It's #NationalWhaleSharkDay and Our #BlueParks
Apo Reef
Cordillera de Coiba
Kisite Mpunguti
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Misool Private Marine Reserve
Isla del Coco
Jardines de la Reina
Revillagigedo
Raja Ampat Islands
Are all home to #whalesharks
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/
Apo Reef
Cordillera de Coiba
Kisite Mpunguti
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Misool Private Marine Reserve
Isla del Coco
Jardines de la Reina
Revillagigedo
Raja Ampat Islands
Are all home to #whalesharks
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/
August 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It's #NationalWhaleSharkDay and Our #BlueParks
Apo Reef
Cordillera de Coiba
Kisite Mpunguti
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Misool Private Marine Reserve
Isla del Coco
Jardines de la Reina
Revillagigedo
Raja Ampat Islands
Are all home to #whalesharks
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/
Apo Reef
Cordillera de Coiba
Kisite Mpunguti
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Misool Private Marine Reserve
Isla del Coco
Jardines de la Reina
Revillagigedo
Raja Ampat Islands
Are all home to #whalesharks
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/
It's #worldseabirdday and we are spreading the love!
Our incredible #blueparks are home to countless species of sea birds, and we are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Blue Park Awards until 1 September, 2025.
Nominate a future #bluepark here:
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
Our incredible #blueparks are home to countless species of sea birds, and we are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Blue Park Awards until 1 September, 2025.
Nominate a future #bluepark here:
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
July 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It's #worldseabirdday and we are spreading the love!
Our incredible #blueparks are home to countless species of sea birds, and we are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Blue Park Awards until 1 September, 2025.
Nominate a future #bluepark here:
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
Our incredible #blueparks are home to countless species of sea birds, and we are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Blue Park Awards until 1 September, 2025.
Nominate a future #bluepark here:
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
This is Kyra—and this is her coral story.
Check out the Blue Park Award Recipient, Misool Marine Reserve (or Misool Foundation) to learn more.
#BlueParks
Check out the Blue Park Award Recipient, Misool Marine Reserve (or Misool Foundation) to learn more.
#BlueParks
December 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is Kyra—and this is her coral story.
Check out the Blue Park Award Recipient, Misool Marine Reserve (or Misool Foundation) to learn more.
#BlueParks
Check out the Blue Park Award Recipient, Misool Marine Reserve (or Misool Foundation) to learn more.
#BlueParks
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Chumbe Island Coral Park 🇹🇿
A small no-take marine reserve off Zanzibar protecting an extraordinary diversity of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, turtles, reef fish, dolphins, and coconut crabs.
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
A small no-take marine reserve off Zanzibar protecting an extraordinary diversity of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, turtles, reef fish, dolphins, and coconut crabs.
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
May 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Chumbe Island Coral Park 🇹🇿
A small no-take marine reserve off Zanzibar protecting an extraordinary diversity of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, turtles, reef fish, dolphins, and coconut crabs.
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
A small no-take marine reserve off Zanzibar protecting an extraordinary diversity of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, turtles, reef fish, dolphins, and coconut crabs.
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
Happy Wildlife Wednesday!
From towering kelp forests and vibrant sea urchins to humpback whales and massive schools of Pacific herring, the Blue Park Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA is a reminder that healthy oceans depend on healthy habitats.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation
From towering kelp forests and vibrant sea urchins to humpback whales and massive schools of Pacific herring, the Blue Park Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA is a reminder that healthy oceans depend on healthy habitats.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation
July 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy Wildlife Wednesday!
From towering kelp forests and vibrant sea urchins to humpback whales and massive schools of Pacific herring, the Blue Park Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA is a reminder that healthy oceans depend on healthy habitats.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation
From towering kelp forests and vibrant sea urchins to humpback whales and massive schools of Pacific herring, the Blue Park Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA is a reminder that healthy oceans depend on healthy habitats.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation
Congratulations to the 2026 Blue Park Awardees 🐟🌊
Announced during #OurOceanConference, this year’s awardees demonstrate exceptional conservation outcomes through effective protection and management.
Welcome to the Blue Parks Network 💙
#BlueParks #30x30
Announced during #OurOceanConference, this year’s awardees demonstrate exceptional conservation outcomes through effective protection and management.
