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Marine Conservation Institute
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🐚 Saving wild ocean places for us and future generations
🩵 Blue Parks 🌊 Blue Sparks
📌 https://marine-conservation.org/
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The High Seas Treaty just won the 2025 Earthshot Prize for “Revive Our Oceans” 🌊

An enormous milestone for ocean protection globally—nearly half the planet’s surface finally getting the attention it needs.

Now: time for action.

#EarthshotPrize #OceanAction
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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New data, clearer insight 🌊

The MPAtlas dataset is now live on @globalfishingwatch.org Marine Manager! Explore MPA boundaries, see how well they’re protected, and use data to power smarter, science-based ocean conservation.

🔗 marine-conservation.org/on-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Reposting from Together For The Ocean

Lance Morgan and Eleanor Bent share key takeaways from the IUCN World Conservation Congress, including landmark motions to protect the deep sea and the Ocean Twilight Zone.

Lean more: for-the-ocean.org/iucn-wcc-mot...

#MarineConservation #DeepSeaProtection
October 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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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
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Can’t make it to our Tall Ship celebration? You can still join the fun — bid by proxy! ⛵️

Email events@marine-conservation.org with the item name + your max bid before Oct 18 at noon (PT).

Support ocean conservation from anywhere 💙 #BluePark #OceanProtection #OceanConservation
October 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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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
October 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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BREAKING: Motion 035 passed at #IUCNCongress! 🌊

A landmark step to protect the ocean’s “Twilight Zone” — a deep layer (200–1,000m) that may hold up to 90% of ocean biomass and plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s climate.

A major win for the deep sea! 💙
October 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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🗳️ IUCN Members: Vote YES on Motion 035 (Oct 13–15) at #WCC2025 to protect the mesopelagic — before it’s too late.

@the_ocean_conservancy_
@environmental_defense_fund

🔗 Learn more: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilight-zone

#IUCNcongress #OceanTwilightZone #MarineConservation #Motion035
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Join us at #IUCNCongress! 🌍

Oct 11 | Oceania Pavilion | 16:00
Advancing the Blue Park Standard

Oct 12 | IUCN Pavilion | 17:30
Blue Spark Inhambane Bay film + Q&A

Together, we’re building effective #MPAs for a thriving ocean. 💙
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Dive into the Ocean’s Twilight Zone at #WCC2025! 🪼

Join us, EDF, and Ocean Conservancy on October 10 (13:00–14:00, The Americas, Room 1) to discuss why the mesopelagic matters, what’s putting it at risk, and how Motion 035 can protect it.

#IUCNCongress #OceanTwilightZone #MarineConservation
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: September 2025
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
📊 43,583,296 km2 of ocean area assessed — roughly the size of Asia
🐬 Explore the full interactive map mpatlas.org

🤝 Want to help us expand our coverage? Email us at: info@mpatlas.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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From• @oceanic.global Some of the most powerful climate solutions begin far from the spotlight, but rather at the edges of our planet and our imagination 🌎✨
September 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Marine Conservation Institute, in partnership with The Ocean Conservancy and the Environmental Defense Fund, submitted a motion to the International Union on the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2025 World Conservation Congress.

Learn more: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The High Seas Treaty is ratified! Read our full article here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...
September 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Our President, Dr. Lance Morgan, joined by First Officer of the Beach and Sea Otter Ambassador Guinness, were excited to attend our friends @seaottersavvy.bsky.social event at Doran Beach last weekend.

We’re looking forward to more fun at Sea Otter Awareness Week September 21-27, 2025!
September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Our 2025 Impact Report is here!

Updates on our ever growing network of
hashtag
#BlueParks

A look at our Marine Protection Atlas or
hashtag
#MPAtlas

And so much more!

Read the entire 2024-2025 Impact Report, here:

marine-conservation.org/wp-content/u...
September 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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IUCN Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity

To be voted on at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, October 9-15, 2025

Check out our website to learn how YOU can support Motion 035: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...
September 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Update: August 2025

Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org

New Country Level Assessment
Find the data here: mpatlas.org/countries/IRL/

Read our blog about MPAs in Ireland here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

🤝Email us at: info@mpatlas.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Happy Birthday to Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle! We are proud to have a long history working alongside Sylvia and Mission Blue, and we are proud to champion Hope Spots and the California Seamounts!
August 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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/
August 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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With our friends at Deep Sea Conservation Coalition - Seamounts are underwater mountains teeming with life — from deep-sea corals to sharks, whales, and fish. They’re biodiversity hotspots, but destructive bottom trawling is tearing them apart.

marine-conservation.org/californias-...
August 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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It's #NationalDogDay, and today we're reminded why protecting our wild ocean places is so critical. So we're saying a big thanks to our pups, and thank you for supporting what we do!

Featured left to right: Clover, Cubert, Dolton, Willa, Guinness, and Loki
August 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards! Nominations are open until September 1st, 2025.

Get more info on submitting nominations at our website: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...
August 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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The Ocean as the Final Judge

We can destroy the ocean,
not in a single storm,
but in many careless acts

Every net that strips life from its depths,
every pipe that leaks poison,
every policy that treats the sea as a dumping ground

The verdict is simple:
Protect it, or lose the world it sustains
August 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM