Effort Name	Type of Effort	Region	Organization	Year Established	Description	Target Species	Status
Coral Triangle Initiative	International Agreement	Southeast Asia	Coral Triangle Initiative	2009	A multilateral agreement promoting sustainable management of marine resources	Corals	Active
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)	Conservation Area	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Designated areas where human activity is restricted to protect marine ecosystems	Various Fish Species	Active
Ocean Conservation Strategy	Policy Framework	Global	Various	2015	Strategic plan to mitigate threats to ocean ecosystems through policy and education	Various Marine Life	Active
National Ocean Policy	National Policy	United States	U.S. Government	2010	A comprehensive national policy for the sustainable management of ocean resources	Various Marine Life	Active
Ocean Cleanup Project	Technology Initiative	Global	The Ocean Cleanup	2013	Involves developing advanced technologies to remove plastic from the oceans	Marine Species affected by Plastics	Active
Wildlife Conservation Society	NGO	Global	Wildlife Conservation Society	1895	Focused on global conservation efforts to protect wildlife, including marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society	NGO	International Waters	Sea Shepherd	1977	Combat illegal fishing and defend ocean wildlife through direct action and advocacy	Whales, Sharks	Active
WWF Marine Conservation Program	NGO	Global	World Wildlife Fund	1961	A program dedicated to the conservation of global marine ecosystems and sustainable fisheries	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Conservation Society	NGO	United Kingdom	Marine Conservation Society	1983	Protects marine life and habitats through campaigning and educational initiatives	Various Fish Species	Active
Blue Carbon Initiative	Conservation Program	Global	Conservation International	2011	Focuses on the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems to mitigate climate change	Mangroves, Seagrasses, Salt Marshes	Active
Global Ocean Commission	Advocacy Group	Global	Global Ocean Commission	2013	An independent commission to reinstate the health of the oceans and their resources	Various Ocean Life	Active
Project AWARE	Conservation Initiative	Global	Project AWARE Foundation	1989	Mobilizing the diving community to advocate for marine protected areas and ocean health	Marine Life	Active
Sustainable Fisheries Initiative	Industry Program	Global	Various Seafood Companies	2010s	Promotes sustainable fishing practices within the seafood industry	Various Fish Species	Active
Reefwatch	Volunteer Program	Australia	Australian Government	1992	Allows volunteers to monitor reef health and engage in conservation activities	Corals	Active
Ocean Acidification Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Research focused on the impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems	Shellfish, Corals	Active
“Clean Ocean Project"	Community Initiative	United States	Local NGOs	2010s	Community-driven clean-up efforts to remove plastics from local marine environments	Various Marine Life	Ongoing
Project Seahorse	Research and Conservation	Global	Project Seahorse	1996	Dedicated to the conservation of seahorses and their habitats	Seahorses	Active
Coral Guardian	Conservation NGO	Indo-Pacific	Coral Guardian	2001	Works to protect coral reefs and promote sustainable fisheries in coral-rich areas	Corals	Active
“Plastic Pollution Coalition"	Advocacy Group	Global	Plastic Pollution Coalition	2009	Working to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives	Marine Life	Active
UNESCO Blue Shield	Global Initiative	Global	UNESCO	2014	Promotes the protection of marine World Heritage Sites	Marine Biodiversity	Active
Green Seas Initiative	Government Program	Canada	Canadian Government	2015	Supports initiatives that create and promote marine protected areas	Various Marine Species	Active
Protect Our Oceans	Awareness Campaign	Australia	Local NGOs	2012	Educational campaigns focusing on the importance of ocean conservation	Various Marine Life	Active
Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs	International Agreement	Southeast Asia	CTI-CFF	2009	Regional Collaboration for the sustainable management of coral reefs	Corals	Active
International Whaling Commission	Regulatory Body	Global	IWC	1946	Regulates whaling and promotes the conservation of whale populations	Whales	Active
Coastal Clean-Up Day	Community Event	Global	Ocean Conservancy	1985	Annual event where volunteers collect trash from coastal areas	Coastal Marine Life	Ongoing
Fisheries Management Program	Government Initiative	Global	Various Governments	1990s	Promotes sustainable fisheries management practices to prevent overfishing	Various Fish Species	Active
“Seafloor Mapping Initiative"	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Mapping seafloor ecosystems to better understand marine biodiversity	Benthic Marine Life	Active
“Marine Debris Research and Response Project"	Research Initiative	USA	NOAA	2010s	Focuses on understanding marine debris and its impact on wildlife	Various Marine Life	Active
Sea Turtle Recovery Program	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	1980s	Aims to protect endangered sea turtle populations through nesting site preservation and advocacy	Sea Turtles	Active
Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs)	Conservation Program	Global	Various Organizations	2000s	Improve fishing practices in specific fisheries to become sustainable	Various Fish Species	Ongoing
Great Barrier Reef Restoration Program	Conservation Initiative	Australia	Australian Government	2000s	Focused on restoring the health of the Great Barrier Reef	Corals	Active
Marine Biodiversity Protection Project	Research Initiative	Global	World Bank	2010s	Supports the identification and protection of marine biodiversity hotspots	Various Marine Species	Active
Whale Shark Conservation Program	Research and Conservation	Global	Various NGOs	2003	Aims to protect threatened whale shark populations through research and awareness	Whale Sharks	Active
Community-Based Fisheries Management	Conservation Program	Global	Global Communities	2000s	Empowering local communities to manage and conserve their fisheries sustainably	Various Fish Species	Ongoing
Ocean Conservancy's Trash Free Seas	Campaign	Global	Ocean Conservancy	2000s	Focus on reducing trash entering oceans and organizing clean-up efforts	Marine Life	Active
Marine Wildlife Rescue Programs	Non-profit	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Rescue and rehabilitate injured marine wildlife	Various Marine Animals	Active
Shark Conservation Act	Legislation	United States	U.S. Congress	2010	Legislation aimed at restricting shark finning and helping shark populations recover	Sharks	Active
“International Coastal Cleanup"	Volunteer Event	Global	Ocean Conservancy	1986	Annual event involving volunteers cleaning up coastlines and raising awareness	Coastal Marine Life	Ongoing
Seagrass Restoration Initiative	Research Project	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Focus on the restoration of seagrass meadows and their ecosystems	Seagrasses	Active
Balinese Reef Recovery Program	Local Initiative	Indonesia	Local NGOs	2014	Efforts focused on preserving and restoring Bali's coral reefs	Corals	Active
Climate Change and Oceans Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Study the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
“Coral Restoration Foundation"	Conservation NGO	United States	Coral Restoration Foundation	2007	Works to restore coral reefs through active restoration techniques	Corals	Active
