This dataset contains information about various marine conservation efforts around the world, including marine protected areas, national marine sanctuaries, and ecosystem restoration projects. Each entry provides details on the initiative's name, type, location, responsible organization, year established, biodiversity targets, current status, funding sources, and official websites.
Effort Name | Type | Location | Initiated By | Year Established | Biodiversity Target | Status | Funding Source | Website |
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park | Marine Protected Area | Australia | Australian Government | 1975 | Coral Reefs | Active | Government | https://www.gbrmpa.gov.au |
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary | Marine Sanctuary | USA | NOAA | 1992 | Marine Ecosystems | Active | Federal Grants | https://montereaybay.noaa.gov |
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument | Marine Protected Area | USA | NOAA | 2006 | Coral Reefs, Sea Turtles | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov |
Chagos Marine Protected Area | Marine Protected Area | British Indian Ocean Territory | UK Government | 2010 | Coral Reefs, Marine Species | Active | Government Grant | https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-management-organisation |
Bonaire National Marine Park | Marine Protected Area | Bonaire | STINAPA | 1979 | Coral Reefs, Mangroves | Active | Nonprofit | https://stinapabonaire.org |
Cocos Island National Park | National Park | Costa Rica | Government of Costa Rica | 1978 | Marine Species | Active | Government | https://www.sinac.go.cr |
Sea of Galilee Conservation Project | Ecosystem Restoration | Israel | Israel Nature and Parks Authority | 2005 | Freshwater Biodiversity | Active | Government and NGOs | https://www.npa.org.il |
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary | Marine Sanctuary | USA | NOAA | 1990 | Coral Reefs, Marine Species | Active | Federal Grants | https://floridakeys.noaa.gov |
Bahamas National Trust | Conservation Organization | Bahamas | Bahamas National Trust | 1959 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | NGO | https://www.bnt.bs |
Seychelles Marine Parks | Marine Protected Area | Seychelles | Government of Seychelles | 1996 | Coral Reefs, Fish Species | Active | Government | https://www.seychelles.gov.sc |
Marine Wildlife Conservation Act | Legislation | USA | U.S. Congress | 2013 | Marine Mammals | Active | Government | https://www.congress.gov |
Galápagos Marine Reserve | Marine Reserve | Ecuador | Galápagos National Park Directorate | 1998 | Biodiversity | Active | Government | https://www.galapagosnationalpark.com |
Costa Rica Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area Network | Costa Rica | Government of Costa Rica | 2015 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | Government | https://www.sinac.go.cr |
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute | Research Institute | Kenya | Government of Kenya | 1991 | Coastal Fisheries | Active | Government and NGOs | https://www.kmfri.co.ke |
Maldives Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area | Maldives | Government of Maldives | 2015 | Fish Species | Active | Government | https://www.environment.gov.mv |
Galápagos Science Center | Research Facility | Ecuador | University of North Carolina | 2007 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | University Grants | https://www.galapagos.uc.edu |
Coral Triangle Initiative | Regional Conservation Program | Southeast Asia | Governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste | 2009 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | Regional Funding | https://www.coraltriangleinitiative.org |
Marine Conservation Society | NGO | UK | Marine Conservation Society | 1983 | Marine Ecosystems | Active | Charity Donations | https://www.mcsuk.org |
World Heritage Marine Sites | UNESCO | Global | UNESCO | 1972 | Biodiversity Sites | Active | Global Grants | https://whc.unesco.org/en/list |
Coral Triangle Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Areas | Southeast Asia | Coral Triangle Initiative | 2009 | Coral Reefs | Active | Funding Partners | https://www.coraltriangleinitiative.org |
Ujung Kulon National Park | National Park | Indonesia | Ministry of Environment and Forestry | 1992 | Endangered Species | Active | Government | https://www.ujungkulon.com |
Apo Island Marine Reserve | Marine Protected Area | Philippines | Local Government | 1985 | Coral Reefs | Active | Local Funding | https://www.apoisland.com |
Baltic Sea Action Plan | Regional Conservation Effort | Baltic Sea Region | Helsinki Commission | 2007 | Biodiversity and Fisheries | Active | International Aid | https://www.helcom.fi |
