Online: Grant fact sheet: €4.3 million project Blue Corridor in Central Vietnam 🇻🇳 ➡️ ogy.de/48oa @worldvisionireland.bsky.social @wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social

What can we learn from 254 #MPAs across 25 countries? Our 1st site-based analysis of our grant portfolio, looking at sizes, level of protection & establishment, and changes over time. Timely inspiration for forthcoming OECM Guide? ogy.de/SSI2026 #30x30 #MPAGuide #10YearsBlueAction

Building on lessons from earlier reseeding work with the KwaSokhulu community, healthy mussel stocks from KwaSokhulu are being used as a donor source to help restore mussel populations in areas where they have declined.

The Small-Scale Fishers (SSF) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Project has launched a participatory mussel reseeding experiment with local harvesters from KwaDapha and eNkovukeni.

For generations, coastal communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal have relied on marine resources such as brown mussels for food and livelihoods. But observations and monitoring data are pointing to a concerning decline in mussel availability and harvesting activity.

Updated FAQ for the @blueactionfund.org Blue Carbon Call for Proposals is now available. We’ll update it regularly as new questions come in. Please check the latest version here. www.blueactionfund.org/wp-content/u...

Sad to not be able to attend this one... A beautiful opportunity to hear from on-the-ground voices from wherever on the planet you are. Thanks for organising @wildtrust.co.za

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WILDTRUST brings you another inspiring webinar! Following the success of our engaging and interactive Voices from the Coast webinar, WILDTRUST is excited to invite you to our next online session: Coastal Champions Webinar - Advancing Sustainable Fisheries & Conservation

“I really enjoyed this training and got to meet colleagues from other areas. The information shared has boosted my confidence to engage learners about the ocean, and I can’t wait to deliver these sessions to my pupils,” said Olwethu Mdunge from Nqutshini.

Last week, the uThukela Ocean and Awareness Team (O&A)hosted a four-day ocean literacy training centered on the children’s books Harry the Hammerhead Shark: Volume 1 – Shares the Good News and Volume 2 – Swims Down South.

2022 UN Ocean Conference Declaration revised through the voice of jelly fish, metallic nodules and seagulls. Really cool, transdisciplinary project by my alma mater, @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social www.uu.nl/en/research/...

Thinking of applying to our new Call for Proposals on Mangroves 🌱, Blue Carbon & #30×30 in Asia? Join our Q&A on 16 July (08:30–10:00 CEST) to learn more about call, application process, and ask your questions to @oceansteinmann.bsky.social & colleagues. Registration ➡️ ogy.de/QandA

Her full story goes live next Tuesday. Made possible by the @blueactionfund.org, ICONIQ, Ocean CoLab and Oceans 5. #GenderSuccessStories #WomenLeadingChange #uThukelaMPA

Her work may require long days and many kilometers on foot, but her commitment to protecting both livelihoods and natural resources remains unwavering. Women like Jabu are helping shape a future where people and nature can thrive together.

For Jabu Shandu, conservation begins with community.

“My mother taught me how to farm.” For Phindile Khumalo, what began as a lesson passed down through generations has become a livelihood rooted in sustainability, resilience, and community.

We launched our next call for proposals at #OurOceanKenya, worth €17 million of #OceanOptimism. Excited to support #30x30 financing through Blue Carbon. #OceanGrants 💶🌊

All I see is... 7 days till launch of our next call for proposals @oceansteinmann.bsky.social @oceanweigand.bsky.social

¡Súmate al lanzamiento de esta convocatoria para la conservación marina en el PTE! 🌊 Conéctate al evento 👇: youtube.com/@fundacionpa... #OceanOptimism #OceanGrants

“While the food is cooking, I can go work in my garden or do other chores.” Meet Sindi Mjadu

Always great to see cross-programme learning happening amongst our grantees. This time, led by @faunaflora.bsky.social Cape Verde: learning session on grievance mechanisms with 58 participants from @blueactionfund.org projects in CV, Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe 🙌💬🗨️ @oceanthayne.bsky.social

At OOC in Mombasa in 2 weeks, and seeking insights from succesfull NTZs in Indonesia? Adam Miller will be sharing results from the scientific work funded by @blueactionfund.org in the @blueventures.bsky.social project in Kuby Raya. 14 June 14.50 ouroceankenya.com/scientific-a...

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Information on side events and exhibitions at Our Ocean Conference Kenya 2026, including timelines, application guidelines, and submission forms.

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There's a lot to learn about measuring equity and governance in MPAs, like SAGE and the Ocean Equity Index -even more exciting to ask the experts directly! @blueactionfund.org is very glad to hear from Phil Franks (@iied.bsky.social), Mercy Mbogho, and @jessicablythe.bsky.social next week 🌊

Keen to support @blueactionfund.org? Our joint funders collaborative with @legacylandscapes.bsky.social; Caucasus Nature Fund & Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust is looking for a finance and Aministration Assistant. www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...

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Finance and Administration Assistant (m/f/d)Location: Frankfurt am Main, GermanyReports to: Head of Finance and ControllingPreferred Start Date: As soon as possibleContract: Full time preferred, part ...

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Last week marked the launch of the 'Blue Corridor' project: @blueactionfund.org 's first-ever grant in Vietnam, with @worldvisionireland.bsky.social and subgrantees WVI Vietnam and @wwf-ocean.bsky.social Vietnam. Excited to see this project working towards the country's first MPA and OECM network.

🌊 Connecting Oceans, Sustaining Lives: The Blue Corridor is Launched 🌍 As we approach Earth Day 2026, World Vision Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the Blue Corridor for Biodiversity… |...

🌊 Connecting Oceans, Sustaining Lives: The Blue Corridor is Launched 🌍 As we approach Earth Day 2026, World Vision Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the Blue Corridor for Biodiversity an...

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🚨 World reaches a major milestone for nature at sea!🌊 10.01% of the ocean is now officially within protected and conserved areas. This update to the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) is a vital step toward Target 3 of #KMGBF. tinyurl.com/3dj8h337

12-week course on 'Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa: Leadership, Governance and Management Essentials' with the African Leadership University School

Marine Conservation Course - ALU School of Wildlife Conservation

Leading the way Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa Leadership, Governance and Management Essentials Apply now Are you a marine conservation professional? … Do you ...

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This initiative was made possible by the uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project, funded by the @blueactionfund.org.

Reflecting on the workshop, Sinenhlanhla Makhoba from Nyembe, under the Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority, said: “I learned a lot today, especially about the importance of wetlands. I also learned about alien plants and how harmful they are to wetlands, and ways to remove them.”

WILDTRUST recently conducted interactive Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshops in the Nyembe and Nqutshini communities.

Turns out unicorns show up in larval dispersal models too 😮 Interesting and very accessible science communication by Planet Indonesia, as part of a @blueactionfund.org project with @blueventures.bsky.social in West Kalimantan. learn.planetindonesia.org/larval-model...