Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers and local stewards are on the frontlines of ocean conservation but often lack resources to meet mounting challenges. Through Blue Parks Small Grants, Marine Conservation Institute has provided crucial support to MPAs in 2023. From enhancing monitoring systems to engaging local communities, these grants have empowered on-the-ground conservation efforts, helping MPAs around the world protect marine biodiversity and sustain coastal ecosystems. The post Blue P...| Marine Conservation Institute
My first impression on visiting Topocalma wetland in Chile was how similar it looked and felt to my local stomping grounds along the Sonoma Coast of California. All that was different was the access road and the lack of development nearby. I thought to myself, this is probably what the California coast looked like before we built over it. Visiting my colleague, Juan Buttazoni, to witness his conservation efforts was eye-opening. I knew, as an ecologist, that both coasts are “Mediterranean...| Marine Conservation Institute