Marine Conservation Institute
@savingoceans.bsky.social
🐚 Saving wild ocean places for us and future generations
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📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
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We’ve launched the updated Blue Park Standard 2025 — a science-based framework defining what truly effective marine protection looks like.
See what's new:
🔗 marine-conservation.org/blu...
See what's new:
🔗 marine-conservation.org/blu...
Protecting 30% of the ocean only matters if protection is effective.
The revised Blue Park Standard guides science-based assessments of marine protected areas. Evaluation Reports for 2026 nominees are now open for public comment through Feb 5.
🔗 Review & comment: marine-conservation.org/blu...
The revised Blue Park Standard guides science-based assessments of marine protected areas. Evaluation Reports for 2026 nominees are now open for public comment through Feb 5.
🔗 Review & comment: marine-conservation.org/blu...
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Protecting 30% of the ocean only matters if protection is effective.
The revised Blue Park Standard guides science-based assessments of marine protected areas. Evaluation Reports for 2026 nominees are now open for public comment through Feb 5.
🔗 Review & comment: marine-conservation.org/blu...
The revised Blue Park Standard guides science-based assessments of marine protected areas. Evaluation Reports for 2026 nominees are now open for public comment through Feb 5.
🔗 Review & comment: marine-conservation.org/blu...
Happy #WildlifeWednesday 🐠
A little reminder of the incredible biodiversity we’re fighting for—from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, one of our Blue Parks.
📸 Tommy Schultz
A little reminder of the incredible biodiversity we’re fighting for—from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, one of our Blue Parks.
📸 Tommy Schultz
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Happy #WildlifeWednesday 🐠
A little reminder of the incredible biodiversity we’re fighting for—from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, one of our Blue Parks.
📸 Tommy Schultz
A little reminder of the incredible biodiversity we’re fighting for—from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, one of our Blue Parks.
📸 Tommy Schultz
Nearly half the ocean lies beyond national borders.
The BBNJ Agreement creates a path to protect it—together.
What happens next will shape whether high seas conservation becomes real protection, not just policy.
Learn more: marine-conservation.org/hig...
The BBNJ Agreement creates a path to protect it—together.
What happens next will shape whether high seas conservation becomes real protection, not just policy.
Learn more: marine-conservation.org/hig...
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Nearly half the ocean lies beyond national borders.
The BBNJ Agreement creates a path to protect it—together.
What happens next will shape whether high seas conservation becomes real protection, not just policy.
Learn more: marine-conservation.org/hig...
The BBNJ Agreement creates a path to protect it—together.
What happens next will shape whether high seas conservation becomes real protection, not just policy.
Learn more: marine-conservation.org/hig...
Meet the 2026 Blue Park Nominees 📍
This year’s nominees reflect diverse, place-based approaches to effective marine protection around the world.
Learn more about the nominated sites and the evaluation process → bit.ly/2026-nominees
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanProtection
This year’s nominees reflect diverse, place-based approaches to effective marine protection around the world.
Learn more about the nominated sites and the evaluation process → bit.ly/2026-nominees
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanProtection
January 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Meet the 2026 Blue Park Nominees 📍
This year’s nominees reflect diverse, place-based approaches to effective marine protection around the world.
Learn more about the nominated sites and the evaluation process → bit.ly/2026-nominees
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanProtection
This year’s nominees reflect diverse, place-based approaches to effective marine protection around the world.
Learn more about the nominated sites and the evaluation process → bit.ly/2026-nominees
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanProtection
Halfway through the UN Ocean Decade, the data is clear:
Nearly 10% of the ocean is reported as protected—but only 3.2% is fully or highly protected.
Why the gap? And what’s at stake for 30×30?
🔗 Read about it here: bit.ly/halfway-to-30x30
Nearly 10% of the ocean is reported as protected—but only 3.2% is fully or highly protected.
Why the gap? And what’s at stake for 30×30?
🔗 Read about it here: bit.ly/halfway-to-30x30
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Halfway through the UN Ocean Decade, the data is clear:
Nearly 10% of the ocean is reported as protected—but only 3.2% is fully or highly protected.