Marine Reserves of New Zealand | Marine Protected Areas | New Zealand | New Zealand Government | 1975 | Fisheries | Active | Government Grants | https://www.doc.govt.nz |
Papua New Guinea National Conservation Areas | Conservation Areas | Papua New Guinea | Government of Papua New Guinea | 1992 | Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity | Active | Government | https://www.pngconservation.com |
Pohnpei State Conservation Areas | Marine Protected Area | Micronesia | Government of Pohnpei | 1996 | Coral Reefs | Active | Local Funding | https://www.pohnpeistate.gov |
Marine Conservation Society of Singapore | NGO | Singapore | MCS Singapore | 1999 | Marine Protection | Active | Charitable Donations | https://www.mcss.org.sg |
African Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area Network | Africa | African Union | 2013 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | International Grants | https://www.au.int |
Marine Bioregional Plans | Bioregional Management | Australia | Australian Government | 2012 | Marine Species | Active | Government Funding | https://www.environment.gov.au |
North Atlantic Marine Mammal Sanctuary | Marine Sanctuary | Canada | Government of Canada | 2000 | Marine Mammals | Active | Government | https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
Marine Protected Areas Strategy | National Strategy | USA | NOAA | 2015 | National Marine Biodiversity | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.noaa.gov |
Seychelles' Marine Spatial Planning | Marine Spatial Planning Initiative | Seychelles | Government of Seychelles | 2017 | Biodiversity Management | Active | Government and NGOs | https://www.seychelles.gov.sc |
National Ocean Policy | National Policy | USA | U.S. Government | 2010 | Sustainable Ocean Use | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.whitehouse.gov |
Kenya Coastal Forest Conservation Project | Ecosystem Conservation | Kenya | World Wildlife Fund | 2000 | Coastal Biodiversity | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.worldwildlife.org |
Ecuador Marine Biodiversity Strategy | Biodiversity Strategy | Ecuador | Government of Ecuador | 2018 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | Government | https://www.ap Ecuador.gov.ec |
Tonga Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area | Tonga | Tonga Government | 2007 | Coral Reefs | Active | Government | https://www.tonga.gov.to |
Bahamas Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area | Bahamas | Bahamas National Trust | 2000 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | NGOs | https://www.bnt.bs |
Marine Biodiversity Assessment Program | Research Program | Global | IUCN | 2011 | Biodiversity Assessment | Active | International Funding | https://www.iucn.org |
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Long-Term Research Project | Research Project | Global | UNESCO | 2016 | Marine Ecosystems | Active | International Grants | https://www.unesco.org |
Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Restoration Program | Restoration Program | Global | UN Environment Programme | 2017 | Ecosystem Restoration | Active | International Funding | https://www.unep.org |
Atoll Research Group | Research Group | Global | Harvard University | 2000 | Coral Reefs | Active | University Grants | https://www.hms.harvard.edu |
Alaska Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area Network | USA | State of Alaska | 2012 | Biodiversity Enhancement | Active | State Grants | https://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov |
Biodiversity Strategy for the North Sea | Conservation Strategy | North Sea | Governments of North Sea Countries | 2014 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | International Funding | https://www.northsea.org |
Marine Biodiversity Global Action Plan | Global Plan | Global | CBD | 2010 | Marine Biodiversity Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.cbd.int |
Sargasso Sea Project | Marine Conservation Project | Atlantic Ocean | Sargasso Sea Commission | 2012 | Biodiversity Monitoring | Active | International Funding | https://www.sargassoseacommission.org |
Ocean Conservancy | NGO | USA | Ocean Conservancy | 1972 | Marine Protection | Active | Charitable Donations | https://oceanconservancy.org |
Marine Ecosystem Health Initiative | Research Initiative | Australia | Australian Institute of Marine Science | 2015 | Ecosystem Health | Active | Government Grants | https://www.aims.gov.au |
International Whaling Commission | Regulatory Body | Global | IWC | 1946 | Whale Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://iwc.int |
Polar Regions Marine Biodiversity Project | Research Project | Arctic | UNEP | 2019 | Polar Biodiversity | Active | International Grants | https://www.unep.org |