Shark Savers	Conservation NGO	Global	Shark Savers	2007	Focus on shark conservation and reducing demand for shark products	Sharks	Active
Marine Mammal Center	Non-profit Organization	USA	Marine Mammal Center	1975	Rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals and educating the public	Marine Mammals	Active
Sustainable Seas Expeditions	Research Initiative	USA	Various Institutions	1995	Exploratory missions aimed at fostering sustainable management of ocean resources	Various Marine Life	Active
Global Fishing Watch	Technology Initiative	Global	Google and Oceana	2016	New technology to track global fishing activity and promote transparency	Various Fish Species	Active
Coral Triangle Marine Protected Areas Network	Conservation Initiative	Southeast Asia	Coral Triangle Initiative	2009	Regional network of MPAs within the Coral Triangle region	Corals	Active
Marine Climate Change Project	Research Project	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Addresses marine climate change impacts on biodiversity	Various Marine Species	Active
Citizen Science Marine Monitoring Program	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Engages citizens in monitoring marine life and habitats	Various Marine Life	Ongoing
Ocean Literacy Campaign	Awareness Program	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Promotes understanding of the ocean's role in our lives	Various Marine Life	Ongoing
Coral Bleaching Response Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2017	Focus on understanding and responding to coral bleaching events	Corals	Active
Marine Species Recovery Program	Research and Conservation	USA	NOAA	2005	Specifically focuses on recovering threatened marine species	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Infrastructure Sustainability Initiative	Government Program	USA	U.S. Government	2019	Promotes sustainable practices in marine infrastructure projects	Various Marine Life	Active
Seabird Conservation Project	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Targeted efforts for the conservation of seabird populations	Seabirds	Active
Collaborative Fisheries Research Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various Universities	2000s	Collaborative initiatives to improve fisheries science and conservation	Various Fish Species	Active
Ocean Exploration Trust	Exploration and Education	USA	Ocean Exploration Trust	2008	An organization promoting ocean exploration and scientific research	Various Marine Life	Active
Marine Environmental Monitoring Program	Research and Conservation	Global	Various Governments	1990s	Long-term monitoring of marine environments to assess health	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Ecosystem Protection Initiative	Conservation Program	USA	Various NGOs	2000s	Protection of coastal ecosystems through community involvement	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Dolphin Safe Campaign	Certification Program	Global	Earth Island Institute	1990s	Aims to reduce dolphin deaths related to tuna fishing practices	Dolphins	Active
Global Biodiversity Outlook	Research Initiative	Global	Convention on Biological Diversity	2010s	Reports on the state of global biodiversity including marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Ongoing
Beach Clean-Up Activities	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	1980s	Organized events to clean up beaches and protect marine environments	Coastal Marine Life	Ongoing
Underwater Visual Census Program	Research Program	Global	U.S. Government and NGOs	2010s	Scientific assessment of marine biodiversity using underwater surveys	Fish and Invertebrates	Active
Biodiversity in the Deep Sea Initiative	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Study and protect biodiversity in the deep sea habitats	Deep-sea Species	Active
Marine Species Data Collection Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Compiling data on marine species to inform conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Ongoing
Coral Triangle Catch and Trade Program	Conservation Initiative	Southeast Asia	Various NGOs	2005	Management of fisheries in the Coral Triangle to ensure sustainability	Corals, Fish	Active
Marine Pollution Awareness Program	Awareness Campaign	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Educating populations on the impacts of marine pollution	Various Marine Life	Ongoing
Seahorse Conservation Network	NGO	Global	Seahorse Trust	2008	Works to protect seahorses through research and advocacy	Seahorses	Active
Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre	Research and Monitoring	Global	OCEAN	2013	Aims to address the implications of ocean acidification on marine life	Various Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystems Climate Adaptation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Strategies to help ecosystems adapt to climate change	Various Marine Species	Active
Water Quality Monitoring Program	Government Program	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Regular monitoring of water quality in marine environments	Marine Life	Active
Coral Reef Conservation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2000s	Research-oriented projects aimed at conserving coral reefs	Corals	Active
Deep Sea Mining Regulations Initiative	Policy Effort	Global	UN	2010s	Developing international regulations for deep-sea mining	Deep-sea Species	Active
Fishers for Conservation	Community Initiative	USA	Various NGOs	2010s	Engaging fishermen in conservation practices and awareness	Fish	Active
Stranding Network Program	Research and Rescue	USA	NOAA	1992	Network to respond to marine mammal strandings and rehabilitation	Marine Mammals	Active
Coral Conservation and Restoration Program	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Efforts focused on restoring coral health and resilience	Corals	Active
Coastal Resilience Initiative	Conservation Program	USA	Various Governments	2015	Building resilient coastal communities in response to climate impacts	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Ocean Science Trust	Research Initiative	USA	Ocean Science Trust	2000s	Integrating science with ocean policy for better management outcomes	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2000s	Long-term monitoring program for marine biodiversity	Various Marine Species	Active
Salmon Recovery Fund	Conservation Funding	USA	NOAA	2000s	Funding initiative aimed at helping recover salmon populations	Salmon	Active
International Marine Policy Summit	International Conference	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Bringing together policy makers for marine conservation discussions	Various Marine Life	Active
Seabed Integrity Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Monitoring seabed health and integrity associated with marine activities	Benthic Marine Life	Active
“Coral Triangle Resource Management Program"	Conservation Initiative	Southeast Asia	Various NGOs	2005	Integrated management for sustainable resources in the Coral Triangle	Corals, Fisheries	Active
Great Lakes Marine Conservation Initiative	Regional Program	North America	Various NGOs	2000s	Focused efforts on marine conservation in the Great Lakes	Freshwater Species	Active
Waterfront Revival Initiative	Community Program	Global	Local Government	2000s	Strengthening community engagement in waterfront conservation	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Plastic Free Oceans Alliance	Alliance	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Coalition aimed at eliminating plastic pollution in oceans	Ocean Life	Active
