Brijuni National Park 🇭🇷 protects one of Croatia's most biologically valuable marine areas, where limestone reefs, underwater caves, and seagrass meadows support a vast biodiversity. Fish abundance is 166% higher inside the park than nearby unprotected waters, with nearly 8× more fish biomass.

Goal met! 🌊 Since 2023, the Blue Parks Conservation Fund has sent donations straight to MPA managers on the frontlines. In 2024: 13 grants, 5+ countries, 35k+ distributed. In Ecuador, new tech cut report-prep time 28%. In Colombia, new gear helped rescue two shipwreck survivors. Thank you!

Ocean with David Attenborough just got 6 Emmy nominations. A good moment to remember: only 3% of the ocean is protected from things like bottom trawling. 8% has "some" protection - most of it doesn't hold up. Chcek out the data yourself via our Marine Protection Atlas. mpatlas.org

30x30 isn't just a numbers game. As Dona Bertarelli reminds us, protecting 30% of the ocean on paper means little if those protections aren't managed and enforced on the water. Real recovery depends on well-designed, well-funded, and well-enforced marine protected areas - not just lines on a map.

🗞️ ISA's 31st session wraps in Kingston this week, closing another round on deep-seabed mining rules - covering contract-to-license conversion, environmental safeguards & equitable access. 🗺️ See what's at stake for yourself: marine-conservation.org/hig... #DeepSeaMining #ISA #HighSeas

Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Jardines de la Reina! This Blue Park is one of the Caribbean's last largely intact reef ecosystems. Across 2,170 km² and 661 cays, it protects 37 coral species, 283 fish species, endangered Nassau grouper, Caribbean reef sharks, sea turtles, and more. 🌊

Meet some of the incredible wildlife of Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park 🇧🇸 from hawksbill turtles and reef sharks to Nassau grouper, queen conch, vibrant coral reefs, and the Bahamian rock iguana. #WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation #30x30

@savingoceans.bsky.social is asking #marine #scientists to sign a letter opposing BOEM's new proposal for #seabed #mining off Virginia. #Offshore mining could devastate #seafloor #ecosystems, spread harmful contaminants, and put #fisheries and #coastal livelihoods at risk. Find the letter here:

By EOD 7/22: Scientist sign-on letter opposing seabed mining in Virginia

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) initiated the first steps that could lead to a lease sale for seabed mining in federal waters off Virginia'...

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Moment #5 of 30 🌊 For more than a decade, MPAtlas has helped answer a question that matters just as much as how much of the ocean is protected: How well? By combining MPA data with science-based assessments, it helps track where protection is truly effective. #30Moments

A Blue Park Award isn't permanent. Every 5 years, sites must prove they still meet the Blue Park Standard. Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve has once again retained its Platinum Blue Park status. Read why this remarkable ecosystem continues to set the standard. marine-conservation.org/on-...

Imagine descending into a reef alive with manta rays, humpback whales, whitetip reef sharks, and schools of endemic fish. Welcome to Revillagigedo National Park - a Blue Park where effective protection delivers thriving marine ecosystems. #WildlifeWednesday

🦈 Happy #SharkAwarenessDay! Healthy shark populations are a sign of healthy oceans. These images come from Blue Parks around the world, where effective marine protection is helping sharks thrive. Because protecting places means protecting the species that depend on them. 🌊

What makes a marine protected area truly effective? 🌊 Join us on July 15 for an OCTO webinar to learn how the #BlueParks initiative is accelerating effective ocean conservation through science-based standards and a global network of marine protected areas. Register: octogroup.org/blue-parks-ac...

Wildlife Wednesday: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Protected Area 🇰🇪 Coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves come together to create a refuge for dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds along Kenya's coast. 🌊 #WildlifeWednesday #OceanConservation #BlueParks

🌊 Nominations for the 2027 Blue Park Awards are now open! Do you know a marine protected area that is setting the standard for effective ocean conservation? 🔗 Submit a nomination: marine-conservation.org/blu... #BlueParks #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! From towering kelp forests and vibrant sea urchins to humpback whales and massive schools of Pacific herring, the Blue Park Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA is a reminder that healthy oceans depend on healthy habitats. #WildlifeWednesday #BlueParks #OceanConservation

4.2 million km² of effectively protected ocean. That's roughly the size of the European Union. 🌍 Blue Parks now span 40 sites across 30 countries & Indigenous territories, proving that effective marine protection delivers lasting results. #BlueParks #30x30

The Blue Parks Conservation Fund campaign ends at the end of this month. Since 2023, small grants have helped local conservation partners strengthen marine protection Help make the next round of grants possible: mci.blue/fund 🌊

🌊 Five years after earning Blue Park status, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Protected Area in Kenya has successfully renewed its Gold-level award! Despite challenges, the MPA continues to deliver strong conservation outcomes through effective management, enforcement, monitoring, and community engagement.

🌊 Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Rapa Nui Marine Protected Area! Rapa Nui protects over 720,000 km² of ocean, including coral reefs, seamounts, hydrothermal vents, and habitat for sea turtles, sharks, whales, seabirds, and many endemic species. #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas #RapaNui

Last week, we were in Mombasa, Kenya - where the Indian Ocean meets decades of hard-won conservation progress.  Meet the region’s Blue Parks and Sparks:  🪸 Kisite-Mpunguti 🪸 Chumbe Island Coral Park 🪸 Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve 🩵 Sidika Dive into the data at mpatlas.org

As Kenya hosts #OurOceanConference, MPA Day is spotlighting Kisite–Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve - Kenya’s first Blue Park. From dolphins and coral reefs to community stewardship and coral recovery, this story shows what long-term marine protection can make possible. #BlueParks #OceanProtection

As the Our Ocean Conference convenes in Kenya, speakers are emphasizing a simple truth: ambitious ocean targets must be matched by effective protection, management, and enforcement. Swipe through for a few highlights from #OurOcean2026.

Happy Wildlife Wednesday from Cocos Island National Park 🇨🇷! A biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, Cocos Island's reefs and seamounts support scalloped hammerhead sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and hundreds of fish species. #MarineConservation #30x30 #Biodiversity

Congratulations to the 2026 Blue Park Awardees 🐟🌊 Announced during #OurOceanConference, this year’s awardees demonstrate exceptional conservation outcomes through effective protection and management. Welcome to the Blue Parks Network 💙 #BlueParks #30x30

🚨 Protections have been rolled back across three Pacific Marine National Monuments, reopening previously protected waters to industrial fishing. These areas support biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and culturally significant seascapes. #ProtectOurOcean

🌊 Most of the ocean’s life happens out of sight. Join us at #OurOceanConference for From Twilight to Spotlight - exploring why the mesopelagic zone matters for biodiversity, food security, and climate. 📍 Pride Inn Paradise (Boni) 📅 June 16 🕝 2:30–3:45 EAT

Happy #WildlifeWednesday from Gorgona National Natural Park 💙 Known as "Science Island," Gorgona protects the largest coral reef ecosystem in Colombia's Pacific waters and provides vital habitat for sharks, sea turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds. #BlueParks #MarineConservation #Colombia

Join us at the 2026 Blue Park Awards, presented during Our Ocean Conference Kenya 2026 🌊 Can’t make it? Join us live on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/events/746... 📍 WIO-C Pavilion 📅 June 16 | 🕓 4–6 PM #BlueParks #OOC2026 #30x30

Join us for the final screening of Behind the Blue Spark - an award-winning film exploring what effective marine conservation looks like in action. 📅 June 9 🕦 9:30 am PT | 11:30 am CT 🔗 Register here: mci.blue/spark-webinar2 #BlueParks #OceanConservation