Shark Conservation Project | Conservation Initiative | Global | Wildlife Conservation Society | 2005 | Shark Species | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.wcs.org |
Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs | Regional Initiative | Southeast Asia | Coral Triangle Initiative | 2009 | Coral Reefs | Active | Regional Funding | https://www.coraltriangleinitiative.org |
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network | Monitoring Network | Global | UNESCO | 2002 | Coral Reefs | Active | International Funding | https://www.gcrmn.org |
Fishery Management Act | Legislation | USA | U.S. Congress | 1976 | Sustainable Fisheries | Active | Government | https://www.congress.gov |
Global Environment Facility | International Fund | Global | GEF | 1991 | Biodiversity | Active | International Donors | https://www.thegef.org |
Marine Mammal Protection Act | Legislation | USA | U.S. Congress | 1972 | Marine Mammals | Active | Government | https://www.fws.gov |
Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary | Marine Sanctuary | Antarctic | IWC | 1994 | Whale Species | Active | International Funding | https://iwc.int |
Marine Environmental Protection Committee | International Committee | Global | International Maritime Organization | 1977 | Marine Pollution | Active | International Funding | https://imo.org |
Marine Conservation Research Group | Research Group | UK | Marine Conservation Society | 2000 | Biodiversity Research | Active | NGOs | https://www.mcsuk.org |
Plastic Pollution Initiative | Global Initiative | Global | U.N. | 2018 | Marine Pollution | Active | International Grants | https://www.un.org |
Sea Turtle Conservation Program | Conservation Initiative | Global | WWF | 2000 | Sea Turtles | Active | NGOs | https://www.worldwildlife.org |
Marine Biodiversity Assessment Initiative | Global Initiative | Global | IUCN | 2005 | Biodiversity Assessment | Active | International Funding | https://www.iucn.org |
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project | Management Project | Various | World Bank | 2008 | Coastal Ecosystems | Active | International Funding | https://www.worldbank.org |
Marine Protected Areas Research Network | Research Network | Global | Various | 2013 | Marine Protected Areas | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.mpa-research.org |
International Union for Conservation of Nature | International Organization | Global | IUCN | 1948 | Biodiversity Conservation | Active | Government Grants | https://www.iucn.org |
Watershed Management Program | Management Program | Global | UNDP | 2011 | Watershed Biodiversity | Active | International Grants | https://www.undp.org |
Coral Conservation Coalition | Coalition | Global | Various NGOs | 2017 | Coral Reefs | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.coral.org |
Marine Biodiversity Awareness Campaign | Awareness Campaign | Global | UNESCO | 2016 | Public Awareness | Active | International Grants | https://www.unesco.org |
Coastal Habitat Restoration Project | Restoration Project | Global | Various | 2014 | Coastal Ecosystems | Active | Government and NGOs | https://www.restorecoastals.org |
Ocean Literacy Initiative | Education Initiative | Global | NOAA | 2020 | Public Awareness | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.noaa.gov |
Big Ocean initiative | Global Initiative | Various | Various Governments | 2018 | Large Ocean Areas | Active | International Funding | https://www.bigocean.org |
Marine Technology for Conservation | R&D Initiative | Global | Various | 2018 | Marine Innovation | Active | International Funding | https://www.mtcs.org |
Dolphin Protection Program | Conservation Program | USA | NOAA | 1992 | Dolphin Species | Active | Federal Grants | https://dolphinprotection.org |
Coastal Community Restoration Plan | Community Plan | USA | Local Governments | 2016 | Ecosystem Restoration | Active | State Funding | https://www.restorecoastalcommunities.com |
Underwater Heritage Sites Preservation | Preservation Initiative | UNESCO | 2001 | Underwater Heritage | Active | International Funding | https://whc.unesco.org | NaN |
Community Managed Marine Areas | Marine Conservation Area | Various | Local Communities | 2010 | Community Biodiversity | Active | NGO Support | https://www.cmmas.org |
Young Ocean Advocates Program | Education Program | Global | Various NGOs | 2015 | Youth Engagement | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.oceanadvocates.org |
Coastal Marine Ecosystems Program | Management Program | Various | Various Governments | 2000 | Ecosystem Preservation | Active | International Aid | https://www.coastalmanagement.org |
Coral Rehabilitation Network | Rehabilitation Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2014 | Coral Recovery | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.coralrehab.org |
