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
Blue Alliance actively manages large Marine Protected Areas to regenerate coral reefs and grows a blue economy that lifts surrounding fishing communities out of poverty in the world’s most biodiverse and resilient regions.Â
We are also implementing a proven financing model that enables large MPAs to secure sustainable revenue streams and gradually reduce dependence on donors.Â
Because local communities and the planet’s biodiversity are losing their coral reefs, we help both people and wildlife thrive, securing a healthy ocean for generations to come. Our approach shows how people and nature can thrive together in a shared seascape.Â
We’re focusing on the big-picture challenge of building effectively managed and self-sustained large MPAs or seascapes, at scale. Â
Imagine a world where local fishers earn a sustainable income, where communities thrive, and where coral reefs, once threatened, are teeming with life. Â
This is not just a dream—it is the vision of Blue Alliance.Â
We work in four fundamental and interrelated fields of operation, and we measure and report on our performance.Â
Every Blue Alliance large 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 seascape.Â
Currently, Blue Alliance manages over 3,000,000 hectares of large marine protected areas across Indonesia, Philippines and Tanzania representing 1.5% of world’s coral reef.  Â
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.
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:Â
Ha of coral reef ecosystems managed for recovery
Ha of Mangrove forests being regenerated
Coastal community members with enhanced livelihoods
Threatened species being protected
New jobs created in our MPAs and reef-positive businesses
Reef-positive businesses in development
Coral reefs are critical in maintaining ocean biodiversity, food security, incomes and protecting shorelines. They also provide important opportunities for sustainable tourism and responsible aquaculture.  Large MPAs could be our best hope in terms of preserving marine ecosystems and protecting the livelihoods of coastal communities.Â
With rapid growth, BA aims to directly manage 9,000,000 hectares of large MPAs by 2030, regenerating 5% of the  world’s coral reef. This ambitious goal will enhance food security and livelihoods for 1,000,000 local community members. Â
Looking ahead to 2050, through strategic partnerships, our vision is to scale to 70 million hectares of MPAs, regenerating almost a quarter of global coral reefs and improving the livelihoods of more than 3 million coastal community members.Â
We’re tackling global challenges in climate, biodiversity, food security and economic development.Â
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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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