Coral Reefs and Fisheries Workshops	Community Education	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Workshops focused on the interconnectivity of reef health and fisheries	Corals, Fish	Active
International Year of the Reef	Awareness Campaign	Global	UN	2008	An initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of coral reefs	Corals	Complete
Marine Technologies for Conservation	Technology Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Using technology for effective marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Life	Active
Nutrient Pollution Wins Initiative	Conservation Program	USA	Various NGOs	2020s	Addressing nutrient runoff to improve marine health	Marine Life	Active
Fortifying Marine Reserves Project	Conservation Program	Global	Various Governments	2010s	Enhancing the establishment and effectiveness of marine reserves	Various Marine Species	Active
Shark and Ray Conservation Program	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Focused efforts on the conservation of sharks and rays	Sharks, Rays	Active
Coastal Ecosystem Resilience Program	Research Initiative	USA	NOAA	2018	Program to understand and enhance coastal ecosystem resilience	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Synthesis Initiative	Research Collaboration	Global	Various Research Institutions	2012	Integrating marine research for better conservation strategies	Various Marine Species	Active
Seafloor Observation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Observing and understanding seafloor ecosystems	Benthic Marine Life	Active
Marine Resources Recovery Fund	Funding Initiative	USA	NOAA	2010s	Financial support for recovering and managing marine resources	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Triangle Fishery Improvement Plan	Conservation Program	Southeast Asia	Various NGOs	2010s	Collaborative projects aimed at improving fisheries in the Coral Triangle	Fish	Active
Coastal Habitat Restoration Program	Conservation Initiative	USA	Various NGOs	2000s	Addressing habitat loss and restoration of coastal habitats	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Conservation Education Program	Educational Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Education programs aimed at fostering marine conservation knowledge	Various Marine Life	Active
Estuary Restoration Initiative	Conservation Program	USA	Various Governments	2000s	Focused on the restoration of estuaries around the U.S.	Estuarine Species	Active
Monitoring and Assessing Ecosystems	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Assessment of marine ecosystems' health status	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Life Sanctuary Program	Conservation Initiative	USA	Various NGOs	1990s	Designated areas for the protection of marine life and habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
International Coastal Management Framework	Policy Initiative	Global	UN	2006	Global guidelines for sustainable coastal management practices	Coastal Zones	Active
Hope Spot Initiative	Conservation Program	Global	Mission Blue	2013	Recognizing and protecting critical marine environments worldwide	Various Marine Species	Active
Ocean Literacy for All	Educational Program	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Building ocean literacy globally through educational programs	General Public	Active
Sound Ecosystems for the Future	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Research on the sound ecosystems and their implications for marine life	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Habitat Protection Program	Conservation Initiative	Australia	Australian Government	2010s	Protect and restore coral habitats through policy and action	Corals	Active
Marine Conservation Courses	Educational Program	Global	Various Universities	2000s	University courses focused on marine conservation practices	Students	Active
“International Marine Debris Conference"	Conference	Global	Various Organizations	2008	Discuss global marine debris issues and solution strategies	Various Marine Life	Complete
Fishing Communities Conservation Initiative	Community Program	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Empowering fishing communities to engage in conservation efforts	Fisheries	Active
Marine Spatial Planning Initiatives	Policy Framework	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Strategic planning for sustainable marine resource use	Various Marine Life	Active
Ocean Awareness Campaign	Awareness Program	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Campaigns to raise awareness about ocean health and conservation	General Public	Active
Marine Recovery Program	Research and Conservation	USA	NOAA	2015	Addressing recovery of overfished species and ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Reef Watch Program	Monitoring Initiative	Global	NOAA	2000s	Monitoring coral reefs and providing alerts for bleaching	Corals	Active
Marine Invasive Species Prevention Program	Policy Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Strategies to prevent marine invasive species introduction	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Deep-Sea Biodiversity Assessment	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Assessing and reporting on deep-sea biodiversity	Deep-Sea Species	Active
Community Fisheries Cooperative	Community Program	USA	Local NGOs	1980s	Empower local fishermen to manage resources sustainably	Fish	Active
Marine Protection and Maintenance Project	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing marine protected areas	Various Marine Life	Active
Oil Spill Prevention Program	Policy Initiative	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Preventive measures to protect marine environments from oil spills	Marine Ecosystems	Active
“Healthy Oceans Coalition"	Alliance	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Coalition to promote ocean health and conservation actions	Various Marine Species	Active
Humpback Whale Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Monitoring the health and populations of humpback whales	Humpback Whales	Active
Marine Ecosystem Restoration Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Funding for the restoration of marine ecosystems globally	Various Marine Life	Active
Plastic Pollution Legislation Initiative	Policy Effort	USA	Various Governments	2018	Legislation aimed at reducing plastic pollution in oceans	Marine Life	Active
Coral Care Program	Conservation Initiative	Australia	Australian Government	2010s	Community involvement in coral care and restoration activities	Corals	Active
Climate Resilience Initiative for Marine Ecosystems	Conservation Program	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Strategies designed to enhance climate resilience of marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Beachfront Restoration Initiative	Community Project	USA	Local NGOs	2015	Engaged volunteers to restore and protect beachfront ecosystems	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Green Marine Certification Program	Certification Program	Canada	Green Marine	2007	Certification for marine sector firms demonstrating environmental performance	Marine Environment	Active
Endangered Marine Species Recovery Program	Conservation Initiative	USA	NOAA	2000s	Focused on recovery of endangered marine species	Endangered Species	Active
Coral Reef Resilience Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Research aimed at enhancing coral reef resilience to stressors	Corals	Active
