Posts by Maria Lopez-Bringuier

About Us

Marine Conservation Institute works to protect and restore ocean ecosystems through science-based policy, innovative tools, and partnerships that advance durable, effective marine protection.

The Institute helps strengthen marine protected areas and marine conservation outcomes worldwide through programs that support effective place-based protection, improve access to trusted ocean data, and advance ocean governance—especially in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Key areas of work

• Blue Parks: advancing high-quality, effective marine protected areas through rigorous science-based standards
• Marine Protection Atlas: improving transparency and access to global data on marine protected areas
• High Seas: supporting ocean governance and implementation efforts that strengthen protection beyond national waters

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Preferred organization name: Marine Conservation Institute (or “the Institute” on second reference).