The High Seas Treaty just won the 2025 Earthshot Prize for “Revive Our Oceans” 🌊 An enormous milestone for ocean protection globally—nearly half the planet’s surface finally getting the attention it needs. Now: time for action. #EarthshotPrize #OceanAction

New data, clearer insight 🌊 The MPAtlas dataset is now live on @globalfishingwatch.org Marine Manager! Explore MPA boundaries, see how well they’re protected, and use data to power smarter, science-based ocean conservation. 🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...

Reposting from Together For The Ocean Lance Morgan and Eleanor Bent share key takeaways from the IUCN World Conservation Congress, including landmark motions to protect the deep sea and the Ocean Twilight Zone. Lean more: for-the-ocean.org/iucn-wcc-mot... #MarineConservation #DeepSeaProtection

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

Can’t make it to our Tall Ship celebration? You can still join the fun — bid by proxy! ⛵️ Email [email protected] with the item name + your max bid before Oct 18 at noon (PT). Support ocean conservation from anywhere 💙 #BluePark #OceanProtection #OceanConservation

Can’t make it to our Tall Ship adventure this weekend? You can still support ocean conservation and win incredible prizes — bid by proxy! Email [email protected] with your item name + max bid before 12 PM Pacific, Oct 18. #OceanConservation #BlueParks #Fundraiser #MarineConservation

BREAKING: Motion 035 passed at #IUCNCongress! 🌊 A landmark step to protect the ocean’s “Twilight Zone” — a deep layer (200–1,000m) that may hold up to 90% of ocean biomass and plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s climate. A major win for the deep sea! 💙

7 days to sail for a cause! 💙 🐬 Join us on October 18 for an unforgettable Tall Ship Sailing Adventure & Fundraiser aboard the Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay.🌅 🎟️ Space is limited — grab your tickets [Link in bio] #MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanConservation

🗳️ IUCN Members: Vote YES on Motion 035 (Oct 13–15) at #WCC2025 to protect the mesopelagic — before it’s too late. @the_ocean_conservancy_ @environmental_defense_fund 🔗 Learn more: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilight-zone #IUCNcongress #OceanTwilightZone #MarineConservation #Motion035

Join us at #IUCNCongress! 🌍 Oct 11 | Oceania Pavilion | 16:00 Advancing the Blue Park Standard Oct 12 | IUCN Pavilion | 17:30 Blue Spark Inhambane Bay film + Q&A Together, we’re building effective #MPAs for a thriving ocean. 💙

Dive into the Ocean’s Twilight Zone at #WCC2025! 🪼 Join us, EDF, and Ocean Conservancy on October 10 (13:00–14:00, The Americas, Room 1) to discuss why the mesopelagic matters, what’s putting it at risk, and how Motion 035 can protect it. #IUCNCongress #OceanTwilightZone #MarineConservation

🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: September 2025 ✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area 📊 43,583,296 km2 of ocean area assessed — roughly the size of Asia 🐬 Explore the full interactive map mpatlas.org 🤝 Want to help us expand our coverage? Email us at: [email protected]

From• @oceanic.global Some of the most powerful climate solutions begin far from the spotlight, but rather at the edges of our planet and our imagination 🌎✨

Wondering where to find a 🌊 #30by30 trump card game... I Imagine categories, like: 🌊km² 🌊level of protection 🌊stage of establishment 🌊coverage of critical ecosystem 🌊# of visitors Paging @savingoceans.bsky.social @taotaotasi.bsky.social @schorstmeyer.bsky.social @commsinc.bsky.social

Marine Conservation Institute, in partnership with The Ocean Conservancy and the Environmental Defense Fund, submitted a motion to the International Union on the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2025 World Conservation Congress. Learn more: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...

The High Seas Treaty is ratified! Read our full article here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

Our President, Dr. Lance Morgan, joined by First Officer of the Beach and Sea Otter Ambassador Guinness, were excited to attend our friends @seaottersavvy.bsky.social event at Doran Beach last weekend. We’re looking forward to more fun at Sea Otter Awareness Week September 21-27, 2025!

Our 2025 Impact Report is here! Updates on our ever growing network of hashtag #BlueParks A look at our Marine Protection Atlas or hashtag #MPAtlas And so much more! Read the entire 2024-2025 Impact Report, here: marine-conservation.org/wp-content/u...

IUCN Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity To be voted on at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, October 9-15, 2025 Check out our website to learn how YOU can support Motion 035: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...

🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Update: August 2025 Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org New Country Level Assessment Find the data here: mpatlas.org/countries/IRL/ Read our blog about MPAs in Ireland here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/... 🤝Email us at: [email protected]

Happy Birthday to Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle! We are proud to have a long history working alongside Sylvia and Mission Blue, and we are proud to champion Hope Spots and the California Seamounts!

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/

Happy international whale shark day! Whale sharks are absolutely unequivocally sharks, and are absolutely not whales. And they’re not half shark half whales. While I have you, they’re predators. Eating lots of tiny animals is still eating animals!

Seamounts are vast underwater mountains, home to deep-sea corals, sharks, whales & fish. They’re biodiversity hotspots but destructive bottom trawling puts them at risk of irreversible damage. #ProtectSeamounts @wwf-australia.bsky.social @bluemarinef.bsky.social @savingoceans.bsky.social @nrdc.org

With our friends at Deep Sea Conservation Coalition - Seamounts are underwater mountains teeming with life — from deep-sea corals to sharks, whales, and fish. They’re biodiversity hotspots, but destructive bottom trawling is tearing them apart. marine-conservation.org/californias-...

It's #NationalDogDay, and today we're reminded why protecting our wild ocean places is so critical. So we're saying a big thanks to our pups, and thank you for supporting what we do! Featured left to right: Clover, Cubert, Dolton, Willa, Guinness, and Loki

This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards! Nominations are open until September 1st, 2025. Get more info on submitting nominations at our website: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...

The Ocean as the Final Judge We can destroy the ocean, not in a single storm, but in many careless acts Every net that strips life from its depths, every pipe that leaks poison, every policy that treats the sea as a dumping ground The verdict is simple: Protect it, or lose the world it sustains

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

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominations received by 1 September 2025 will be reviewed for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominate the next Blue Parks at this link: lnkd.in/gRsXfWS #BlueParks #BlueParkAwars #OceanConservation #MarineLife

From FutureSwell Last week a federal district court ruled that commercial fishing cannot legally continue in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument Letʻs keep it going, sign Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition’s petition here: linktr.ee/pricoalition #PIHMNM must remain protected!

👋 Hi all! Environmental Defense Fund is launching a Solutions Seminar Series on climate challenges and real solutions. 🌊 Join us for a live session with experts on our Motion 035 at the IUCN Congress to help protect it. 🗓️ August 13 | 2pm ET / 7pm BST - 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/ga6PtncT

Please oppose this egregious idea --Coral Amendment 11 and Shrimp Amendment 12-- by going to lnkd.in/e8-fmrUV and clicking on the box 'Submit Public Comment'. Comments are accepted until Tuesday, August 12th at 5 pm.

Please oppose this egregious idea --Coral Amendment 11 and Shrimp Amendment 12-- by going to lnkd.in/e8-fmrUV and clicking on the box 'Submit Public Comment'. Comments are accepted until Tuesday, August 12th at 5 pm. www.linkedin.com/pulse/fight-...

@atlanticguardians 🐟Happy Marine Protected Areas Day🦞 "Did you know Tristan da Cunha has one of the world's largest MPAs?" "No fishing in 90% of our waters!" "Only 250 people live here—but we protect 700,000 km² of ocean!" "Why? Because healthy oceans = a healthy planet 💙"

From Land to Sea! President Dr. Lance Morgan and Development Director Angela Nardo-Morgan had the wonderful opportunity to speak about our critical work protecting our ocean as part of a lecture series at @safariwest #marineconservation #30x30 #blueearth #blueparks #conservation #biodiversity

Want to help push for smarter ocean decisions? 🔹Follow & support groups like @biologicaldiversity.org & @savingoceans.bsky.social who are working on this issue. 🔹Learn more about seabed mining issues at www.pew.org/en/projects/... 🔹Share this thread with someone who cares about ocean futures.

New Short Film from the @deepstewardship.bsky.social “The threats facing the deep ocean, from industrial fishing to seabed exploitation demand bold, united global action. What governments do next will shape the future of the deep sea for generations to come 🌍" 🎥 youtu.be/J9CdTh469iw?...

Is your Marine Protected Area (MPA) a Blue Park, or do you know of one that deserves the title? Learn how to nominate your candidate! 💙 Nominate future Blue Parks here: lnkd.in/gRsXfWS

On July 20, surfers, divers & ocean defenders paddled out in Kingston, Jamaica—right at the ISA’s doorstep. Joined by Palau’s President, they sent a clear message: we need a #DeepSeaMining moratorium 🎥 Watch the moment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrsp... #DefendTheDeep #StopDSM

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominations received by 1 September 2025 will be reviewed for the 2026 Blue Park Awards Nominate the next Blue Park here: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no... Check out this nomination video here: youtu.be/WsZZ0sexXm4?...

From Hawaiʻi Public Radio ( hawaiipublicradio.org ) "The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission has become the second marine protected area in the Hawaiian archipelago to win the prestigious #BluePark Award. Read the full article here: lnkd.in/gR4YvfpW 📸 Dean Tokishi

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominations received by 1 September 2025 will be reviewed for the 2026 Awards, but nominations will be prioritized in the order that they are received, so submit your nomination as soon as possible! Nominate: lnkd.in/gRsXfWS

From @unoceandecade.bsky.social The Marine Conservation Institute, endorsed by the #OceanDecade, selects MPAs that meet Blue Parks’ standards for conservation effectiveness earn prestigious Blue Park Awards 🗓️ Applications close on 1 September 2025 👉 Nominate Blue Parks here: ow.ly/wTA650Wm98e

Posted @withregram • @oneoceania_org 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Office of Hawaiian Affairs @oha_hawaii (OHA) and the Papahānaumokuākea Native Hawaiian Cultural Working Group @papahanaumokuakea.cwg (CWG) in opposing the renewed push to open the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary to commercial fishing.

Marine Conservation Institute is just one of many proud supporters of IUCN Motion 028 "Strengthening the knowledge and protection of oceanic mesophotic ecosystems" Learn more about the motion here: iucncongress2025.org/assembly/mot... youtu.be/7NF1gFa6kmI?...

Amidst the global momentum for ocean protection recently showcased at #UNOC3, 37 countries now support a pause, moratorium, or ban on deep-sea mining. #ISA30 must listen to the growing global call for a moratorium & protect the blue 💙 of our planet. #DefendTheDeep #StopTheMachines

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...

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominations received by 1 September 2025 will be reviewed for the 2026 Blue Park Awards, but nominations will be prioritized in the order that they are received. Submit a nomination here: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...

Our June Update is Live, covering topics like our 2025 Blue Park Awards and UNOC3! Read our newsletter at this link: mailchi.mp/marine-conse... Never miss out on one of our monthly updates, subscribe on our website! Subscribe here: marine-conservation.org/stay-in-touc...