Marine Conservation Trust	Funding Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Financial support for marine conservation projects and initiatives	Various Marine Species	Active
Urban Coastal Conservation Initiative	Policy Initiative	USA	Local Governments	2000s	Promoting sustainable practices in urban coastal areas	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Healthy Oceans and Coasts Program	Research Initiative	USA	NOAA	2015	Research and advocacy for the health of oceans and coastal areas	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Reef Protection Act	Legislation	USA	U.S. Congress	2016	A law to improve protections for coral reefs	Corals	Active
Marine Biodiversity Information Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2000s	Database of marine biodiversity to aid conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Carbon Sink Initiative	Climate Change Program	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Focus on protecting and enhancing oceans as carbon sinks	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Ocean Wildlife Observation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Citizen science projects to observe and report on ocean wildlife	Various Marine Life	Active
Coastal Water Quality Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Governments	2010s	Programs focused on improving water quality in coastal areas	Marine Life	Active
Marine Biobanking Initiatives	Conservation Program	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Conserving genetic materials of marine life for future studies	Various Marine Species	Active
School of Ocean Conservation	Educational Program	Global	Various Universities	2000s	Training and education programs focusing on marine conservation	Students	Active
Marine Ecosystem Adaptation Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020s	Funding for adaptation projects in marine ecosystems related to climate change	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Triangle Cleanup Project	Community Initiative	Southeast Asia	Various NGOs	2018	Community cleanup efforts to remove debris affecting coral health	Corals	Active
Marine Pollution Reduction Strategy	Policy Initiative	Global	UN	2012	Global strategies aimed at reducing marine pollution	Various Marine Life	Active
Community Marine Protected Areas	Community Program	USA	Local NGOs	2000s	Empowering local communities to create and manage MPAs	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystems Research Initiative	Research and Monitoring	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Research-focused efforts to understand marine ecosystems deeper	Various Marine Species	Active
Species at Risk Act for Marine Life	Legislation	Canada	Canadian Government	2002	Legislation aimed at protecting marine species at risk of extinction	Endangered Species	Active
Marine Invasive Species Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Monitoring invasive species impact on marine environments	Various Marine Life	Active
Oceanic Protection Academy	Educational Program	USA	Various NGOs	2015	Educational initiatives to prepare professionals for marine protection careers	Students	Active
Coral and Fish Health Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Monitoring health of coral reefs and associated fish populations	Corals, Fish	Active
Trash-Free Waters Initiative	Government Program	USA	EPA	2010s	Addressing nonpoint source pollution and preventing inflow of litter to waters	Marine Life	Active
Marine Species Reintroduction Program	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Efforts aimed at reintroducing species into their native habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
“Improving Data for Marine Species	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2000s	” “Focused on collecting better data for marine species conservation efforts	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
“Coastal Community Resilience Fund	” “Funding Initiative	” “USA	” “Local Governments	” “2020s	” “Supporting coastal communities to become more resilient to climate change	” “Coastal Marine Life	” “Active”
Pledge to Protect Our Oceans, "Awareness Campaign	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Encouraging individuals to commit to ocean protection efforts	General Public	Active"	NaN
Green Economy Ocean Initiative	Economic Program	Global	UN	2010s	Promoting sustainable economic practices in marine resource use	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Marine Fisheries Projects	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Research-focused projects aimed at improving fisheries sustainability	Various Fish Species	Active
Marine Public Engagement Programs	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Engagement programs to involve public in marine conservation activities	General Public	Active
Coral Reef Biodiversity Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Assessing biodiversity in coral reef ecosystems for conservation efforts	Corals, Fish	Active
Sustainable Fisheries Certification Program	Certification Program	Global	Marine Stewardship Council	1997	Promoting sustainable fishing through certification standards	Fish	Active
“Ocean Policy Initiative	” “Policy Framework	” “USA	” “Various Organizations	” “2010s	” “Creating frameworks for better ocean management and policy implementation	” “Various Marine Life	” “Active”
Marine Youth Ambassadors Program	Youth Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Engaging young people in marine conservation and advocacy efforts	Youth	Active
Ocean Rights Advocacy Initiative	Policy Advocacy	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Advocating for rights of the ocean and marine ecosystems in legislation	Marine Life	Active
Restoration of Coastal Wetlands Program	Conservation Initiative	USA	NOAA	2000s	Restoration efforts aimed at improving coastal wetland ecosystems	Wetland Species	Active
Community-Led Mangrove Restoration	Community Initiative	Southeast Asia	Local NGOs	2010s	Community projects focused on restoring mangrove ecosystems	Mangroves	Active
“Marine Species Monitoring Network	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2010s	” “Network aimed at consistent monitoring of marine species populations	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Fisheries Reform Campaign	Advocacy Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020s	Campaigns targeted at reforming inefficient fisheries practices	Fish	Active
Coral Science and Stewardship Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Combining research and community stewardship to protect coral reefs	Corals	Active
Marine Ecosystem Frameworks Initiative	Policy Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Developing frameworks for protecting marine ecosystems under policy	Various Marine Species	Active
Species Rescue Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Funding program to help rescue endangered marine species	Endangered Species	Active
Conservation through Carbon Offsets Act	Legislation	USA	U.S. Congress	2020	Promoting funding for marine conservation efforts via carbon offsets	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Collaboration for Marine Conservation	Partnership Program	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Partnerships between NGOs for collective marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Mid-Atlantic Ocean Conservation Collaborative	Collaborative Initiative	USA	NGOs	2015	Collaborative efforts for ocean conservation in the Mid-Atlantic area	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Photography for Conservation	Awareness Campaign	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Using coral photography to raise awareness on coral health issues	Corals	Active
