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Hello Everyone! My name is Artem, I'm 26 and I'm originally from Moscow, Russia.

Not much sea to explore there, but my dad was keen on fishing, which really got the whole water thing going for me. My father's passion for the sea is something I wholeheartedly share.

The overall concept of the ocean fascinated me as long as I can remember. The unexplored depths were calling to me from the works of H.P. Lovecraft and all sorts of fantasy and sci-fi movies. I'm a fan of diving and snorkeling, plan on getting a diver's certificate this year. I've studied international relations and worked in the sphere of Management and external communications. But science in general and marine biology in particular has never really gone off my radar.

I'm willing to go study marine biology in New Zealand next year. Plan on going the whole way to a PhD and commit to a scientific career. The Antarctic region and it's flora is of particular interest to me as well as the prospects of astrobiology.

I hope this course will help me make a more clear roadmap and help me find some people who may share helpful advice on my upcoming steps.

Let's make this world a better place together!

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Hiya! I'm Jen, also from Guernsey but now on a placement year exploring New Zealand and looking for work in the marine sector. The ocean has always had a central role in my life and I'm excited to see how we can preserve it so that these experiences can be shared with generations to come.

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Wanjoo (Welcome)
My name is Michael Howie
I live in the South West corner of Western Australia. This area is Wardandi country (the Wardandi people are the coastal Aboriginal people and have connections to this area of the coast for centuries), this area is known as  "the place of the dolphin dreaming".
I am an avid ocean user whether it's surfing, diving, paddle boarding or just beach combing, this part of Western Australia has it all. From large kelp forests, Sea grass meadows, world class surf breaks, inquisitive dolphins, great fishing and amazing white sandy beaches... there is always something to see and explore.
I am a Science teacher and am always trying to instill into my students the importance of the ocean and why it is vital for all of us to help protect and look after it.
I am fascinated with anything to do with the ocean... bathymetry, marine biology, ocean circulation, anything and everything really.
I am really looking forward to learning about the Blue Economy.

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Hello!
My name is Vicky and I come from a small island in the channel islands (UK) called Guernsey. I have grown up on this island which is surrounded by the ocean which created a connection from a very young age, especially since we have always lived a 5-10 minute walk from the beach. I have spent most of my life playing in the water with my family and friends which has made it a safe and relaxing space for me. I would love to learn more about the ocean and what I can do help protect the ocean around Guernsey.

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We have the most spectacular 50 miles of coast line and one of the largest grey seal breeding colonies

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Westport-Carters Beach Airport (WSZ), Westport

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Westport-Carters Beach Airport (WSZ), Westport

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Westport-Carters Beach Airport (WSZ), Westport

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Hi Everyone! My name is Kurt. I am from and currently reside in Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean twin-island state. I am fascinated by the ocean and its multitude of life forms. I also understand and appreciate the critical importance of keeping the world's oceans in 'good health' and the adverse impact on the Earth and all its inhabitants, if ocean environments are harmed by pollution and other factors.

I look forward to learning and growing in this Course.

I also look forward to mutually beneficial interactions with other Course participants.

Best wishes,
Kurt

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Kia ora, my name is Harry, I live in Auckland city. The closest beach to me is Judges bay. I like going there with my family to swim on summer evenings.

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Kia ora. My name is Craig.

My home is in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland City), which has many harbours and beaches. Within one hour drive from my house I can visit the Tasman Sea to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

My local moana (ocean) is Tīkapa Moana (The Hauraki Gulf). I have lived beside this water most of my life. It is a place where I have had many happy adventures with family and friends. The sea is a source of food and fun for most Aucklanders. I have played in it, taken fish from it, sailed on it.

Sadly, our local marine environment is under pressure, and I feel a strong sense of responsibility to protect this special place for future generations. My hope is to create is a safe and clean ocean environment for all to enjoy.

