A recent study highlights the many benefits of #MarineProtectedAreas (MPAs)—beyond ecosystem conservation, they enhance fisheries and tourism and support local and national economies. theconversation.com/marine-protect…

Read our latest newsletter to discover how #BlueProsperity leaders at the @OurOceanGreece in Athens and the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus are pushing to achieve 30% protection of the world’s oceans by 2030. Learn more 👉 blueprosperity.org/post/blue-pros…

Ahead of the first Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting, the Government of Samoa, National Geographic Pristine Seas , the The Commonwealth Blue Charter, Dynamic Planet, and the Waitt Institute discussed “Implementing the 30x30 Target for Marine Protection in the Commonwealth.”shorturl.at/cjxR4

The @MinderooFoundation hosted an event to launch the Marine 30x30 Finance Principles in advance of the @OurOceanGreece. Our Senior Director of Programs Ute Zischka spoke alongside high-level government representatives and NGO partners.

Last week, our #BlueProsperityFiji team piloted the #OceanUseSurvey project in Yavusa Navakavu, Rewa Province! The Ocean Use Survey was designed to fill gaps in knowledge about where and how Fijians use and value the ocean. Follow @BlueProsperityFiji on Facebook for more updates.

Our partners from Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, and Tonga attended FESTPACHawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. This event is the world's largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders and honors the enduring traditions of the Pacific.

What better way to honor our shared ocean than with a community cleanup? In celebration of #WorldOceanDay and #WorldEnvironmentDay, our Blue Prosperity Micronesia partners in Kosrae hosted a cleanup event in Tafunsak.

Samoa is leading the way in sustainably managing 100% of its ocean and fully protecting 30% of its ocean through the Samoa Ocean Strategy (SOS) and Marine Spatial Planning. Follow @samoaoceanstrategy on Facebook for updates. #Samoa #SamoaOceanStrategy #marinespatialplanning

“We are using a combination of Indigenous and traditional knowledge along with science-based methods to adapt to the existential threat that is affecting all aspects of our lives,” said Blue Prosperity Fiji Strategic Advisor Dr. Joeli Veitayaki rb.gy/l9nfzv

“The work that we are doing right now is an investment in our future.” Arthur Sokimi, the Waitt Institute’s Pacific Regional Director, spoke on Marine Spatial Planning. He asked, “What kind of ancestors do we want to be?”

"Caring for our ocean is an ongoing commitment." Lita Faanunu, a PhD student at the University of the South Pacific, School of Marine Studies gives an encouraging message to Pacific countries undertaking Marine Spatial Planning in their waters. #BlueProsperity

After nearly a decade, the Uto ni Yalo returns to international waters! 🌊 Later this week, we’re sailing to Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, carrying the spirit of Pacific resilience & ocean protection. #SautuVoyage2024 #UtoNiYalo

On Friday, we officially launched our Sautu Voyage 2024. On Sunday morning, Mama Uto & her crew will depart Fiji for Nukualofa to attend the #PIFLM53 later this month. The journey will take approx. 5 - 7 days & will see several veterans & new crew members undertake the passage.

In the lead-up to the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, members of the Pacific Ocean Alliance gathered at the capital of the Kingdom to celebrate the ocean, its importance, and collaboration. Watch the event here: facebook.com/watch/live/?mi…

Historic moment as Ivanancy Vunikura, the first female Fijian sail master, led the Uto Ni Yalo Trust to the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Tonga, symbolizing a call for a sustainable ocean. Her leadership aboard inspired all. Read more: theguardian.com/world/article/…

We welcome John Kaitu’u as our new Marine Spatial Planning Technical Manager! 🌊 With experience across Oceania, he’ll support partners in mapping and managing Marine Spatial Planning data. Welcome to the team, John! #WeAreBlueProsperity blueprosperity.org/post/john-kait…