Marine Sustainability Index Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Developing sustainability indices for marine conservation	Various Marine Species	Active
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative	Funding Program	USA	EPA	2010s	Funding initiatives aimed at restoring and protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem	Freshwater Species	Active
Marine Special Species Protection Program	Research Initiative	USA	NOAA	2010s	Focus on monitoring and protecting threatened marine species	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Adventure Education Program	Educational Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2000s	Programs aimed at educating about marine ecosystems through adventure learning	Youth	Active
Watershed Management for Ocean Health	Conservation Program	USA	Local Governments	2015	Programs aimed at managing watersheds to protect marine health	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Sustainable Ocean Farming Initiative	Economic Program	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Promoting sustainable ocean farming practices for food production	Various Marine Species	Active
Sediment Management for Marine Health	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2017	Management practices aimed at improving sediment health and reduction	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Marine Chemical Pollution Reduction Strategy	Policy Initiative	Global	UN	2015	Global strategies aimed at reducing chemical pollution in oceans	Various Marine Life	Active
Ocean Resources Management Framework	Policy Initiative	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Frameworks for managing ocean resources sustainably	Various Marine Species	Active
Beach Access and Conservation Program	Community Initiative	USA	Local NGOs	2020	Ensuring public beach access while promoting conservation efforts	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Conservation Virtual Summit	Conference	Global	Various Organizations	2021	Bringing together leaders for discussions on marine conservation strategies	Various Marine Species	Completed
Marine Animal Tracking Initiative	Research Project	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Tracking marine animals for behavior and conservation studies	Various Marine Species	Active
Plastic Free Coasts Initiative	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020s	Researching better waste management practices to protect coastlines	Marine Life	Active
Small-scale Fishery & Community Program	Community Program	Global	Local NGOs	2010s	Empowering communities to sustainably manage fisheries	Fish	Active
Marine Knowledge System Project	Research Collaboration	Global	Various Institutions	2010s	Creating systems to better document marine knowledge and research	Various Marine Species	Active
Ocean Restoration and Resilience Program	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Focused on restoring marine ecosystems that have degraded	Various Marine Species	Active
“Community Engagement for Marine Conservation	” “Outreach Program	” “Global	” “Various NGOs	” “2010s	” “Programs to engage communities in protecting marine ecosystems	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
“Integrated Coastal Zone Management Program	” “Policy Framework	” “Global	” “Various Governments	” “2000s	” “Frameworks designed to manage coastal areas sustainably	” “Various Marine Life	” “Active”
Ocean Literacy for Communities	Educational Program	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Programs to educate communities on ocean health and conservation	General Public	Active
Marine Species Identification Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Projects aimed at identifying and cataloging marine species	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Conservation Biobank	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Conserving genetic materials in biobanks for future research	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Conservation Software Development	Technology Initiative	Global	Various Developers	2010s	Developing software solutions for marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
“Sustainable Seafood Certification Initiative	” “Certification Program	” “Global	” “Marine Stewardship Council	” “1997	” “Promoting the certification of seafood products for sustainability	” “Fish	” “Active”
Coral Guardian Alliance	Partnership Program	Global	Coral Guardian	2019	Partnership for coral conservation initiatives	Corals	Active
Marine Pollution Science Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2000s	Focused on understanding and mitigating marine pollution	Various Marine Species	Active
Fishery co-management Initiative	Conservation Program	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Collaborative management programs for sustainable fisheries	Fish	Active
Marine Research & Education Network	Collaborative Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Networking education and research on marine topics	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystems Protection Grant Program	Funding Initiative	USA	NOAA	2020s	Grants for conservation initiatives targeting marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Education Program	Educational Initiative	USA	Local Governments	2010s	Educational programs focused on coastal ecosystems and health	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Community Blue Economy Investment Program	Economic Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Targeting investments in coastal communities for sustainable economies	Marine Ecosystems	Active
Coral Reef Ecosystem Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Assessing the health and biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems	Corals	Active
International Ocean Governance Forum	Conference	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Forum for discussing governance for sustainable ocean use	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Plastics Prevention Initiative	Policy Campaign	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Focus on policy and actions to prevent marine plastics pollution	Marine Life	Active
Sustainable Ocean Practices Initiative	Policy Initiative	Global	Various Governments	2015	Encouraging best practices in ocean industries for sustainability	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Fauna Rehabilitation Program	Conservation Initiative	Australia	Various NGOs	2015	Efforts focused on rehabilitating injured marine fauna	Marine Fauna	Active
Community-based Coastal Conservation Projects	Community Initiative	Global	Varied Local Organizations	2010s	Engagement of communities in coastal conservation projects	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Coral Race Initiative	Research Project	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Innovative projects to promote coral resilience and recovery	Corals	Active
Coastal Fishermen's Conservation Program	Research and Conservation	Global	Various NGOs	2019	Supporting coastal fishermen to engage in conservation efforts	Fish	Active