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Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, United States

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Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, United States

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Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, United States

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/papahanaumokuakea/

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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument " Marine Conservation Institute

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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument encompasses the ten small islands and atolls that are known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI), one of the most remote places in U.S. waters. Over 7,000 different species of marine animals call these waters home and about 1,700 of them are endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago.

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Arnavon Community Marine Park, Kerehikapa Island, Solomon Islands

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Arnavon Community Marine Park, Kerehikapa Island, Solomon Islands

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Arnavon Community Marine Park, Kerehikapa Island, Solomon Islands

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The Arnavon Community Marine Park protects a variety of marine ecosystems including mangrove forests, lagoons and a diverse array of corals. The Arnavon Islands are home to the largest gathering of nesting hawksbill turtles in the South Pacific - over 2,000 turtles nest there each year. However, the Arnavon Islands are home to more than just hawksbill turtles. Large schools of fish, green sea turtles, invertebrates, and other commercially viable species such as tridacnid clams, sea cucumbers and parrotfish also reside here.

The Arnavon Community Marine Conservation Area, an area of 152 km² was designated in 1995. The area was then upgraded to a Marine Park in 2017 and now covers 169 km².

A community-based management approach is part of what makes Arnavon a great example of marine conservation. Following a severe decline in the hawksbill turtle population in 1976, the Solomon Islands government declared the Arnavon Islands a sanctuary. However, the top-down management approach was short-lived, and in 1991, beach monitoring and turtle tagging began, marking the beginning of community-based management. The Park is currently managed by the Arnavon Community Marine Park Management Committee, made up of a representative from the Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Environment and Conservation, the Nature Conservancy, provincial fisheries officers from Isabel and Choiseul, and two representatives from the neighboring Kia, Waghena and Katupika communities.

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Arnavon Community Marine Park " Marine Conservation Institute

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The Arnavon Community Marine Park protects a variety of marine ecosystems including mangrove forests, lagoons and a diverse array of corals. The Arnavon Islands are home to the largest gathering of nesting hawksbill turtles in the South Pacific - over 2,000 turtles nest there each year.

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https://parksaustralia.gov.au/marine/parks/coral-sea/

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Welcome to the Coral Sea Marine Park, one of Australia's most spectacular marine treasures. The Coral Sea Marine Park covers 989,836 square kilometres and lies off the coast of Queensland, and is one of the world's largest marine parks.

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Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Gippsland VIC, Australia

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Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Gippsland VIC, Australia

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Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Gippsland VIC, Australia

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/wilsons/

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/crop/

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The Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve protects diverse habitats, including rocky coastline, sponge gardens and deep reefs, with high biodiversity and many endemic species. The reserve features warm temperate habitats representative of New Zealand's rich and unique waters.

Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve is located in the Hauraki Gulf along the coast of New Zealand's North Island. Nearly 1,000 marine species live within the reserve. It includes waters 800m from the coast and Goat Island, or Te Hāwere-a-Maki.

Te Hāwere-a-Maki is of great importance to Ngāti Manuhiri, the local Maori tribe. The Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve Conservation Management Strategy indicates that the Department of Conservation, "will be working to support iwi [Maori tribes] to achieve their aspirations in relation to these places and to implement settlements."

The ecosystems within the reserve are healthier and in a more natural state than those outside its boundaries. For example, before the marine reserve was created, much of the kelp forest on the reefs was overgrazed by sea urchins. Following the implementation of the Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve, sea urchins declined as the abundance and body size of spiny (rock) lobster and fish increased.

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Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve " Marine Conservation Institute

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The Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve protects diverse habitats, including rocky coastline, sponge gardens and deep reefs, with high biodiversity and many endemic species. The reserve features warm temperate habitats representative of New Zealand's rich and unique waters. Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve is located in the Hauraki Gulf along the coast of New Zealand's...

