Healthy oceans mean healthy people, and that’s where the Blue Parks initiative comes in. Launched by the Marine Conservation Institute in 2017, the program highlights marine protected areas (MPAs) that are doing an outstanding job of keeping ocean life thriving. Think of them as underwater national parks: well-placed, well-managed, and well-protected spaces where marine animals and plants can bounce back and flourish.
The Blue Park Awards shine a spotlight on these success stories, creating a growing global network that aims to protect at least 30% of the ocean. It’s good for biodiversity, good for coastal communities, and good for the planet.
Dive into the extraordinary gallery and explore the world’s Blue Parks, where protecting our oceans means protecting our future.