Marine Conservation Institute
@savingoceans.bsky.social
🐚 Saving wild ocean places for us and future generations
🩵 Blue Parks 🌊 Blue Sparks
📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
🩵 Blue Parks 🌊 Blue Sparks
📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
Before marine conservation was widely recognized, science challenged the idea that the ocean was “in good shape.” 30 years ago, Marine Conservation Institute was founded to turn that knowledge into action. This is where our story begins. 🌊
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Before marine conservation was widely recognized, science challenged the idea that the ocean was “in good shape.” 30 years ago, Marine Conservation Institute was founded to turn that knowledge into action. This is where our story begins. 🌊
Happy #WildlifeWednesday 🌊
Just a few moments from Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve—monk seals, sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds sharing protected waters.
📸 Ross Kamimoto & KIRC
Just a few moments from Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve—monk seals, sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds sharing protected waters.
📸 Ross Kamimoto & KIRC
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Happy #WildlifeWednesday 🌊
Just a few moments from Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve—monk seals, sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds sharing protected waters.
📸 Ross Kamimoto & KIRC
Just a few moments from Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve—monk seals, sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds sharing protected waters.
📸 Ross Kamimoto & KIRC
Does protection actually cover the biodiversity that matters?
The Blue Park Standard evaluates whether MPAs protect high-value ecosystems and species at scale. Evaluation reports for Blue Park Awards nominees are now open for public comment.
🗓️ Comment by 2/5
🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...
The Blue Park Standard evaluates whether MPAs protect high-value ecosystems and species at scale. Evaluation reports for Blue Park Awards nominees are now open for public comment.
🗓️ Comment by 2/5
🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Does protection actually cover the biodiversity that matters?
The Blue Park Standard evaluates whether MPAs protect high-value ecosystems and species at scale. Evaluation reports for Blue Park Awards nominees are now open for public comment.
🗓️ Comment by 2/5
🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...
The Blue Park Standard evaluates whether MPAs protect high-value ecosystems and species at scale. Evaluation reports for Blue Park Awards nominees are now open for public comment.
🗓️ Comment by 2/5
🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force!
A milestone—yes. But more importantly, a beginning.
Now what?
#BBNJ #HighSeas #OceanProtection
A milestone—yes. But more importantly, a beginning.
Now what?
#BBNJ #HighSeas #OceanProtection
January 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force!
A milestone—yes. But more importantly, a beginning.
Now what?
#BBNJ #HighSeas #OceanProtection
A milestone—yes. But more importantly, a beginning.
Now what?
#BBNJ #HighSeas #OceanProtection
The High Seas Treaty is on the cusp of entering into force—but its impact will be defined by what comes next.
Implementation is where ambition becomes action. Our focus: ABMTs and strong high seas MPA proposals that deliver real protection.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
Implementation is where ambition becomes action. Our focus: ABMTs and strong high seas MPA proposals that deliver real protection.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
January 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The High Seas Treaty is on the cusp of entering into force—but its impact will be defined by what comes next.
Implementation is where ambition becomes action. Our focus: ABMTs and strong high seas MPA proposals that deliver real protection.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
Implementation is where ambition becomes action. Our focus: ABMTs and strong high seas MPA proposals that deliver real protection.
🌊 marine-conservation.org/hig...
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
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