From Local Action to Global Impact: MPA Day 2026
On 1 August, ocean communities around the world came together for Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day...
Published Sep 2026
Press Kit
Resources for journalists, media, and partners covering Mission Blue and Dr. Sylvia Earle.
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170+Hope Spots
115+Countries and the High Seas
35M+Square kilometers in the Hope Spot network
200+Hope Spot Champions
Founded by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. At the heart of Mission Blue’s work is the global Hope Spot network—places around the world recognized as critical to ocean health and championed by local people working to protect them.
Mission Blue brings together scientists, communities, conservation leaders, policymakers, partners, and supporters to accelerate meaningful ocean protection, advance science, and build momentum toward conserving and restoring at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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Mission Blue®, founded by Dr. Sylvia Earle, inspires action to explore and protect the ocean through a global network of Hope Spots®.
How Mission Blue turns ocean knowledge, community leadership, and global collaboration into action.
Explore Mission Blue Hope Spots and the people leading conservation efforts around the world.
Learn how Mission Blue is using science and emerging technologies to strengthen ocean knowledge and support protection.
Explore Mission Blue’s work to advance ambitious, science-based ocean policy and protection.
- IUCN article: New ocean Hope Spots, vetted by IUCN and Mission Blue, to ignite global support for ocean protection
- United Nations article: 30 New Mission Blue Hope Spots by 2020
Read conservation progress, Hope Spot successes, and stories of people taking action for the ocean.
Learn more about Mission Blue’s vision for a healthy ocean and the global movement working to protect it.
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Working on a Mission Blue story?
For interview requests, expert commentary, imagery, fact-checking, permissions, or other media inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mission Blue’s Communications Director, Emily Davenport.
About Mission Blue
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Mission Blue®, founded by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Mission Blue’s global Hope Spot® network recognizes special places that are scientifically identified as critical to ocean health and supported by local conservation leaders known as Hope Spot Champions. By connecting science, communities, policy, storytelling, and global partnerships, Mission Blue works to accelerate meaningful ocean protection and advance the goal of safeguarding at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.
Website: missionblue.org