Welcome to the Blue Parks Network 💙
#BlueParks #30x30
June 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 Blue Park Awardees 🐟🌊
Announced during #OurOceanConference, this year’s awardees demonstrate exceptional conservation outcomes through effective protection and management.
Welcome to the Blue Parks Network 💙
#BlueParks #30x30
Announced during #OurOceanConference, this year’s awardees demonstrate exceptional conservation outcomes through effective protection and management.
Welcome to the Blue Parks Network 💙
#BlueParks #30x30
Please: don't forget nominating your favourite MPA for the Blue Park Award. Deadline 14th August @savingoceans.bsky.social #OceanGrants 💶🌊
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
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July 17, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Please: don't forget nominating your favourite MPA for the Blue Park Award. Deadline 14th August @savingoceans.bsky.social #OceanGrants 💶🌊
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
Meet some of the incredible wildlife of Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park 🇧🇸 from hawksbill turtles and reef sharks to Nassau grouper, queen conch, vibrant coral reefs, and the Bahamian rock iguana.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation #30x30
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation #30x30
July 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Meet some of the incredible wildlife of Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park 🇧🇸 from hawksbill turtles and reef sharks to Nassau grouper, queen conch, vibrant coral reefs, and the Bahamian rock iguana.
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation #30x30
#WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation #30x30
Our president joined Economist Impact, World Ocean Initiative to share how effective, well-managed marine protected areas are essential to ocean health and climate resilience.
Read the full piece here: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond...
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanProtection
Read the full piece here: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond...
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanProtection
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Our president joined Economist Impact, World Ocean Initiative to share how effective, well-managed marine protected areas are essential to ocean health and climate resilience.
Read the full piece here: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond...
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanProtection
Read the full piece here: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond...
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanProtection
Happy #WorldReefDay!
These incredible reef ecosystems show what's possible when marine areas receive strong, effective protection.
Here's to the reefs, communities, and conservation leaders helping keep our oceans thriving. 🪸💙
#BlueParks #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
These incredible reef ecosystems show what's possible when marine areas receive strong, effective protection.
Here's to the reefs, communities, and conservation leaders helping keep our oceans thriving. 🪸💙
#BlueParks #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
June 1, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Happy #WorldReefDay!
These incredible reef ecosystems show what's possible when marine areas receive strong, effective protection.
Here's to the reefs, communities, and conservation leaders helping keep our oceans thriving. 🪸💙
#BlueParks #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
These incredible reef ecosystems show what's possible when marine areas receive strong, effective protection.
Here's to the reefs, communities, and conservation leaders helping keep our oceans thriving. 🪸💙
#BlueParks #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
Our mission, in 60 seconds. 💙🌊
This Giving Tuesday, Sand Cloud is matching all gifts 1:1 — doubling impact for ocean protection.
Watch, share, give if you can:
marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
This Giving Tuesday, Sand Cloud is matching all gifts 1:1 — doubling impact for ocean protection.
Watch, share, give if you can:
marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our mission, in 60 seconds. 💙🌊
This Giving Tuesday, Sand Cloud is matching all gifts 1:1 — doubling impact for ocean protection.
Watch, share, give if you can:
marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
This Giving Tuesday, Sand Cloud is matching all gifts 1:1 — doubling impact for ocean protection.
Watch, share, give if you can:
marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
🌊 Blue Parks Spotlight: Misool Marine Reserve, Raja Ampat.
Community rangers, university-led reef monitoring, leopard shark rewilding with ReShark, and 1,331 metric tons of waste recycled since 2018. Community-led conservation in action.
#BlueParks #RajaAmpat
Community rangers, university-led reef monitoring, leopard shark rewilding with ReShark, and 1,331 metric tons of waste recycled since 2018. Community-led conservation in action.
#BlueParks #RajaAmpat
August 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
🌊 Blue Parks Spotlight: Misool Marine Reserve, Raja Ampat.
Community rangers, university-led reef monitoring, leopard shark rewilding with ReShark, and 1,331 metric tons of waste recycled since 2018. Community-led conservation in action.
#BlueParks #RajaAmpat
Community rangers, university-led reef monitoring, leopard shark rewilding with ReShark, and 1,331 metric tons of waste recycled since 2018. Community-led conservation in action.