Fishery Restoration Initiative | Restoration Project | USA | Local Governments | 2019 | Sustainable Fisheries | Active | Local Funding | https://www.fishrestoration.org |
Ocean Science Research Program | Research Program | Global | Various | 2007 | Marine Research | Active | Government Grants | https://www.oceanscienceresearch.org |
Marine Biodiversity Data Initiative | Data Collection Initiative | Global | Various | 2014 | Data Collection | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinedata.org |
Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems Summit | Conference | Global | Various Organizations | 2019 | Marine Ecosystems | Active | Registration Fees | https://www.fisheriessummit.org |
Coral Triangle International Environmental NGOs | NGO Coalition | Southeast Asia | Various | 2009 | Coral Triangle | Active | International Funding | https://www.coraltriangle.org |
Community Marine Protected Areas | Marine Protected Area | Various | Community Groups | 2011 | Community Management | Active | Local Funding | https://www.communitympas.org |
UN Sustainable Development Goals | Global Framework | Global | UN | 2015 | Biodiversity Targets | Active | International Funding | https://sdgs.un.org |
Protected Coastline Initiative | Coastal Protection | USA | Various Governments | 2018 | Coastal Biodiversity | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.protectedcoast.org |
Global Blue Carbon Initiative | Carbon Sequestration Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Coastal Wetlands | Active | International Grants | https://www.bluecarbon.org |
Marine Species Recovery Plan | Recovery Plan | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Endangered Marine Species | Active | International Grants | https://www.speciesrecoveryplan.org |
Ocean-Friendly Products Initiative | Consumer Awareness | Global | Various NGOs | 2015 | Sustainable Products | Active | Funding Partners | https://www.oceanfriendlyproducts.org |
Seagrass Restoration Project | Restoration Project | Global | Various NGOs | 2013 | Seagrass Beds | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.seagrassrestoration.org |
Marine Biodiversity Learning Network | Learning Network | Global | Various | 2019 | Knowledge Sharing | Active | International Funding | https://www.mb-learning.org |
Blue Economy Development Program | Economic Development | Various | UNEP | 2016 | Sustainable Economic Growth | Active | International Grants | https://www.unep.org |
Marine Ecosystem Services Program | Ecosystem Services Initiative | Global | Various | 2018 | Ecosystem Valuation | Active | International Funding | https://www.marineecosystemservices.org |
Zero Discharge Initiative | Pollution Reduction | Global | UNEP | 2020 | Water Quality | Active | International Aid | https://www.zerodischarge.org |
Marine Conservation Networking Forum | Networking Forum | Global | Various | 2010 | Marine Conservation | Active | Membership Fees | https://www.marineforum.org |
Ocean Literacy Network | Education Network | Global | Various | 2011 | Ocean Education | Active | Grant Funding | https://www.oceanliteracy.org |
Coastal Village Protection Program | Community Protection | Various | Local Governments | 2021 | Coastal Communities | Active | Local Funding | https://www.coastalprotection.org |
Marine Habitat Mapping Projects | Mapping Projects | Global | Various | 2015 | Habitat Mapping | Active | International Grants | https://www.habitatmapping.org |
Antarctic Marine Conservation Initiative | Conservation Initiative | Antarctica | Various | 2016 | Antarctic Biodiversity | Active | International Funding | https://www.antarcticmarine.org |
ICUN Ocean Governance Project | Governance Project | International | IUCN | 2017 | Ocean Governance | Active | International Grants | https://www.iucn.org |
Marine Environmental Observing Network | Observing Network | Global | Various | 2018 | Environmental Monitoring | Active | International Funding | https://www.meon.org |
Underwater Cultural Heritage Program | Cultural Preservation | Global | UNESCO | 2001 | Cultural Heritage | Active | International Grants | https://whc.unesco.org |
Biodiversity Hotspots Initiative | Conservation Initiative | Global | Conservation International | 2010 | Biodiversity Protection | Active | International Funding | https://www.conservation.org |
Marine Biodiversity Assessment Tool | Assessment Tool | Global | Various | 2015 | Biodiversity Assessment | Active | International Grants | https://www.mbassessment.org |
Marine Species Recovery Coalition | Coalition | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Species Recovery | Active | International Funding | https://www.speciesrecoverycoalition.org |
