Marine Conservation Institute

?? Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: February 2025 ?? ? Fully or highly protected zones: 3% of ocean area ?? 969 Zones / 9.7% of the global ocean assessed ?? Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org ?? Want to help us expand our coverage? Email us at: [email protected]

No one else can do what NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration does. That’s why we must fight back against efforts to dismantle or privatize it. ? 478 organizations and businesses are urging Congress to take action to protect NOAA and the crucial services it provides. Will you join us?? ?? Sign the letter here: https://lnkd.in/gbuuCZ2F

Webinar(s) Alert! ?? Want to learn about the state of MPA science and California's MPA Network? Join our Conservation Analyst Jessica (Coulter) MacCarthy along with experts from Environment California, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to learn about the latest research findings on the benefits of MPAs and opportunities for utilizing MPAs as a tool to safeguard California’s marine ecosystems. "The Science of MPAs" will run as two webinars back-to-back, so choose whichever one applies more to you: ?? The Science of MPAs: Webinar for Advocates ??? Tuesday, Feb 25th from 12-1 pm PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwFFCr_x ?? The Science of MPAs: Webinar for Media and CA Leaders ??? Tuesday, Feb 25th from 1-2 pm PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7xWXZb3 We hope to see you there! ??

?? The comment period for the 2025 Blue Park Award Nominees is closing this Thursday, February 20th ??? ?? Make sure to submit your comments at the following link: https://lnkd.in/emUWD5US. We look forward to hearing from you! ??

Happy Valentine's Day (and an early World Whale Day) from Marine Conservation Institute! ???? #welovewhales

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! ?????????? At Marine Conservation Institute, we are lucky to have so many incredible women on our team, including our very own Dr. Sarah O. Hameed, pictured below SCUBA Diving last year in the Channel Islands with our amazing women-led partners at Edges of Earth Collective who visit our Blue Parks and Sparks around the world and uncover their conservation success stories. #Womeninoceanscience #WomeninSTEM #oceanconservation #MPAs #BlueParks #BlueSparks #SCUBA ??: Marla Tomorug

Meet our newest cohort of MPAtlas interns! ?? We are so excited to be working with such a talented group of individuals. Stay tuned to hear about all of their amazing efforts for MPAtlas in coming months. ??

Stand for Deep-Sea Conservation Marine ecosystems need our protection. "Tracking Bottom Fishing in EU Waters" calls for: ●?????Enhanced monitoring. ●?????Broader protections for Europe’s VMEs. Together, we can prevent significant adverse impacts and ensure a thriving future for deep-sea habitats. Explore the study and take action: https://lnkd.in/gjjuDxkN ? Deep Sea Conservation Coalition Marine Conservation Institute BLOOM Association ? #FishingRegulations #OceanGovernance #ProtectVMEs #DeepSeaConservation #MarineConservation

We Need Your Input: Help Evaluate the 2025 Blue Park Nominees! Do you know about the incredible work being done at Shark Fin Bay, Gorgona, Cahuita, Kaho'olawe, or Tamoios? Your insights can help determine which MPAs will earn a Blue Park Award, a mark of excellence in marine conservation. ??? The public comment period is open! Your feedback will guide our Science Council’s assessment and help shape the future of ocean protection. ?? Link: https://lnkd.in/gVbkmjR2 Together, we can secure a healthier, more resilient ocean for generations to come. #MarineConservation #BlueParkStandard #BlueParks #BlueParkAwards #BiodiversityProtection #30x30

?? Spain ???? has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty ?? We congratulate Spain for its leadership as the first ???? nation to officially ratify the #BBNJ Treaty at the UN. Now 1??6?? Treaty champions have taken the lead in the #RaceForRatification! Their commitment to transforming the BBNJ Agreement into action has accelerated the race which is currently requiring 44 more ratifications for the implementation and entry into force by the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. Follow progress on the ratification tracker: https://lnkd.in/eTR-DME6