Ocean champions celebrated the Azores’ designation of 30% marine protection, safeguarding 287,000 km² of ocean, aboard the Santa Maria Manuela. President José Bolieiro encouraged fellow ocean nations to honor their marine protection commitments.

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, marked a powerful turning point in the global movement for ocean health. Blue Prosperity Leaders stood at the forefront, demonstrating that sustainable ocean management is not only urgently needed, but possible.

Elizabeth Terk, Conservation Director of the Micronesia and Polynesia Programs at The Nature Conservancy, talks about Marine Spatial Planning in the Federated States of Micronesia. 🇫🇲

The Blue Prosperity Micronesia Ocean Use Survey is expanding to Yap's Neighboring Islands! This will help create a more complete picture of how communities across Yap rely on their ocean, providing valuable insights for future ocean management.

Meet Iva Nancy Vunikura — Blue Prosperity Fiji’s Ocean Champion for March 2025 Read how Iva is breaking barriers, protecting Fiji’s marine resources, and helping shape a healthier ocean for the next generation.

Toney Tevi, Head of Maritime and Ocean Affairs Division in Vanuatu, shared his thoughts on the importance of traditional governance in ocean management. He reminds us that “traditional governance has a root to the system.”

This past week, members of the Blue Azores team, @GovernoAcores, @OceanoAzulF, and the Waitt Institute met to continue planning for the implementation of the new network of Marine Protected Areas in the Azores. Visit blueazores.org to learn more.

Information from the largest-ever nationwide coral reef survey done in Fiji is now available! 🌺🐠 This will play a vital role in supporting Fiji’s commitment to fully protect 30% of its ocean. 🌏💙 Read more here: blueprosperityfiji.org/exped…