Coastal Adaptation Program | Adaptation Program | Global | Various | 2019 | Climate Adaptation | Active | International Grants | https://www.coastaladaptation.org |
Marine Fisheries Reforms Initiative | Reform Initiative | Global | Various Governments | 2020 | Fisheries Management | Active | International Aid | https://www.marinefisheriesreform.org |
Coral Resilience Project | Research Project | Global | Various NGOs | 2017 | Coral Resilience | Active | International Grants | https://www.coralresilience.org |
Marine Biodiversity Education Program | Education Program | Global | Various | 2015 | Marine Education | Active | International Funding | https://www.marineducation.org |
Restoring Oceans Campaign | Awareness Campaign | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Ocean Restoration | Active | Fundraising | https://www.restoringoceans.org |
Coastal Protection Fund | Funding Initiative | Global | Various | 2016 | Coastal Protection | Active | Donations and Grants | https://www.coastalprotectionfund.org |
Marine Biodiversity Protection Act | Legislation | USA | U.S. Congress | 2015 | Biodiversity Protection | Active | Government | https://www.congress.gov |
Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance | Research Alliance | Atlantic Ocean | Various Governments | 2013 | Transatlantic Research | Active | Government Funding | https://www.aora-alliance.org |
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization | Fisheries Organization | Northwest Atlantic | Various Governments | 2004 | Fishery Management | Active | Government | https://www.nafo.int |
Seabird Conservation Project | Conservation Initiative | Global | BirdLife International | 2017 | Seabirds | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.birdlife.org |
Marine Debris Research Initiative | Research Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Marine Debris | Active | International Grants | https://www.marine-debris.org |
Community Based Fisheries Management | Management Program | Various | Local Communities | 2010 | Sustainable Fisheries | Active | Community Funding | https://www.cbfm.org |
Ocean Conservation Youth Network | Youth Network | Global | Various | 2018 | Youth Engagement | Active | NGO Grants | https://www.oceanyouth.org |
Anguilla Biodiversity Protection Project | Conservation Project | Anguilla | Government of Anguilla | 2014 | Marine Species | Active | Local Funding | https://www.anguillagov.com |
International Coastal Cleanup | Cleanup Effort | Global | Ocean Conservancy | 1986 | Coastal Cleanup | Active | Donations | https://oceanconservancy.org |
Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund | Trust Fund | Global | Various Governments | 2010 | Biodiversity Protection | Active | International Funding | https://www.marinebiodiversitytrust.org |
Australia's National Marine Science Projects | Science Project | Australia | Australia Government | 2015 | Marine Science | Active | Government Grants | https://www.nms.local.gov.au |
Reef Watch Program | Monitoring Program | Australia | Reef Watch | 2000 | Coral Monitoring | Active | Community Donations | https://www.reefwatch.org.au |
Coastal Archaeology Initiative | Research Initiative | Global | Various | 2017 | Coastal Archaeology | Active | International Grants | https://www.coastalarchaeology.org |
National Oceans Policy | National Policy | USA | U.S. Government | 2012 | Ocean Management | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.nationaloceanspolicy.org |
Marine Species Management Plan | Management Plan | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Species Management | Active | International Funding | https://www.marinespeciesmanagement.org |
Coral Restoration Foundation | NGO | USA | Coral Restoration Foundation | 2007 | Coral Restoration | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.coralrestoration.org |
Blue Planet Initiative | Global Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Ocean Conservation | Active | International Grants | https://www.blueplanet.org |
Biodiversity Hotspots Data Initiative | Data Initiative | Global | IUCN | 2009 | Data Collection | Active | International Grants | https://www.biodiversityhotspots.org |
Marine Ecosystems Research Fund | Research Fund | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Ecosystem Research | Active | International Funding | https://www.marineecosystemresearch.org |
Coral Triangle PhD Scholarship Program | Scholarship Program | Southeast Asia | Various Universities | 2017 | Marine Research | Active | University Funding | https://www.coraltriangle.org |
Small Island Developing States Network | Network | Global | UN | 2019 | Sustainable Development | Active | International Funding | https://www.sidsnetwork.org |
