MISSION BLUE

Mission Blue™ inspires action to explore and protect the ocean

Led by legendary oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue™ is uniting a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas – Hope Spots®. Under Dr Earle’s leadership, the Mission Blue™ team implements communications campaigns that elevate Hope Spots® to the world stage through documentaries, social media, traditional media and innovative tools like Esri ArcGIS. Mission Blue™ also embarks on regular oceanic expeditions that shed light on these vital ecosystems and build support for their protection.

Currently, the Mission Blue™ alliance includes more than 200 respected ocean conservation groups and like-minded organizations, from large multinational companies to individual scientific teams doing important research.

Additionally, Mission Blue™ supports the work of conservation NGOs that share the mission of building public support for ocean protection. With the concerted effort and passion of people and organizations around the world, Hope Spots® can become a reality and form a global network of marine protected areas large enough to restore the ocean, the blue heart of the planet.

Mission Blue™ joined the MPA Day cause in 2024 helping to promote the celebration across many Hope Spots®, with many more involved in 2025.