Why the gap? And what’s at stake for 30×30?
🔗 Read about it here: bit.ly/halfway-to-30x30
Nearly 10% of the ocean is reported as protected—but only 3.2% is fully or highly protected.
Why the gap? And what’s at stake for 30×30?
🔗 Read about it here: bit.ly/halfway-to-30x30
We can’t reach #30x30 without the High Seas.
Nearly half of the ocean lies beyond national borders — and until recently, had no legal protection. The High Seas Treaty changes that. Now, implementation is everything.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
Nearly half of the ocean lies beyond national borders — and until recently, had no legal protection. The High Seas Treaty changes that. Now, implementation is everything.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We can’t reach #30x30 without the High Seas.
Nearly half of the ocean lies beyond national borders — and until recently, had no legal protection. The High Seas Treaty changes that. Now, implementation is everything.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
Nearly half of the ocean lies beyond national borders — and until recently, had no legal protection. The High Seas Treaty changes that. Now, implementation is everything.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
Happy 17th birthday to our Pacific marine monuments! These treasured ocean places protect seabirds, whales, sharks & tuna, and countless other species of ocean wildlife. Let’s celebrate their legacy, not tear it down.
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Happy 17th birthday to our Pacific marine monuments! These treasured ocean places protect seabirds, whales, sharks & tuna, and countless other species of ocean wildlife. Let’s celebrate their legacy, not tear it down.
As 2025 comes to a close, Marine Conservation Institute President Dr. Lance Morgan reflects on the state of ocean protection — and the work ahead as we move toward 30×30.
Read A Letter from Our President: marine-conservation.org/on-...
Read A Letter from Our President: marine-conservation.org/on-...
January 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, Marine Conservation Institute President Dr. Lance Morgan reflects on the state of ocean protection — and the work ahead as we move toward 30×30.
Read A Letter from Our President: marine-conservation.org/on-...
Read A Letter from Our President: marine-conservation.org/on-...
A Half Decade in Review 🌍
At the midpoint of the UN Ocean Decade, MPAtlas data shows how marine protection has evolved since 2020—highlighting progress toward 30×30 and why protection quality matters for real biodiversity outcomes.
#MPAtlas #OceanDecade #30x30
At the midpoint of the UN Ocean Decade, MPAtlas data shows how marine protection has evolved since 2020—highlighting progress toward 30×30 and why protection quality matters for real biodiversity outcomes.
#MPAtlas #OceanDecade #30x30
January 2, 2026 at 3:31 AM
A Half Decade in Review 🌍
At the midpoint of the UN Ocean Decade, MPAtlas data shows how marine protection has evolved since 2020—highlighting progress toward 30×30 and why protection quality matters for real biodiversity outcomes.
#MPAtlas #OceanDecade #30x30
At the midpoint of the UN Ocean Decade, MPAtlas data shows how marine protection has evolved since 2020—highlighting progress toward 30×30 and why protection quality matters for real biodiversity outcomes.
#MPAtlas #OceanDecade #30x30
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
A quiet moment can change everything.
In the Galápagos, surrounded by baby sharks, Nandita Parker knew: “I’ve got to protect this.”
Watch her reflection on ocean intelligence and why science-backed protection matters. 🌊
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEw...
In the Galápagos, surrounded by baby sharks, Nandita Parker knew: “I’ve got to protect this.”
Watch her reflection on ocean intelligence and why science-backed protection matters. 🌊
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEw...
December 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A quiet moment can change everything.
In the Galápagos, surrounded by baby sharks, Nandita Parker knew: “I’ve got to protect this.”
Watch her reflection on ocean intelligence and why science-backed protection matters. 🌊
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEw...
In the Galápagos, surrounded by baby sharks, Nandita Parker knew: “I’ve got to protect this.”
Watch her reflection on ocean intelligence and why science-backed protection matters. 🌊
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEw...
On Jan 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement enters into force — opening a new chapter for protecting the High Seas. But MPAs must be strong, science-based, and effective to deliver real protection. The ocean’s future depends on it.
