ADVANCING THE CREATION OF HIGHLY AND FULLY PROTECTED MARINE AREAS

Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy

2011 - Present

Challenge

Science shows that fully and highly protecting at least 30% of the ocean in a network of protected areas is needed to increase resilience to climate change and sustain long-term ocean health. However, less than 3% of the world’s ocean is currently covered by strong safeguards.

Action

With Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy, we focus on strengthening marine protection over 20 sites in 4 regions: the Mediterranean, Western Pacific, Southern Ocean, and the Easter Tropical Pacific. To do so, we work with communities, governments, Indigenous groups, scientists, and other partners to designate and effectively implement a network of marine protected areas. This is done by advancing the use of conservation technology, promoting the publication of scientific research, and encouraging governments to make and follow through on marine conservation commitments.

Impact

Marine Protected Areas supported

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km² of ocean protected alongside partners, including 12.2M highly & fully protected

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of highly & fully protected MPAs globally

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Partner

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