Saving wild ocean places for 30 years—and counting 🩵 Blue Parks 🌊 High Seas 🗺️ MPAtlas 📌 https://marine-conservation.org/https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mllusm7nba2qEffective protection takes ongoing support. At Malpelo, contributions have helped strengthen patrol safety, vessel detection, ghost gear removal, and protection for threatened sharks, turtles, and marine mammals across 8,575 km². 🔗 mci.blue/fund11 May 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllusm7nba2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mldyqbsc3523Congratulations to the 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Awardees! We’re grateful to recognize Julie Packard, Dr. Diva Amon, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudins, and Ocean with David Attenborough. #PeterBenchleyOceanAwards #OceanConservation08 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldyqbsc3523https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mlbp6r2hdt2rThe deep sea is Earth’s largest habitat - and one of its most threatened. This #DeepDay, we recognize the global movement working to #DefendTheDeep, from researchers and advocates to policymakers and conservationists protecting the deep sea for future generations.07 May 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbp6r2hdt2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mlbju44zlw23The deep sea is Earth’s largest habitat - and one of its most threatened. This #DeepDay, we recognize the global movement working to #DefendTheDeep, from researchers and advocates to policymakers and conservationists protecting the deep sea for future generations.07 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbju44zlw23https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3ml732z6jza23Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Papahānaumokuākea 💙 One of the largest protected ocean areas on Earth, it supports 7,000+ species, high endemism, and critical habitat for monk seals, seabirds, and turtles. Strong protection keeps this ecosystem resilient. #MarineConservation #30x3006 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml732z6jza23https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3ml4szmtjz523What does effective ocean protection look like? Join us May 12 for a live screening of Blue Spark of Inhambane Bay + conversation with Clément Pourtal and Dr. Sarah Hameed. 🕒 11 AM PST / 2 PM ET / 9 PM CEST Register: https://mci.blue/spark-webinar105 May 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4szmtjz523https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3ml24xznv232dNot all high seas areas are unprotected. The Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone supports deep-sea corals, sharks, and sponge communities - and includes existing bottom-fishing closures. 🗺️ Explore protections, pressures, and biodiversity in one place: https://marine-conservation.org/high-seas-protection-portal/ #HighSeas #BBNJ04 May 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml24xznv232dhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mksff2dzx32sWhere does your donation go? From contribution to conservation impact - supporting enforcement, management, and monitoring in the world’s most effective marine protected areas. Because protection only matters if it works. Support the Blue Parks Conservation Fund: https://marine-conservation.org/give/blueparks-fund/01 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksff2dzx32shttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mkpt4hbxuy26What 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 #BlueParks30 Apr 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpt4hbxuy26https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mkng4tpzcz2dHappy #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 #MarineProtectedArea29 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkng4tpzcz2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mkl5awm2fa2zLast chance to watch Blue Spark of Inhambane Bay. Missed it? Another chance is coming. Join us in two weeks for a live screening + conversation with filmmaker Clément Pourtal. Registration opens soon.28 Apr 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl5awm2fa2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mk6dwj7fpi2zWhat strong marine protection can deliver 🌊 Misool Marine Reserve has maintained its Platinum Blue Park status after its five-year review, with strong evidence that protection here is working. Learn more on the spillover benefits already evident here: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/enduring-blue-parks-misool-marine-reserve/23 Apr 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6dwj7fpi2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mk42uw3mrc2oProtection doesn’t end with designation. This Earth Day, we’re launching the Blue Parks Conservation Fund to support the work that makes ocean protection real. 👉 https://marine-conservation.org/give/blueparks-fund/22 Apr 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk42uw3mrc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mk3tqr7nxs2qHappy #WildlifeWednesday from the Northern Channel Islands 💙 Over 800 km² of protected waters support kelp forests, migratory sharks, marine mammals, and endangered species. Strong monitoring and enforcement help sustain biodiversity in one of California’s most dynamic marine ecosystems.22 Apr 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3tqr7nxs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjzcfha2vs2sEffective protection doesn’t end at designation. Marine Conservation Institute + COMPASS launched the Supporting Blue Parks program - bringing 35 MPA leaders from 13 countries together to strengthen communication, storytelling, and trust in conservation.21 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzcfha2vs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjx6rtlwzc2o2 days to go. This Earth Day, we’re sharing something big for the future of ocean conservation. If