Mission Blue

Igniting Support For a Global Network of Marine Protected Areas

"We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives depended on it. Because they do." — Dr. Sylvia Earle

Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Led by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue is uniting a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas – Hope Spots. Mission Blue embarks on regular oceanic expeditions that shed light on these vital ecosystems and build support for their protection.

 

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Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean.

Ocean Stories

Follow Dr. Sylvia Earle as she travels the world, shedding light on the state of our oceans and offering solutions.

Hope Spots

Hope Spots are special places that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean.