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 |