Self-sustaining Marine Protected Areas
The marine conservation financing gap
Coral reefs and marine ecosystems
For lasting impact
Conservation preconceptions
Coastal communities
Impact-first solutions
Closely with local partners
Impact transparency 
The blue economy
Self-sustaining Marine Protected Areas
The marine conservation financing gap
Coral reefs and marine ecosystems
For lasting impact
Conservation preconceptions
Coastal communities
Impact-first solutions
Closely with local partners
Impact transparency 
The blue economy
We work with governments to build and manage Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that regenerate coral reef ecosystems and improve the lives of local communities. We bridge the marine conservation financing gap through innovative, Blue Economy reef-positive businesses in and around the MPAs.
We work in four fundamental and interrelated fields of operation, and we measure and report on our performance.
Every Blue Alliance MPA is designed and managed to rewild ecosystems, improve food security, promote sustainable Blue Economy development for local communities, and enhance climate change resilience. Our experience has shown us that these goals are entirely compatible and achievable to create a successful MPA.
From regenerating overfished reef species and protecting coral reefs from destruction and pollution, our work extends to curbing illegal fishing practices, protecting endangered sea turtles and reducing threatened species bycatch. Our initiatives further create jobs for coastal communities, reduce poverty, and even mitigate the impacts of climate change. By tackling issues like land-based pollution and championing responsible fishery and ecotourism practices, we’re leading the way toward a more sustainable future. Explore the impact we’re having in the field.
Marine Protected Areas in 4 networks actively managed under long-term management mandates
Ha of coral reef ecosystems managed for recovery
Ha of Mangrove forests being regenerated
Coastal community members with enhanced livelihoods
Threatened species being protected
MPA networks currently generating revenue
New jobs created in our MPAs and reef-positive businesses
Additional MPAs under preparation
Reef-positive businesses in development
Livelihood programmes developed
Insufficient or unreliable funding is limiting the positive impact of many MPAs. It’s time for a new approach to finance, and some blue water thinking around MPA management. That’s why we challenge the marine conservation status quo through innovative solutions.
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We believe in impact accountability. Whether protecting, conserving, investing, financing, managing, or developing, to us it is always impact first. It is what drives us every day, and being able to measure it makes it even more meaningful.
We build innovative Blue Economy reef-positive businesses in and around MPAs through collaborating with key partners and working with local communities. Our priority sectors include ecotourism, blue carbon projects, community-based aquaculture, and plastic recycling. We believe that our MPAs can become financially self-sustainable and independent from donors in the long term.
Coral reefs are critical in maintaining ocean biodiversity and protecting shorelines. They also provide important benefits for humans including food, income, and opportunities for responsible tourism and sustainable aquaculture.  MPAs could be our best hope in terms of preserving marine ecosystems and protecting the livelihoods of coastal communities.
We’re focusing on the big-picture challenge of building effectively managed and self-sustained MPAs, one MPA at a time. Our approach is scalable and replicable, transformative for MPAs, and precedent-setting for marine conservation and economic development worldwide.
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Ha of vital coral reef ecosystem regenerated
Marine Protected Areas in 6 MPA networks actively managed under long-term management mandates
Enhanced livelihoods in coastal communities
Become a Blue Alliance partner and work with us to regenerate coral reef biodiversity and empower the lives of local communities. Help us manage vital Marine Protected Areas for the long term. Co-manage and invest with us. Build Blue Economy businesses with us.
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