Marine Pollution Monitoring Project | Monitoring Project | Global | Various | 2015 | Water Quality Monitoring | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinepollutionmonitoring.org |
Coral Conservation Research Initiative | Research Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2014 | Coral Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.coraconservationresearch.org |
Ocean Color Science Program | Research Program | Global | NASA | 2017 | Ocean Color Monitoring | Active | Government Grants | https://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov |
Marine Biodiversity Conservation Partnership | Partnership | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Biodiversity Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.marinepartnership.org |
FOCA - Fishermen's Ocean Conservation Alliance | Alliance | Global | Fishermen's Alliance | 2015 | Fishermen Engagement | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.fishermensalliance.org |
Marine Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program | Monitoring Program | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Ecosystem Health | Active | International Grants | https://www.marineecosystemhealthmonitoring.org |
Shark and Ray Conservation Network | Conservation Network | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Shark and Ray Protection | Active | International Grants | https://www.sharkandraynetwork.org |
Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument | Marine Protected Area | USA | NOAA | 2009 | Marine Ecosystems | Active | Federal Funding | https://www.noaa.gov |
African Marine and Coastal Programme | Program | Africa | Various Governments | 2016 | Marine Biodiversity | Active | International Funding | https://www.africamarine.org |
CSTO - Coral Sea Trust Organization | Conservation NGO | Global | Local Communities | 2020 | Coral Conservation | Active | Community Funding | https://www.coralseatrust.org |
Estuary Conservation Plan | Management Plan | Global | Various Governments | 2020 | Estuary Restoration | Active | Local Funding | https://www.estuaryconservationplan.org |
Marine Biodiversity Research Grants | Research Grants | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Research Initiatives | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinebiodiversityresearchgrants.org |
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands | International Agreement | Global | Ramsar Convention | 1971 | Wetland Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.ramsar.org |
Integrated Ocean Management Program | Management Program | Various | Various Governments | 2017 | Ocean Management | Active | International Grants | https://www.integratedoceanmanagement.org |
Coastal Marine Biodiversity Strategy | Strategy Document | Various | Various Governments | 2015 | Coastal Management | Active | International Funding | https://www.coastalmarinebiodiversitystrategy.org |
Marine Biodiversity Climate Change Initiative | Adaptation Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2021 | Climate Change Adaptation | Active | NGO Funding | https://www.marinespeciesclimatechange.org |
Restore Our Oceans Initiative | Awareness Campaign | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Ocean Restoration | Active | International Grants | https://www.restoreouroceans.org |
Ocean Sustainability Initiative | Sustainability Initiative | Global | Scientific Community | 2020 | Sustainable Ocean Use | Active | International Grants | https://www.oceansustainability.org |
Marine Renewable Energy Initiative | Energy Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Renewable Energy | Active | International Funding | https://www.marinerenewableenergy.org |
Ocean Conservation Research Program | Research Program | Global | Various | 2018 | Ocean Conservation Research | Active | International Grants | https://www.oceanconservationresearch.org |
Coral Reef Restoration Coalition | Coalition | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Coral Restoration | Active | International Funding | https://www.coralreefrestoration.org |
Marine Ecosystems Valuation Initiative | Valuation Initiative | Global | IUCN | 2020 | Ecosystem Valuation | Active | International Grants | https://www.marineecosystemvaluation.org |
Seagrass Protection Initiative | Conservation Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Seagrass Protection | Active | International Funding | https://www.seagrassprotection.org |
Coastal Living Lab Program | Research Program | Global | Various Universities | 2019 | Ecosystem Research | Active | University Grants | https://www.coastallivinglab.org |
Marine Biodiversity Networks Project | Networking Project | Global | Various NGOs | 2017 | Biodiversity Protection | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinebiodiversitynetwork.org |
