Today at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference, Carlos Eduardo Correa, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, announced the creation of four marine protected areas and marine management areas, including one that expands the fully protected Malpelo Sanctuary. With this remarkable action, Colombia surpasses the 30×30 ocean protection goal eight years before the 2030 deadline. 
 

 
Correa says, “We have declared a new corridor along with Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador.” He continues, ” There’s nothing more powerful than collective work and collective goals. Thank you to Dr. Sylvia Earle and Mission Blue for always being an inspiration.”
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue says, “What’s happening here today is a celebration of a strong move towards a turning point.…