The ocean harbors a dazzling diversity of creatures – invertebrates, marine mammals, corals, fishes, seagrasses, reptiles, plankton, cephalopods, kelp – and its briny depths still hold Great Mysteries. Yet, the ocean’s health is threatened by climate change, plastics, pollution, extraction and overfishing.
Plastics, pollution, and extraction practices
Overfishing and misguided fisheries policies
Unchecked oil spills
A population that has more needs than the ocean can meet
“The ocean is a living soup. I find that enchanting. I’m entranced by the abundance and diversity of life.”
– Sylvia Earle
– Sylvia Earle
Hope for the Oceans
Mission Blue’s Hope Spots — marine protected areas around the world — directly address challenges facing our ocean. Through our Hope Spots, we aim to protect 30% of the ocean and its living creatures by 2030.
That’s why Mission Blue created The Blue Circle, an exceptional community of donors who realize that, by working together, we can protect the ocean, Earth’s most precious resource – the blue heart of the planet. A gift of $1,000 or more will bring you into the Blue Circle, a community of people who have made a significant commitment to advance Mission Blue’s globally important work.
Members Receive
Updates on Mission Blue’s Hope Spot programs
Opportunities to travel to our Hope Spots
Invitations to special private events
The Blue Circle looks forward to welcoming you. Your gift represents an investment in the future of our planet.
Thank you for your extraordinary commitment to ocean conservation.
Please reach out to Susan Racanelli, Senior Director of Philanthropy with questions.