you care about effective protection and real impact, don’t miss it. Subscribe: https://marine-conservation.org/stay-in-touch/20 Apr 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx6rtlwzc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjrsq3q62j2zThere are over 16,000 marine protected areas worldwide - but assessing their effectiveness takes time. At ICTC, our Marine Protection Atlas team explored how AI can help scale MPA Guide assessments while keeping expert review central. Read more: bit.ly/mci-at-ictc18 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrsq3q62j2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjrsod2prf2eWe’re thrilled to be participating in SONOMA WILD MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday June 6th. Every ticket sold helps support environmental organizations working hard to protect the beauty of Sonoma County! Together we can help keep Sonoma Wild!   Visit https://tapestryproductions.org/sonomawild18 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrsod2prf2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjpajpwrnj2e“Blue Spark of Inhambane Bay” is now streaming in the 2026 International Ocean Film Festival 🌊 Program #4: Hope Beneath the Surface 🎬 Through April 28 🎟️ 25% off with code ONLINE25 (ends April 17) Watch the film here: bit.ly/3Q9ialO17 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpajpwrnj2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjmtajwhjr2z📊 Data Update! Two MPAs in Seychelles (>100,000 km² each) were implemented in 2025 - but size alone doesn’t ensure protection. Industrial activity lowers Aldabra’s fishing score to incompatible, while extractive use is permitted in Amirantes. Explore: mpatlas.org/countries/SYC/16 Apr 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmtajwhjr2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjkbbmrbq522Abrolhos Marine National Park - a member of the Blue Park Network - protects Brazil’s largest coral reef system, supporting high biodiversity and endemism. Research shows higher fish biomass and healthier reefs than less protected areas. Happy #WildlifeWednesday!15 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkbbmrbq522https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjk5wd7sov2q10% of the ocean is reported as protected. Only 3.2% is fully or highly protected. As global targets push toward 30x30, the gap between coverage and effectiveness continues to grow. What’s holding back real protection - and what will it take to close it? 🔗 https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/15 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk5wd7sov2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjhpxs73aj2vProtection is growing - but effectiveness is lagging. Nearly 10% of the ocean is protected, but far less is fully or highly protected. What’s holding effective protection back - and what does it actually require? Read more: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/ten-percent-protected-three-percent-effective/14 Apr 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhpxs73aj2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjhlw5jcb425Apply now for EarthEcho’s 2026 U.S. Ocean Protection Ambassador Program -  a paid opportunity for 6 youth leaders ages 17–22 to launch impactful campaigns, receive mentorship from policy experts, and travel to D.C., for Capitol Hill Ocean Week. Apply by April 29: bit.ly/OPA-apply14 Apr 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhlw5jcb425https://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mjfiecgdzq2qNew Marine Protection Atlas update: Southeast Africa region. Not all marine protection is equal - this snapshot shows the difference between fully protected areas and those with limited safeguards. Explore the data: mpatlas.org/zones/300/ #OceanData13 Apr 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfiecgdzq2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mj5qgxf2dd2pPremiering today: Life on the Edges by Blue Parks Ambassador Andi R Cross. A 3-year, 45-country journey capturing real stories of ocean stewardship and climate resilience already in motion. 📍 4 PM @ International Ocean Film Festival #OceanConservation10 Apr 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5qgxf2dd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mj3bc5fj5m2pMoment #2 of 30 🌊 The High Seas Protection Portal brings together global data to support MPA proposals beyond national jurisdiction. As BBNJ moves toward implementation, tools like this help turn policy into practice. 🔗 Read more on PrepCom and the Portal here: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/prepcom-3/09 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3bc5fj5m2phttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3miyovxp7gb2cThis week for #WildlifeWednesday, we’re featuring Raja Ampat Islands Marine Conservation Area. Where ocean currents meet, life thrives: 1,600+ reef fish species 75% of the world’s corals Protection in this Blue Park keeps ecosystems strong 🌊08 Apr 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyovxp7gb2chttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3miwlrpun6u2pPrepCom3 has concluded - now the real work begins. The systems being built today will determine whether High Seas MPAs are effective - or just exist on paper. What happens next will define the road to COP1. 🔗 https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/prepcom-307 Apr 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwlrpun6u2phttps://bsky.app/profile/savingoceans.bsky.social/post/3mitmijsy422kAt CMS COP15, Parties adopted new measures to protect seamount ecosystems - critical habitats for migratory species across ocean basins. The decision calls for stronger protections from destructive fishing and reinforces precaution on deep-sea mining. Implementation will be key.06 Apr 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:qdvc6eii67c2eva6bbh75aps/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitmijsy422k