#BlueParks #RajaAmpat
On #nationalstingrayday we are reminded how critical #BlueParks are in providing safe habitats for marine life to thrive.
Nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards are open until September 1st! Help us recognize the next cohort of Blue Parks! Find nomination links and resources at lnkd.in/gRsXfWS
Nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards are open until September 1st! Help us recognize the next cohort of Blue Parks! Find nomination links and resources at lnkd.in/gRsXfWS
August 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
On #nationalstingrayday we are reminded how critical #BlueParks are in providing safe habitats for marine life to thrive.
Nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards are open until September 1st! Help us recognize the next cohort of Blue Parks! Find nomination links and resources at lnkd.in/gRsXfWS
Nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards are open until September 1st! Help us recognize the next cohort of Blue Parks! Find nomination links and resources at lnkd.in/gRsXfWS
World Wildlife Day - through the lens of the Blue Parks within our network.
Ocean wildlife thrives where protection is science-based, enforced, and durable. The Blue Park Standard evaluates marine protected areas to ensure they deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
#WorldWildlifeDay #BlueParks
Ocean wildlife thrives where protection is science-based, enforced, and durable. The Blue Park Standard evaluates marine protected areas to ensure they deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
#WorldWildlifeDay #BlueParks
March 3, 2026 at 10:26 PM
World Wildlife Day - through the lens of the Blue Parks within our network.
Ocean wildlife thrives where protection is science-based, enforced, and durable. The Blue Park Standard evaluates marine protected areas to ensure they deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
#WorldWildlifeDay #BlueParks
Ocean wildlife thrives where protection is science-based, enforced, and durable. The Blue Park Standard evaluates marine protected areas to ensure they deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
#WorldWildlifeDay #BlueParks
🌊 Nominations for the 2027 Blue Park Awards are now open!
Do you know a marine protected area that is setting the standard for effective ocean conservation?
🔗 Submit a nomination: marine-conservation.org/blu...
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
Do you know a marine protected area that is setting the standard for effective ocean conservation?
🔗 Submit a nomination: marine-conservation.org/blu...
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
July 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
🌊 Nominations for the 2027 Blue Park Awards are now open!
Do you know a marine protected area that is setting the standard for effective ocean conservation?
🔗 Submit a nomination: marine-conservation.org/blu...
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
Do you know a marine protected area that is setting the standard for effective ocean conservation?
🔗 Submit a nomination: marine-conservation.org/blu...
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Shark Fin Bay 💙
In Palawan, a network of community-led MPAs protects coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves. No-take zones and local stewardship are already supporting the return of threatened species in these waters.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedArea
In Palawan, a network of community-led MPAs protects coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves. No-take zones and local stewardship are already supporting the return of threatened species in these waters.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedArea
April 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Shark Fin Bay 💙
In Palawan, a network of community-led MPAs protects coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves. No-take zones and local stewardship are already supporting the return of threatened species in these waters.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedArea
In Palawan, a network of community-led MPAs protects coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves. No-take zones and local stewardship are already supporting the return of threatened species in these waters.
#BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedArea
Cerbère-Banyuls just passed its 5-year Blue Parks review.
Inside the reserve, fish are larger, biomass is higher, and protection is actively enforced with 1,100+ hours of monitoring each year.
Proof that effective ocean protection is built to last.
#BlueParks #30x30 #EnduringBlueParks
Inside the reserve, fish are larger, biomass is higher, and protection is actively enforced with 1,100+ hours of monitoring each year.
Proof that effective ocean protection is built to last.
#BlueParks #30x30 #EnduringBlueParks
March 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Cerbère-Banyuls just passed its 5-year Blue Parks review.
Inside the reserve, fish are larger, biomass is higher, and protection is actively enforced with 1,100+ hours of monitoring each year.
Proof that effective ocean protection is built to last.
#BlueParks #30x30 #EnduringBlueParks
Inside the reserve, fish are larger, biomass is higher, and protection is actively enforced with 1,100+ hours of monitoring each year.
Proof that effective ocean protection is built to last.
#BlueParks #30x30 #EnduringBlueParks
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
What makes a marine protected area truly effective? 🌊
Join us on July 15 for an OCTO webinar to learn how the #BlueParks initiative is accelerating effective ocean conservation through science-based standards and a global network of marine protected areas.
Register: octogroup.org/blue-parks-ac...