Robotics for Marine Conservation Initiative	Technology Initiative	Global	Various Companies	2020s	Utilizing robotics technology in marine conservation applications	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystem Adaptation Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Funding for projects aimed at helping ecosystems adapt to climate change	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Desertification Awareness Program	Awareness Campaign	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Raising awareness of desertification impacts on marine areas and species	Marine Life	Active
Water Quality Improvement Plan	Government Inititative	Global	Various Governments	2010s	Plans focusing on improving water quality in marine areas	Marine Life	Active
Ocean-Related Mental Health Initiatives	Community Program	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Awareness and programs focused on the mental health benefits of oceans	General Public	Active
Long-term Coral Monitoring Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2000s	Monitoring coral health over extended periods to inform conservation	Corals	Active
Marine Ecosystems and Food Security Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Assessing marine ecosystems' role in global food security	Various Marine Species	Active
International Biodiversity Day Campaign	Awareness Campaign	Global	UN	2018	Raising awareness about marine biodiversity and its importance	General Public	Active
One Ocean Initiative	International Collaboration	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Collaborative efforts aimed at a unified approach to ocean conservation	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Wetlands Efficiency Initiative	Research and Management	Global	Various Governments	2015	Improving efficiency and protection of coastal wetlands	Wetland Species	Active
Marine Technology for Conservation Program	Technology Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Innovative technology developments for marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Ocean Data Collective	Research Initiative	Global	Various Institutions	2015	Collaborative effort to compile and analyze ocean data for better management	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Policy Analysis Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGO	2000s	Analyzing marine policies for their effectiveness in conservation	Various Marine Life	Active
“Coastal Livelihoods and Resilience Program	” “Community Initiative	” “Global	” “Various NGOs	” “2019	” “Supporting coastal communities to adapt and manage resources sustainably	” “Coastal Marine Life	” “Active”
Coral Reef Vulnerability Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Assessing coral reefs' vulnerability to environmental stressors	Corals	Active
Marine Habitat Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Assessing the health and integrity of marine habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
Beach Frontier Initiative	Community Program	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Engaging communities in protecting beach ecosystems	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Coral Triangle Youth Engagement Program	Youth Initiative	Southeast Asia	Various NGOs	2015	Engaging youth in conservation and sustainability efforts	Corals	Active
“Marine Sustainability Advocacy Initiative	” “Campaign	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2018	” “Advocating for sustainable practices in marine resource management	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Ocean Protection and Preservation Partnerships	Collaborative Initiative	USA	Various Partners	2018	Partnerships focused on preserving and protecting ocean ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Adaptation Research Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2019	Developing techniques to enhance coral resilience to climate change	Corals	Active
Coastal Biodiversity Mapping Project	Research Program	Global	Various Research Organizations	2010s	Mapping coastal biodiversity hotspots for conservation efforts	Coastal Species	Active
Small-Scale Fisheries Initiative	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Supporting sustainable practices in small-scale fisheries	Fish	Active
Plastic Pollution Prevention Project	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020s	Community-driven initiatives to reduce plastic waste in the ocean	Marine Life	Active
Marine Wildlife Observation Program	Citizen Science Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Citizen science programs for observing marine wildlife	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Ecosystem Services Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Assessing the economic benefits provided by coral ecosystems	Corals	Active
Community Engagement for Marine Protection	Outreach Program	USA	Local NGOs	2018	Community programs aimed at engaging local residents in marine protection	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Habitat Conservation Strategy	Policy Framework	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Strategic framework for protecting marine habitats worldwide	Various Marine Species	Active
South Pacific Island Conservation Program	Conservation Initiative	South Pacific	Various NGOs	2010s	Conserving marine and terrestrial ecosystems in island communities	Marine Biodiversity	Active
Ocean Monitoring Assessments Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2010s	Ongoing assessments of ocean health and related ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Protected Areas Networking Initiative	Collaboration Program	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Building networks of MPAs for better conservation efficacy	Various Marine Species	Active
Blue Carbon Coastal Resilience Initiative	Conservation Program	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Restoring coastal blue carbon ecosystems for climate resilience	Mangroves, Salt Marshes	Active
Wastewater Treatment Improvement Project	Environmental Initiative	Global	Various Governments	2010s	Improving wastewater treatment to protect marine environments	Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystems Policy Review	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Reviewing and formulating policies for marine ecosystems management	Various Marine Species	Active
Corals and Coastal Ecosystems Research Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Research on the roles of corals and coastal ecosystems in health	Corals, Coastal Species	Active
Marine Ecosystem Services Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Universities	2017	Assessment of the services provided by marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
“Ocean Transition Strategies Initiative	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2020	” “Exploring potential strategies for transitioning to sustainable ocean management	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Integrated Coastal Management Program	Research and Management	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Integrated approaches for managing coastal and marine resources sustainably	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Seabed Mapping Technology Program	Technology Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Utilizing technology for mapping seabed ecosystems	Benthic Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystem Impacts of Climate Change Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Researching climate change effects on marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Community Engagement for Coastal Protection	Outreach Program	USA	Local NGOs	2019	Outreach programs for community involvement in coastal ecosystems	Coastal Marine Life	Active
