#WildlifeWednesday from Area Marina Protetta di Torre Guaceto.
Featured in our first Enduring Blue Parks edition, this Silver-level Blue Park continues to deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes following its five-year review.
Effective protection sustains wildlife over time.
#BlueParks #Ocean
World Wildlife Day - through the lens of the Blue Parks within our network.
Ocean wildlife thrives where protection is science-based, enforced, and durable. The Blue Park Standard evaluates marine protected areas to ensure they deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
#WorldWildlifeDay #BlueParks
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 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 updated Blue Park Standard for Effective Ocean Conservation (2025) developed in collaboration with over 150 experts and published by @MarineConservationInstitute. #BlueParks #OceanOptimism
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
Explore the updated Blue Park Standard and see how science is guiding the next generation of marine protection:
🔗 marine-conservation.org/blueparks/st...
#BlueParks #BlueParkStandard #MPAs #ConservationScience #OceanProtection
Honoring Indigenous stewardship this month! Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) is the first Indigenous-led Blue Park, protected by the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation through generations of cultural knowledge and care.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #BlueParks
We’re thrilled to share that the Paul M Angell Family Foundation awarded a grant to COMPASS and @savingoceans.bsky.social #BlueParks network! This funding will help #MarineProtectedArea managers and advocates strengthen their communication skills to advance marine biodiversity worldwide. 🌊💙🪸
A reminder of our planet's connection from sky to sea. Below this starscape is Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, a Blue Park where strong protections and science-based management help biodiversity thrive.
#BlueParks #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanConservation
Our president joined Economist Impact, World Ocean Initiative to share how effective, well-managed marine protected areas are essential to ocean health and climate resilience.
Read the full piece here: impact.economist.com/ocean/beyond...
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanProtection
Can’t make it to our Tall Ship adventure this weekend? You can still support ocean conservation and win incredible prizes — bid by proxy!
Email events@marine-conservation.org with your item name + max bid before 12 PM Pacific, Oct 18.
#OceanConservation #BlueParks #Fundraiser #MarineConservation
7 days to sail for a cause! 💙 🐬
Join us on October 18 for an unforgettable Tall Ship Sailing Adventure & Fundraiser aboard the Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay.🌅
🎟️ Space is limited — grab your tickets [Link in bio]
#MarineConservation #BlueParks #OceanConservation
Cool feature on Blue Parks and well protected ocean spaces! www.msn.com/en-gb/travel... #BlueParks #30x30 #MPAtlas #OceanOptimism
Our 2025 Impact Report is here!
Updates on our ever growing network of
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A look at our Marine Protection Atlas or
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And so much more!
Read the entire 2024-2025 Impact Report, here:
marine-conservation.org/wp-content/u...
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/
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 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
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’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...
"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...
It's National Dolphin Day! Today is a great day to highlight our flippered friends and ask that question on everyone's mind: Why did @savingoceans decide to use a dolphin in our logo?
#unoceandecade #30x30 #oceanlife #BlueParks #oceanconservation #mpatlas #nationaldolphinday #NationalDolphinDay
MCI partners with communities like Inhambane Bay, and groups like Ocean Revolution Mozambique, to protect our marine habitats.
Connect with us online to learn more, and see how you can help support our oceans 🌊 #marineconservation #30x30 #blueparks #blueparkstandard #mpa #oceanconservation
🤗 Our very own Vera Hausner presented #BioProtect at the #BlueParks Workshop at #EUOceanDays👏
ℹ️ Presentations stressed the need for community engagement, cultural participation & social acceptance in #MPAs - areas where BioProtect can contribute with #PPGIS.
#EUMissions #MissionOcean #HorizonEU 🌊
On this #WorldEnvironmentDay and Capitol Hill Oceans Week, check out our interview with OSU marine ecologist Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, on marine protected areas and other ocean conservation efforts.#MPAs #BlueParks @Kirsten_GC @KGNU #Ocean @sadiebabits
bit.ly/2sCQQ0K
Thank you #CHOW2016 for the great live stream especially w/ National #OceansDay tomorrow http://bit.ly/1XBkQWp #blueparks