Marine Conservation Volunteer Program | Volunteer Program | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Marine Conservation | Active | Donations and Grants | https://www.marineconservationvolunteer.org |
Coastal Biosphere Project | Biosphere Project | Global | Various Governments | 2016 | Coastal Biodiversity | Active | International Grants | https://www.coastalbiosphere.org |
Marine Protected Area Learning Exchange | Learning Program | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Knowledge Exchange | Active | International Grants | https://www.mpalexchange.org |
BlueCarbonScience Initiative | Research Initiative | Global | Various Universities | 2019 | Blue Carbon Research | Active | Research Grants | https://www.bluecarbonscience.org |
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership | Partnership | Global | Various NGO | 2018 | Sustainable Fisheries | Active | International Grants | https://www.sfpartnership.org |
Ocean Health Index | Monitoring Program | Global | Various | 2012 | Ocean Health Monitoring | Active | International Grants | https://www.oceanhealthindex.org |
UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development | Decade Program | Global | UNESCO | 2021 | Science for Sustainable Oceans | Active | International Funding | https://www.oceandecade.org |
Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Framework | Framework | Global | Various | 2019 | Biodiversity Monitoring | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinemonitoringframework.org |
Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance | Research Initiative | Atlantic Ocean | Various Governments | 2013 | Research Collaboration | Active | International Funding | https://www.aoral.org |
Public Awareness of Marine Conservation Project | Awareness Project | Global | Various NGOs | 2016 | Public Engagement | Active | International Grants | https://www.publicawarenessmarine.org |
Marine Ecosystem Recovery Initiative | Recovery Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2017 | Ecosystem Recovery | Active | International Grants | https://www.marineecosystemrecovery.org |
Marine Biodiversity Focus Group | Focus Group | Global | Various | 2020 | Biodiversity Focus | Active | International Grants | https://www.mbfocusgroup.org |
Coastal Fisheries Monitoring Program | Monitoring Program | Global | Various Governments | 2015 | Fisheries Monitoring | Active | International Grants | https://www.coastalfisheriesmonitoring.org |
Marine Species Interaction Research Program | Research Program | Global | Various Universities | 2018 | Species Interactions | Active | Research Grants | https://www.marinerspeciesinteraction.org |
Blue Marble Project | Awareness Campaign | Global | Various NGOs | 2019 | Marine Awareness | Active | International Grants | https://www.bluemarbleproject.org |
Wildlife Conservation Network | Network | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Wildlife Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.wcn.org |
Marine Pollution Prevention Coalition | Coalition | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Pollution Prevention | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinepollutionprevention.org |
Integrated Coastal Management Initiative | Management Initiative | Global | UNEP | 2020 | Coastal Management | Active | International Funding | https://www.icminitiative.org |
Marine Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan | Action Plan | Global | Various Governments | 2018 | Biodiversity Conservation | Active | International Funding | https://www.mbcap.org |
Coastal Bioengineering Initiative | Engineering Initiative | Global | Various | 2019 | Coastal Engineering | Active | International Grants | https://www.coastalbioengineering.org |
Wildlife Protection Program | Protection Program | Global | Various NGOs | 2017 | Wildlife Protection | Active | International Grants | https://www.wildlifeprotection.org |
Seabed Protection Initiative | Conservation Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2020 | Seabed Protection | Active | International Grants | https://www.seabedprotection.org |
Marine Carbon Sequestration Initiative | Research Initiative | Global | Various NGOs | 2018 | Carbon Sequestration | Active | International Grants | https://www.marinecarbonsequestration.org |
Marine Fisheries Adaptation Program | Adaptation Program | Global | Various Governments | 2019 | Fisheries Adaptation | Active | International Funding | https://www.marinefisheriesadaptation.org |
Marine Biodiversity Education and Awareness Program | Education Program | Global | Various | 2020 | Education and Awareness | Active | International Grants | https://www.educationmarinebiodiversity.org |