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...

MPAtlas June 2025 Update! ✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 2.7% of ocean area 📊 1,126 zones/ 11.1% of the global ocean assessed 🐬 Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org

We are so honored to have partners like Sallaum Lines! We shared these words of support from Natalie at our recent Blue Park Awards at UNOC3 in Nice, France. You can help make our critical work possible, by supporting our Blue Parks Impact Fund! Donate at this link: secure.qgiv.com/for/bluepark...

🌎New Blog Alert: “Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation” 📢 MPA Announcements 🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress   🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/... #UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep

Congratulations to Shark Fin Bay for earning a 2025 #BluePark Award! 🌿 The Shark Fin Bay MPA Network protects vibrant coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves, sheltering diverse marine life from colorful fish to unique invertebrates. Learn more: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/aw...

🌈 Did you know our MPAtlas is a queer, women-led initiative? 👩‍🔬 “Marine Conservation Institute is proud to celebrate Pride month as both members and allies of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Diversity in tackling ocean conservation is critical.” -Beth Pike, MPAtlas Director Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

"[Nice, France, 12 June 2025] — Four marine protected areas (#MPAs) were honored with prestigious Blue Park Awards today at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference.” Blue Park Awards full press release here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

🎉 Congratulations to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve for earning a 2025 #BluePark Award! 🌺 The Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve protects rich coastal and coral reef habitats that support endangered sea turtles, sharks, and the endemic Hawaiian monk seal. Read more: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/aw...

Congratulations to Gorgona National Natural Park for earning a 2025 #BluePark Award! Gorgona is home to an essential breeding ground for diverse migratory species, including humpback whales, hammerhead sharks, and frigate birds. Learn more about Gorgona: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/aw...

UNOC3 Days 4 and 5 – Thursday June 12 and Friday June 13 Celebrating the 2025 Blue Park Award Winners As UNOC3 draws to a close, the Marine Conservation Institute team is leaving inspired and energized by the collaboration, witnessed throughout the week. www.linkedin.com/pulse/marine...

We’ve added a brand new cohort of #BlueParks this year, and we’re proud to add Parque Nacionales Naturales de Colombia, Parque Nacional Gorgona, to that esteemed company! Learn about the new Blue Park here: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/aw...

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #BluePark Award winners and one existing Blue Park upgraded to Platinum Upgrade! These MPAs are protecting biodiversity at the highest level, meeting our science-based Blue Park Standard for excellence in marine protection. marine-conservation.org/blueparks/

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David Attenborough’s new film Ocean claims that less than 3% of the Ocean is protected. Here’s why: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: May 2025 🌊 🐬 Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org Check out the area breakdown by protection level here: mpatlas.org/countries/SGS/ 🤝 Want to help us expand our coverage? Email us at: [email protected]

"Marine Conservation Institute awarded Parque Nacional Revillagigedo a Blue Park Award. Dr. Sarah Hameed, the Blue Parks Director and Senior Scientist, explained that #BlueParks aims to create a global refuge system” Great piece from Oceanographic Magazine oceanographicmagazine.com/features/sea...