Igniting public support
For a global network of
Marine protected areas

Hope Spots® are special places that are critical to the health of the ocean — Earth’s blue heart. Some Hope Spots® are already formally protected, while others still need defined protection. Under Dr. Earle’s leadership, the Mission Blue® team has embarked on a series of expeditions to shed light on these vital ecosystems and ignite support to safeguard them as marine protected areas.