral bleaching in the first place.
October 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Given the right conditions, corals can recover from coral bleaching. #BluePark Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve, widely considered one of the world's most intact marine ecosystems, is an example of this. But, we need to cut rising emissions to prevent coral bleaching in the first place.
Do you have data or insights for a specific MPA or MPA network you want to share? Our new portal makes it easy. 🔎 The new MPAtlas Assessment Portal allows users to add information to existing assessments, verify information for draft assessments, or complete new MPA Guide assessments.
September 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Do you have data or insights for a specific MPA or MPA network you want to share? Our new portal makes it easy. 🔎 The new MPAtlas Assessment Portal allows users to add information to existing assessments, verify information for draft assessments, or complete new MPA Guide assessments.
The BBNJ Agreement just reached 100 ratifications! We celebrate this milestone and look ahead to a strong network of protected MPAs on the high seas. Congrats to Germany, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Australia & Brunei Darussalam. Now: turn ratification into real, lasting ocean protection.
September 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The BBNJ Agreement just reached 100 ratifications! We celebrate this milestone and look ahead to a strong network of protected MPAs on the high seas. Congrats to Germany, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Australia & Brunei Darussalam. Now: turn ratification into real, lasting ocean protection.
#WildlifeWednesday at Misool Marine Reserve, a 300,000 acre #BluePark in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. It’s two No-Take Zones are patrolled 24/7 by local rangers. Results: sharks up 190% since 2012, mantas doubled to 1,730. 🦈
September 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM
#WildlifeWednesday at Misool Marine Reserve, a 300,000 acre #BluePark in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. It’s two No-Take Zones are patrolled 24/7 by local rangers. Results: sharks up 190% since 2012, mantas doubled to 1,730. 🦈
For 30 years, we have been fighting to protect the wild ocean. This October, we are bringing together the people who believe the next 30 years matter even more.
Join us on October 15th to help us celebrate 30 years of saving wild ocean places!
Join us on October 15th to help us celebrate 30 years of saving wild ocean places!
September 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
For 30 years, we have been fighting to protect the wild ocean. This October, we are bringing together the people who believe the next 30 years matter even more.
Join us on October 15th to help us celebrate 30 years of saving wild ocean places!
Join us on October 15th to help us celebrate 30 years of saving wild ocean places!
Happy #WorldMantaDay! During a dive at Revillagigedo National Park, a #BluePark, you might find yourself surrounded by some of the ocean’s largest manta rays. Mantas face growing threats from human activity, but together, we can help mantas thrive. 🌊 #SaveTheMantas
September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Happy #WorldMantaDay! During a dive at Revillagigedo National Park, a #BluePark, you might find yourself surrounded by some of the ocean’s largest manta rays. Mantas face growing threats from human activity, but together, we can help mantas thrive. 🌊 #SaveTheMantas
Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve is a thriving Blue Park and sacred refuge (wahi pana). #WildlifeWednesday
🐬 Naiʻa (dolphins)
🦭 ʻĪlioholoikauaua (monk seal)
🐢 Honu (Green sea turtle)
🐠 Iʻa (reef fish)
Restored through Native Hawaiian practices, it proves ocean protection works.
🐬 Naiʻa (dolphins)
🦭 ʻĪlioholoikauaua (monk seal)
🐢 Honu (Green sea turtle)
🐠 Iʻa (reef fish)
Restored through Native Hawaiian practices, it proves ocean protection works.
September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve is a thriving Blue Park and sacred refuge (wahi pana). #WildlifeWednesday
🐬 Naiʻa (dolphins)
🦭 ʻĪlioholoikauaua (monk seal)
🐢 Honu (Green sea turtle)
🐠 Iʻa (reef fish)
Restored through Native Hawaiian practices, it proves ocean protection works.
🐬 Naiʻa (dolphins)
🦭 ʻĪlioholoikauaua (monk seal)
🐢 Honu (Green sea turtle)
🐠 Iʻa (reef fish)
Restored through Native Hawaiian practices, it proves ocean protection works.