Join us on July 15 for an OCTO webinar to learn how the #BlueParks initiative is accelerating effective ocean conservation through science-based standards and a global network of marine protected areas.
Register: octogroup.org/blue-parks-ac...
July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
What makes a marine protected area truly effective? 🌊
Join us on July 15 for an OCTO webinar to learn how the #BlueParks initiative is accelerating effective ocean conservation through science-based standards and a global network of marine protected areas.
Register: octogroup.org/blue-parks-ac...
Join us on July 15 for an OCTO webinar to learn how the #BlueParks initiative is accelerating effective ocean conservation through science-based standards and a global network of marine protected areas.
Register: octogroup.org/blue-parks-ac...
4.2 million km² of effectively protected ocean. That's roughly the size of the European Union. 🌍
Blue Parks now span 40 sites across 30 countries & Indigenous territories, proving that effective marine protection delivers lasting results.
#BlueParks #30x30
Blue Parks now span 40 sites across 30 countries & Indigenous territories, proving that effective marine protection delivers lasting results.
#BlueParks #30x30
June 29, 2026 at 4:23 PM
4.2 million km² of effectively protected ocean. That's roughly the size of the European Union. 🌍
Blue Parks now span 40 sites across 30 countries & Indigenous territories, proving that effective marine protection delivers lasting results.
#BlueParks #30x30
Blue Parks now span 40 sites across 30 countries & Indigenous territories, proving that effective marine protection delivers lasting results.
#BlueParks #30x30
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from the Northern Channel Islands.
In the Channel Islands MPA network, fish biomass increased by 52% inside no-take zones - with benefits extending well beyond them. Incredible proof that strong protection drives real recovery.
#BlueParks
In the Channel Islands MPA network, fish biomass increased by 52% inside no-take zones - with benefits extending well beyond them. Incredible proof that strong protection drives real recovery.
#BlueParks
March 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy #WildlifeWednesday from the Northern Channel Islands.
In the Channel Islands MPA network, fish biomass increased by 52% inside no-take zones - with benefits extending well beyond them. Incredible proof that strong protection drives real recovery.
#BlueParks
In the Channel Islands MPA network, fish biomass increased by 52% inside no-take zones - with benefits extending well beyond them. Incredible proof that strong protection drives real recovery.
#BlueParks
Thanks for fantastic inputs on best practice MPA management recocognition by #IUCN and @savingoceans.bsky.social . Plenty of food for thought @blueactionfund.org. #GreenList #BlueParks @oceanweigand.bsky.social
March 25, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Thanks for fantastic inputs on best practice MPA management recocognition by #IUCN and @savingoceans.bsky.social . Plenty of food for thought @blueactionfund.org. #GreenList #BlueParks @oceanweigand.bsky.social
Wildlife Wednesday: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Protected Area 🇰🇪
Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves come together to create a refuge for dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds along Kenya's coast. 🌊
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves come together to create a refuge for dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds along Kenya's coast. 🌊
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
July 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Wildlife Wednesday: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Protected Area 🇰🇪
Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves come together to create a refuge for dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds along Kenya's coast. 🌊
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves come together to create a refuge for dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds along Kenya's coast. 🌊
#WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks
A reminder of our planet's connection from sky to sea. Below this starscape is Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, a Blue Park where strong protections and science-based management help biodiversity thrive.
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanConservation
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanConservation
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A reminder of our planet's connection from sky to sea. Below this starscape is Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, a Blue Park where strong protections and science-based management help biodiversity thrive.
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanConservation
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanConservation
What makes a Blue Park?
It’s not just protection on paper. Blue Parks meet a science-based standard for effective conservation - from biodiversity protection to governance, enforcement, and long-term management.
#OceanConservation #BlueParks
It’s not just protection on paper. Blue Parks meet a science-based standard for effective conservation - from biodiversity protection to governance, enforcement, and long-term management.
#OceanConservation #BlueParks
April 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
What makes a Blue Park?
It’s not just protection on paper. Blue Parks meet a science-based standard for effective conservation - from biodiversity protection to governance, enforcement, and long-term management.
#OceanConservation #BlueParks
It’s not just protection on paper. Blue Parks meet a science-based standard for effective conservation - from biodiversity protection to governance, enforcement, and long-term management.
#OceanConservation #BlueParks