“Fisheries Community-Based Management Program	” “Community Initiative	” “USA	” “Local NGOs	” “2015	” “Engaging fisheries communities in sustainable management	” “Fish	” “Active”
Marine Hydrodynamics and Conservation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2017	Studying hydrodynamics effects on marine life and conservation	Various Marine Species	Active
Ocean Conservation Technology Initiatives	Innovation Program	Global	Various Organizations	2020s	Innovating technologies for marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystems and Health Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Assessing marine ecosystems for health and conservation strategies	Various Marine Species	Active
“Indigenous Marine Conservation Practices Initiative	” “Community Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Indigenous Groups	” “2019	” “Promoting indigenous practices in marine conservation	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Watershed Management Practices for Ocean Protection	Research Initiative	Global	Various Institutions	2020s	Practices promoting watershed health for marine protection	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Wildlife Preservation Initiative	Conservation Program	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Preservation projects aimed at various marine wildlife species	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Health Monitoring Campaign	Awareness Initiative	Global	Various Coastal Organizations	2020s	Campaigns aimed at monitoring and promoting coral health	Corals	Active
Marine Ecosystem Restoration Grants Program	Funding Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Grants targeted at marine restoration projects,Various Marine Species"	Active	NaN
Marine Climate Change Vulnerability Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Institutions	2015	Assessing vulnerability of marine ecosystems to climate change effects	Various Marine Species	Active
Integrated Marine Resource Management Program	Policy Framework	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Integrated approaches to managing marine resources effectively	Various Marine Species	Active
Oceanographics and Marine Biology Education Program	Educational Initiative	Global	Various Universities	2015	Educational programs for oceanography and marine biology training	Students	Active
Coastal Clean Water Initiative	Environmental Program	USA	Various NGOs	2010s	Improving water quality along coastal areas for public health	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Fishery Resilience Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Organizations	2017	Building resilience in marine fisheries against climate change	Fish	Active
Marine Wildlife Refuge Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Governments	2015	Financial support for establishing marine wildlife refuges	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Health Assessment Research Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2010s	Research on factors affecting coral health and resilience	Corals	Active
Marine Heritage Conservation Program	Cultural Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Focus on conserving marine cultural heritage sites and practices	Marine Cultural Sites	Active
“Ocean Conservation Monitoring Initiative	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2015	” “Monitoring programs to assess the state of ocean conservations efforts	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active"
Integrated Bioregional Management Program	Policy Framework	Global	Various Governments	2000s	Managing marine environments through bioregional approaches	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystem Connections Research Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2020	Studying interconnections between different marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Community Resilience Empowerment Program	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020s	Programs targeting community resilience building in coastal zones	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Clean Ocean Campaigns	Awareness Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Raising awareness about the importance of ocean cleanliness	Various Marine Life	Active
Deep Sea Ecosystem Monitoring Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Focusing on the monitoring of deep-sea ecosystems	Deep-Sea Species	Active
Coral Restoration Initiatives Network	Collaborative Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2016	Network of organizations working on coral restoration	Corals	Active
“Addressing Ocean Plastics Action Plan	” “Policy Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Governments	” “2020	” “Action plans focusing on addressing the plastic crisis in oceans	” “Marine Life	” “Active”
Trust Fund for Coastal Restoration Projects	Funding Initiative	USA	Local Governments	2020	Supporting community-driven coastal restoration initiatives	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Assessing vulnerabilities of marine ecosystems under environmental stressors	Various Marine Species	Active
“Coral Protection Innovation Grants	” “Funding Program	” “Global	” “Various NGOs	” “2020	” “Funding for innovative projects aimed at coral protection	” “Corals	” “Active”
Ocean Energy for Conservation Initiative	Research and Innovation	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Exploring ocean energy sources for conservation use	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Wildlife Observation and Reporting System	Research Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	System for observing and reporting marine wildlife sightings	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Ecosystem Resilience Programs	Research Initiative	Global	Various Universities	2015	Research aimed at enhancing resilience of coral ecosystems	Corals	Active
Marine Environmental Impact Reporting Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2020s	Assessing impacts of human activity on marine environments	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Restoration Volunteer Programs	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2015	Engaging volunteers in coastal restoration activities	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Habitat Connectivity Research Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2016	Research on habitat connectivity for effective marine conservation	Various Marine Species	Active
“Community-Based Resource Management Initiatives	” “Community Program	” “Global	” “Local NGOs	” “2010s	” “Engaging communities in managing natural resources sustainably	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Coral Reef Protection Training Program	Educational Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Training initiatives for protecting coral reefs through best practices	Corals	Active
Empower Communities for Marine Conservation	Community Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Empowering local populations to participate in marine conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Policy Advocacy Coalition	Advocacy Group	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Coalition focused on advocating for effective marine policies	Various Marine Species	Active
“Marine Habitat Protection and Conservation Program	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Organizations	” “2020	” “Focusing on effective protection and conservation of marine habitats	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Marine Plastic Reduction Initiatives	Innovation Program	Global	Various NGOs	2018	Innovative approaches to reducing marine plastic pollution	Marine Life	Active
