Dominican Republic Leads Global Promise to Protect 30 per cent of its waters
Dominican Republic commits to protecting over 30% of its waters – six years early – creating the Caribbean’s first transboundary marine reserve.
16 April 2024
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Dominican Republic pledges to protect 30% of its waters
Dominican Republic pledges to protect 30.8% of its ocean, creating the Caribbean’s first transboundary marine protected area on Beata Ridge.
15 April 2024
Blue Marine Foundation launches new partnership with Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance
Award will fund projects including coral protection, and training youth marine rangers.
09 May 2022
Marine protection in the Dutch Caribbean
This island cluster of the Dutch Caribbean hosts a huge variety of species, many of them unique. Local governments and conservation groups have made major marine protection commitments — and Blue Marine is supporting their delivery.
Mapping whale and turtle pathways in the Dominican Republic
When the Caribbean nation committed to protecting 30 per cent of its waters in 2024, Blue Marine supported the designation of two extensive marine protected areas. These will be safe home for an abundance of animal and plant life.
Migratory pathways of whales
The migration and aggregation patterns of whales can often cross the path of international shipping – with disastrous results. Now a series of initiatives is promoting safer transport routes to avoid cetacean habitats.
Protecting manatees in Panama and Costa Rica
At Jangamo Bay on the wildlife-rich eastern coast of Africa, we are working with partners to help designate a marine protected area, to eliminate net fishing, and empower local women to cultivate mussels.
Sustainable marine management in St Kitts and Nevis
The fishing and tourism industries of the Caribbean nation depend on the good health of its rich coral reef and seagrass. Blue Marine is working with local partners to tackle the degradation that threatens them both.
Sustainable management in St Vincent & the Grenadines
Blue Marine’s support in St Vincent and Grenadines has led to a closed season on fishing for the sea snails, and a proposal for nursery rest areas to protect juvenile populations.
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