🌊 Read more here: marine-conservation.org/on-...
#DefendtheDeep
🌊 Read more here: marine-conservation.org/on-...
#DefendtheDeep
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On Jan 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement enters into force — opening a new chapter for protecting the High Seas. But MPAs must be strong, science-based, and effective to deliver real protection. The ocean’s future depends on it.
🌊 Read more here: marine-conservation.org/on-...
#DefendtheDeep
🌊 Read more here: marine-conservation.org/on-...
#DefendtheDeep
Seamounts are the ocean’s hidden rest stops — vital places where migratory species pause, feed, and survive on journeys across the planet. Protecting them means protecting ocean connectivity itself.
One ocean. Many connections.
#DefendtheDeep
One ocean. Many connections.
#DefendtheDeep
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Seamounts are the ocean’s hidden rest stops — vital places where migratory species pause, feed, and survive on journeys across the planet. Protecting them means protecting ocean connectivity itself.
One ocean. Many connections.
#DefendtheDeep
One ocean. Many connections.
#DefendtheDeep
Protecting the ocean isn’t just about drawing boundaries—it’s about how those places are protected. The Blue Park Standard sets a science-based benchmark for strong marine protection that delivers real results for ocean life.
December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Protecting the ocean isn’t just about drawing boundaries—it’s about how those places are protected. The Blue Park Standard sets a science-based benchmark for strong marine protection that delivers real results for ocean life.
🌊 Marine Conservation Institute welcomes José Escaño Roepstorff as our new Global Development Director. A marine biologist–turned–ocean strategist, he brings a bold vision: “The ocean needs sovereign-grade protection, not sympathy.”
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🌊 Marine Conservation Institute welcomes José Escaño Roepstorff as our new Global Development Director. A marine biologist–turned–ocean strategist, he brings a bold vision: “The ocean needs sovereign-grade protection, not sympathy.”
Mining in the Mariana Trench?
Not without community voice.
Not without science.
Not without care. 🌊
Sign the petition to protect the deep sea → bit.ly/4iKfW6x
Deadline: Dec 11 • 5pm EST
#NoDeepSeaMining #MarianaTrench
Not without community voice.
Not without science.
Not without care. 🌊
Sign the petition to protect the deep sea → bit.ly/4iKfW6x
Deadline: Dec 11 • 5pm EST
#NoDeepSeaMining #MarianaTrench
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Mining in the Mariana Trench?
Not without community voice.
Not without science.
Not without care. 🌊
Sign the petition to protect the deep sea → bit.ly/4iKfW6x
Deadline: Dec 11 • 5pm EST
#NoDeepSeaMining #MarianaTrench
Not without community voice.
Not without science.
Not without care. 🌊
Sign the petition to protect the deep sea → bit.ly/4iKfW6x
Deadline: Dec 11 • 5pm EST
#NoDeepSeaMining #MarianaTrench
🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: November 2025 🌊
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
🐬 Explore the full interactive map at https://mpatlas.org
🇹🇿 New Data Alert: MPA Guide assessments for the United Republic of Tanzania are now published on MPAtlas!
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
🐬 Explore the full interactive map at https://mpatlas.org
🇹🇿 New Data Alert: MPA Guide assessments for the United Republic of Tanzania are now published on MPAtlas!
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: November 2025 🌊
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
🐬 Explore the full interactive map at https://mpatlas.org
🇹🇿 New Data Alert: MPA Guide assessments for the United Republic of Tanzania are now published on MPAtlas!
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
🐬 Explore the full interactive map at https://mpatlas.org
🇹🇿 New Data Alert: MPA Guide assessments for the United Republic of Tanzania are now published on MPAtlas!
Seamount ecosystems can’t wait.
We’re continuing to echo calls for the EU to advance deep-sea closures based on ICES science.
Protection now = biodiversity for centuries.
Protect seamounts. Lead by example. 🌊
#DeepSea #Seamounts #EUOceans #Conservation
We’re continuing to echo calls for the EU to advance deep-sea closures based on ICES science.