Coastal Habitat Restoration Planning Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2018	Planning initiatives aimed at restoring coastal habitats	Coastal Marine Life	Active
“Citizen Science Marine Monitoring Network	” “Community Initiative	” “Global	” “Various NGOs	” “2015	” “Engaging the public in monitoring marine ecosystems	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Climate Change Impacts on Marine Life Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Assessing climate change impacts on marine species and ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
River Basin Management for Marine Protection	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2017	Managing river basins to protect marine ecosystems from pollution	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Education Outreach Program	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2010s	Educational initiatives focused on marine ecosystems and conservation	General Public	Active
“Marine Biodiversity and Resilience Program	” “Research Initiative	” “Global	” “Various Research Institutions	” “2018	” “Studying marine biodiversity and ecosystem resilience	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Coral Reef Management Workshops	Community Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2016	Workshops targeted at training on effective coral reef management	Corals	Active
Marine Habitat Preservation Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Funding for initiatives aimed at preserving marine habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
Ocean Conservation Citizen Science Program	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020s	Citizen engagement in ocean conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Watershed Protection for Ocean Health Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2021	Protecting watershed health for improved marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystem Assessment Grants	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Grants for assessing marine ecosystems' health	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Gardening Initiatives	Community Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Community-driven efforts for coral restoration through gardening	Corals	Active
Marine Wildlife Habitat Restoration Programs	Conservation Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Focused programs for restoring marine wildlife habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Ecosystem Services Evaluation Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Evaluating the ecosystem services provided by marine environments	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Reef Conservation and Resilience Curriculum	Educational Program	Global	Various Schools	2020	Educational curriculum focusing on coral conservation	Students	Active
Marine Environment Conflict Resolution Initiative	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Addressing conflicts over marine environmental issues	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Biodiversity Emergency Fund	Funding Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Emergency funding for biodiversity conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
220 Marine Protection Initiatives	Global	Global	Various Organizations	2015	Comprehensive list of various marine protection initiatives	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2018	Assessing vulnerabilities of coastal regions under climate impacts	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Climate Resilience Research Program	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020s	Researching effective strategies for marine climate resilience	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Restoration and Recovery Plans	Research Program	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Plans focused on effective recovery of marine ecosystems	Various Marine Species	Active
Watershed Restoration Projects for Marine Health	Community Program	Global	Local NGOs	2020s	Implementing watershed restoration projects for marine health	Marine Life	Active
Marine Animal Tracking Collaborative	Research Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2015	Collaborative efforts for tracking marine animal populations	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Water Quality Improvement Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Governments	2018	Improving coastal water quality for public and marine health	Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystem Conservation Network	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Network focused on marine ecosystem conservation efforts	Various Marine Species	Active
Coral Reef Biodiversity Consortium	Research Collaboration	Global	Various Organizations	2017	Consortium focused on coral reef biodiversity and health	Corals	Active
Sustainable Coastal Tourism Initiative	Economic Program	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Promoting sustainable practices in coastal tourism industry	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Coastal Community Research Network	Community Initiative	Global	Various Research Institutions	2018	Research networks involving coastal communities in studies	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Citizen Engagement for Ocean Health Programs	Community Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2020s	Programs engaging citizens for ocean health efforts	Marine Life	Active
Marine Ecosystem Conservation Influence Project	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2018	Influencing marine biodiversity conservation policies	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Resource Management Best Practices Initiative	Policy Framework	Global	Various Organizations	2020	Identifying and promoting best practices in marine management	Various Marine Species	Active
“Empowering Local Communities in Marine Conservation	” “Community Program	” “Global	” “Various NGOs	” “2018	” “Empowering communities for effective marine conservation	” “Various Marine Species	” “Active”
Coral Reef Environmental Impact Studies	Research Initiative	Global	Various Institutions	2020	Studies assessing environmental impacts on coral reefs	Corals	Active
Marine Species Protection and Management Program	Policy Framework	Global	Various Governments	2020	Frameworks for protecting marine species and habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Social Innovation for Marine Conservation	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Innovative solutions for community engagement in marine efforts	Coastal Marine Life	Active
Marine Habitat Conservation Stewardship Program	Community Initiative	Global	Various NGOs	2020	Community-focused conservation stewardship of marine habitats	Various Marine Species	Active
Integrated Ocean and Coastal Policy Framework	Policy Initiative	Global	UN	2019	Guiding principles for coherent ocean and coastal management	Various Marine Species	Active
Marine Environment and Health Research Initiative	Research Program	Global	Various Research Institutions	2020	Investigating the links between marine health and human health	Various Marine Species	Active
Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring Network	Research Initiative	Global	Various Organizations	2019	Network for monitoring coastal ecosystems health	Coastal Marine Life	Active