To date, the project is proud to support the work of more than 60 partners in 29 sites across the globe who are collectively working toward conserving more than 18 million square kilometers of ocean. From Colombia to Ireland, to Tristan de Cunha in the Atlantic, to Africa’s Western Indian Ocean region, these marine champions are working to sustainably, equitably, and effectively manage the ocean for the benefit of people and nature.

The recently published Blue Nature Alliance impact report Ocean Conservation Heroes showcases the expansion of an ocean conservation area in Panama that could catalyze similar action across the Caribbean; an announcement of an Indigenous-led network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in First Nations’ waters along Canada’s Pacific coast; a multilateral agreement that paves the way for MPAs on the high seas; an innovative method for durably financing ocean conservation area the island of Niue; a peer-to-peer learning exchange that equipped marine managers worldwide with knowledge to help them increase impact and an assessment of ways to effectively incorporate Indigenous authority into ocean governance. 

These stories from the Blue Nature Alliance’s partner network show what’s possible when conservation work is collaborative, equitable, innovative, and community-driven. As the world works to achieve 30x30, the Blue Nature Alliance is thrilled to support partners and projects like these to catalyze and accelerate large-scale marine conservation that benefits the wildlife, ecosystems, and people who depend on a healthy ocean.  

To learn more about the Blue Nature Alliance, please visit the website at www.bluenaturealliance.org.