The future of coral reefs depends on both local protection and global emissions cuts. Effective Blue Parks build resilient reefs that can withstand marine heatwaves, but that only buys time without urgent action on emissions.
September 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The future of coral reefs depends on both local protection and global emissions cuts. Effective Blue Parks build resilient reefs that can withstand marine heatwaves, but that only buys time without urgent action on emissions.
Shark Fin Bay MPA Network is a Blue Park with big news!
Led by communities and the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation:
Pabellon Islands MPA is highly protected
Communities carefully managing eco-friendly tourism
Using infrastructure (like buoys + reef-safe moorings) to keep the area well protected.
Led by communities and the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation:
Pabellon Islands MPA is highly protected
Communities carefully managing eco-friendly tourism
Using infrastructure (like buoys + reef-safe moorings) to keep the area well protected.
September 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Shark Fin Bay MPA Network is a Blue Park with big news!
Led by communities and the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation:
Pabellon Islands MPA is highly protected
Communities carefully managing eco-friendly tourism
Using infrastructure (like buoys + reef-safe moorings) to keep the area well protected.
Led by communities and the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation:
Pabellon Islands MPA is highly protected
Communities carefully managing eco-friendly tourism
Using infrastructure (like buoys + reef-safe moorings) to keep the area well protected.
Bottom trawling isn’t just an ocean health issue, it’s a global food security issue. "The Impact of Bottom Trawling on Food Security," a 2026 report by the Transform Bottom Trawling Coalition, shows how industrial trawling undermines coastal livelihoods. It’s time to restrict destructive trawling.
September 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Bottom trawling isn’t just an ocean health issue, it’s a global food security issue. "The Impact of Bottom Trawling on Food Security," a 2026 report by the Transform Bottom Trawling Coalition, shows how industrial trawling undermines coastal livelihoods. It’s time to restrict destructive trawling.
The pristine marine ecosystem of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to 360 coral species, nearly 700 fish species & 181 threatened species, highlighting just how important these protected waters are for ocean biodiversity. 🪸🐟 #WildlifeWednesday
September 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The pristine marine ecosystem of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to 360 coral species, nearly 700 fish species & 181 threatened species, highlighting just how important these protected waters are for ocean biodiversity. 🪸🐟 #WildlifeWednesday
Happy National Wildlife Day! 🌊 It's imperative that we protect marine species from destructive practices.
Here are some faces protected by Blue Parks: Hawaiian monk seals, turtles, spiny lobsters, & vibrant coral reefs.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation
Here are some faces protected by Blue Parks: Hawaiian monk seals, turtles, spiny lobsters, & vibrant coral reefs.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation
September 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Happy National Wildlife Day! 🌊 It's imperative that we protect marine species from destructive practices.
Here are some faces protected by Blue Parks: Hawaiian monk seals, turtles, spiny lobsters, & vibrant coral reefs.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation
Here are some faces protected by Blue Parks: Hawaiian monk seals, turtles, spiny lobsters, & vibrant coral reefs.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation
We are so excited to participate in the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress this November in Edinburgh! November 13–16, we'll present and discuss turning science into real conservation impact. More soon! #IMCC8
September 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
We are so excited to participate in the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress this November in Edinburgh! November 13–16, we'll present and discuss turning science into real conservation impact. More soon! #IMCC8
For #WildlifeWednesday, explore colorful marine invertebrates in Victoria, Australia 🌊 Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park is a Blue Park platinum protected area promoting high biodiversity. Check out the: batwing slug, nudibranch, whelk egg casing, & sea anemone!
September 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
For #WildlifeWednesday, explore colorful marine invertebrates in Victoria, Australia 🌊 Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park is a Blue Park platinum protected area promoting high biodiversity. Check out the: batwing slug, nudibranch, whelk egg casing, & sea anemone!
This month we're joining Coral Reef Alliance for Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. Given the right conditions, and effective management, corals can recover. Stay tuned later this month for how healthy—protected—reefs look
📸 Valentina Cucchiara, CORAL #coralbleachingawareness #ForCoral
📸 Valentina Cucchiara, CORAL #coralbleachingawareness #ForCoral
September 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
This month we're joining Coral Reef Alliance for Coral Bleaching Awareness Month. Given the right conditions, and effective management, corals can recover. Stay tuned later this month for how healthy—protected—reefs look
📸 Valentina Cucchiara, CORAL #coralbleachingawareness #ForCoral
📸 Valentina Cucchiara, CORAL #coralbleachingawareness #ForCoral
Celebrating 30 years: in 2017 we launched the Blue Park Awards, recognizing highly effective MPAs worldwide. Congrats to those first winners—Papahānaumokuākea, Tubbataha Reefs & Malpelo! From 3 parks then to 40 today. Keep up the great work!
August 27, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Celebrating 30 years: in 2017 we launched the Blue Park Awards, recognizing highly effective MPAs worldwide. Congrats to those first winners—Papahānaumokuākea, Tubbataha Reefs & Malpelo! From 3 parks then to 40 today. Keep up the great work!
#WildlifeWednesday 🐟 The Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve protects 800 meters of ocean and 1,000+ species, including snapper and camouflaged anemones. Its dense kelp forests and deep rocky reefs showcase New Zealand's unique coastal biodiversity.
August 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
#WildlifeWednesday 🐟 The Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve protects 800 meters of ocean and 1,000+ species, including snapper and camouflaged anemones. Its dense kelp forests and deep rocky reefs showcase New Zealand's unique coastal biodiversity.
We've got news: we’re teaming up with Nomad Life! Blue Parks Advocate Erin Michelson joins Dr. Sarah Hameed for a live chat on the latest in marine conservation. Tomorrow, Aug 26, 8am PST. Plus, Erin matches every Nomad Life subscription, doubling your donation to Marine Conservation Institute.
August 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We've got news: we’re teaming up with Nomad Life! Blue Parks Advocate Erin Michelson joins Dr. Sarah Hameed for a live chat on the latest in marine conservation. Tomorrow, Aug 26, 8am PST. Plus, Erin matches every Nomad Life subscription, doubling your donation to Marine Conservation Institute.
Kisite-Mpunguti MPA used a 2023 Blue Parks Small Grant to: enhance community participation in MPA management, sustainable fishing practices, and conservation awareness. They trained 40 patrol boat operators, delivered 300+ community education sessions and much more 🌊 Incredible work, KMNPA !
August 21, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Kisite-Mpunguti MPA used a 2023 Blue Parks Small Grant to: enhance community participation in MPA management, sustainable fishing practices, and conservation awareness. They trained 40 patrol boat operators, delivered 300+ community education sessions and much more 🌊 Incredible work, KMNPA !
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A new platform can help understand areas beyond national jurisdiction and build strong MPA proposals.
Learn more about Marine Conservation Institute's High Seas Protection Portal: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/high-seas-protection-portal/
@minderoo.bsky.social @savingoceans.bsky.social
Learn more about Marine Conservation Institute's High Seas Protection Portal: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/high-seas-protection-portal/
@minderoo.bsky.social @savingoceans.bsky.social
Four ways the High Seas Protection Portal is helping turn science into stronger marine protection.
Understanding the high seas is the first step toward protecting them.
www.minderoo.org
August 20, 2026 at 8:45 AM
A new platform can help understand areas beyond national jurisdiction and build strong MPA proposals.
Learn more about Marine Conservation Institute's High Seas Protection Portal: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/high-seas-protection-portal/
@minderoo.bsky.social @savingoceans.bsky.social
Learn more about Marine Conservation Institute's High Seas Protection Portal: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/high-seas-protection-portal/
@minderoo.bsky.social @savingoceans.bsky.social