Protection now = biodiversity for centuries.
Protect seamounts. Lead by example. 🌊
#DeepSea #Seamounts #EUOceans #Conservation
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Seamount ecosystems can’t wait.
We’re continuing to echo calls for the EU to advance deep-sea closures based on ICES science.
Protection now = biodiversity for centuries.
Protect seamounts. Lead by example. 🌊
#DeepSea #Seamounts #EUOceans #Conservation
We’re continuing to echo calls for the EU to advance deep-sea closures based on ICES science.
Protection now = biodiversity for centuries.
Protect seamounts. Lead by example. 🌊
#DeepSea #Seamounts #EUOceans #Conservation
Our Ocean Impact Wrapped is here. 🌊
Real numbers. Real wins. Real conservation.
Thanks for being part of this wave.
#OceanImpactWrapped #MarineConservation
Real numbers. Real wins. Real conservation.
Thanks for being part of this wave.
#OceanImpactWrapped #MarineConservation
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Our Ocean Impact Wrapped is here. 🌊
Real numbers. Real wins. Real conservation.
Thanks for being part of this wave.
#OceanImpactWrapped #MarineConservation
Real numbers. Real wins. Real conservation.
Thanks for being part of this wave.
#OceanImpactWrapped #MarineConservation
Governance expert Oran Young supports MCI because we deliver conservation that works.
Give today to drive real change. #GivingTuesday 💙
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
Give today to drive real change. #GivingTuesday 💙
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Governance expert Oran Young supports MCI because we deliver conservation that works.
Give today to drive real change. #GivingTuesday 💙
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
Give today to drive real change. #GivingTuesday 💙
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
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
Your impact goes 2× further today!
Sand Cloud is matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $3,500. 💙🌊
Help us reach our goal for the ocean.
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #GiveBlue
Sand Cloud is matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $3,500. 💙🌊
Help us reach our goal for the ocean.
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #GiveBlue
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Your impact goes 2× further today!
Sand Cloud is matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $3,500. 💙🌊
Help us reach our goal for the ocean.
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #GiveBlue
Sand Cloud is matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $3,500. 💙🌊
Help us reach our goal for the ocean.
🔗 marine-conservation.org/give/
#GivingTuesday #GiveBlue
1 day until Giving Tuesday. 💙
Tomorrow we rally for the ocean — and every gift helps protect Blue Parks worldwide. 🌊✨
Tomorrow we rally for the ocean — and every gift helps protect Blue Parks worldwide. 🌊✨
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
1 day until Giving Tuesday. 💙
Tomorrow we rally for the ocean — and every gift helps protect Blue Parks worldwide. 🌊✨
Tomorrow we rally for the ocean — and every gift helps protect Blue Parks worldwide. 🌊✨
We’ve released the refined Blue Park Standard — a clearer, science-based framework for effective marine protection. It’s also featured in the new Ocean for Life publication.
Explore both here:
www.humandevelopmentforum.o...
marine-conservation.org/on-...
Explore both here:
www.humandevelopmentforum.o...
marine-conservation.org/on-...
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
We’ve released the refined Blue Park Standard — a clearer, science-based framework for effective marine protection. It’s also featured in the new Ocean for Life publication.
Explore both here:
www.humandevelopmentforum.o...
marine-conservation.org/on-...
Explore both here:
www.humandevelopmentforum.o...
marine-conservation.org/on-...
Gitdisdzu Lugyeks is more than a protected place — it’s a model for the future of marine conservation.
As the first Indigenous-led Blue Park, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation shows how culturally grounded, long-term stewardship is achieved.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
As the first Indigenous-led Blue Park, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation shows how culturally grounded, long-term stewardship is achieved.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Gitdisdzu Lugyeks is more than a protected place — it’s a model for the future of marine conservation.
As the first Indigenous-led Blue Park, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation shows how culturally grounded, long-term stewardship is achieved.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
As the first Indigenous-led Blue Park, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation shows how culturally grounded, long-term stewardship is achieved.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth