Mission Blue

This World Ocean Day, Mission Blue invites you to explore our new digital home: a place to discover our global network of Hope Spots®, read stories of ocean conservation in action, and connect with...

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Mission Blue exists to turn hope into action for the ocean. Grounded in science and powered by a global network of Hope Spots®, we work to protect the places that matter most to ocean health. When...

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Rapa Nui—also known as Easter Island—has been officially recognized as a Mission Blue Hope Spot, highlighting one of the most important marine ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean. Spanning approximate...

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The Coral Triangle—home to 75% of the world’s coral species and over 2,000 species of reef fish—is often called the “Amazon of the Seas.” For Hope Spot Champion Rili Djohani, this region represents...

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No ocean, no life. No blue, no green. No ocean, no us. This Earth Day, Dr. Sylvia Earle shares a powerful reminder: the ocean is not separate from us—it sustains us. From regulating our climate t...

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Fifteen years ago, Mission Blue began with Dr. Sylvia A. Earle's simple but urgent idea: protect the ocean by protecting the places that matter most. In Sylvia's lifetime, the ocean has changed dra...

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Golfo Dulce is one of only four tropical fjords in the world and is located on the Pacific coast of southern Costa Rica. Its warm, clear waters are home to an impressive array of marine life and pl...

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Just offshore from Rio de Janeiro, the Cagarras Islands are home to extraordinary wildlife. Unfortunately, this biodiversity hotspot also faces intense pressures from pollution, overfishing, and un...

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Meet Carlos Mallo Molina, Hope Spot Champion of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and CEO of Innoceana. When he began in marine conservation, Mission Blue was his inspiration. Today, he’s leading the cha...

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In the Tropical Sea of Peru, Hope Spot Champions Daniel Cáceres Bartra and Stefanie Torres of SOA Peru are driving grassroots marine protection in one of South America’s most biodiverse waters — a ...

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We are delighted to announce our newest Hope Spot - Abrolhos! 🌊 The Abrolhos Hope Spot is a place that is home to Brazil's largest coral reef, a system that harbors the highest marine biodiversity..

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On August 1st, people around the world celebrated MPA Day - a day to recognize the importance and need for marine protected areas globally. This year, MPA Day reached all 7 continents, including 31...

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Dr. Sylvia Earle has spent her life exploring and protecting the ocean. Now, as she turns 90, Mission Blue is launching My Mission Blue: Inspired by Sylvia, Powered by You — a global campaign to ho...

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Kelp forests are among the most vital and fascinating ecosystems on the planet—supporting rich biodiversity and shaping coastal communities worldwide. Join Mission Blue for a live, discussion-based...

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We are delighted to announce our newest Hope Spot - Chesapeake Bay! 🌊 Situated on the east coast of the United States, the Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the country and the third larges..