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Champion Spotlight

In Peru’s Tropical Sea, Hope Spot Champions Daniel Cáceres Bartra and Stefanie Torres are advancing grassroots conservation in a biodiverse region vital for hammerhead sharks and humpback whales. Watch the video below to learn how, through Mission Blue support, their work has strengthened collaboration across government, science, and youth, including training young stewards for Peru’s newest marine protected area.

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“My Mission Blue is to defend life beyond human convenience. To restore the ocean’s dignity as a self-regulating, living entity.”

Daniel Cáceres Bartra

Tropical Sea of Peru Hope Spot Champion

“Mission Blue is a catalyst that gives us all the opportunity to showcase our beloved Hope Spots to the world and accelerate their protection.”

Daniel Cáceres Bartra

Tropical Sea of Peru Hope Spot Champion

“Supporting Mission Blue means supporting the spaces where science, ethics, and hope intersect.”

Daniel Cáceres Bartra

Tropical Sea of Peru Hope Spot Champion