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/tubbataha/

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine protected area and world-renowned scuba diving site. It is home to more than 1,200 marine species, including sea grasses and algae, corals, sharks, rays, fishes, sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. The Park is an exceptionally healthy reef ecosystem and its strong no-take level protections ensure this biodiversity stays safe.

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is an important asset for global conservation, as 181 of the species found there are threatened to some degree, from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. Tubbataha is a breeding and rookery ground for many species of migratory and resident seabirds, including the Critically Endangered Christmas Island frigatebird, as well as the Endangered green sea turtles and Critically Endangered hawksbill sea turtle.

Because it's so far from land, Tubbataha only started to feel the effects of human exploitation in the 1980's. Recognizing its great biodiversity value, the government of the Philippines first protected the area through legislation in 1988. Protective regulations have only been strengthened since then, leading to international recognition including its Platinum Blue Park award.

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park " Marine Conservation Institute

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine protected area and world-renowned scuba diving site. It is home to more than 1,200 marine species, including sea grasses and algae, corals, sharks, rays, fishes, sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. The Park is an exceptionally healthy reef ecosystem and its strong no-take level protections ensure this biodiversity stays...

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/galapagos/

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The marine environment of the Galapagos Marine Reserve is made up of coral reefs, underwater cliffs, lagoons and wetlands. These ecosystems provide habitats to over 2,900 marine species that have been identified in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, including whales, dolphins, cormorants, sea lions, fur seals, penguins, marine iguanas, sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and rays. The Galapagos Marine Reserve accounts for the world's largest biomass of reef fish, the majority of which is made up of sharks including scalloped hammerhead, blacktip and mako sharks.The Galapagos Marine Reserve is situated at the intersection of three major currents: the Panama current, the Humboldt current, and upwelling equatorial current, all of which contribute to the massive amount of biodiversity of the region.

The Galapagos Marine Reserve was officially established in 1998, by the Organic Law of the Special Regime for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Galápagos. In 2001, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Reserva Marina de Galápagos " Marine Conservation Institute

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The marine environment of the Galapagos Marine Reserve is made up of coral reefs, underwater cliffs, lagoons and wetlands. These ecosystems provide habitats to over 2,900 marine species that have been identified in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, including whales, dolphins, cormorants, sea lions, fur seals, penguins, marine iguanas, sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and rays....

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Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados, San Juan Nepomuceno, Bolivar, Colombia

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Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados, Colombia

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Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados, Colombia

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/malpelo/

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Over 500 kilometers off the coast of Colombia lies Malpelo Island, the summit of an underwater ridge and the centerpiece of Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a spectacular dive spot, but its remote location and strong currents mean that few divers can explore its rich beauty.

A big draw for these divers is the massive shark aggregations that gather in Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. This strong marine protected area hosts schools of hammerhead, silky, and Galapagos sharks. Malpelo also teems with other wildlife, including many marine mammals and hundreds of species of fish.

Malpelo is the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, and has been expanded twice since its designation. Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos has recently pledged to double the sanctuary's size. Malpelo's management success is well-recognized worldwide, and it joined the network of Blue Parks as a Platinum level Blue Park in further recognition of its strong protection for marine wildlife.

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Santuario de Flora y Fauna de Malpelo " Marine Conservation Institute

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Over 500 kilometers off the coast of Colombia lies Malpelo Island, the summit of an underwater ridge and the centerpiece of Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a spectacular dive spot, but its remote location and strong currents mean that few divers can explore its rich beauty.

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Visitor Center, The Bahamas

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, The Bahamas

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, The Bahamas

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/exuma-cays/

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is an important site for the transport and settlement of the Caribbean spiny lobster larvae - a highly valued source of food and revenue with declining populations worldwide. It provides a critical reserve for lobsters to grow to their maximum size in shallow and deepwater reefs without fishing disturbance. The park similarly helps Nassau grouper conservation in the Bahamas: elevated grouper biomass within the park is predicted to have a spillover effect into outside areas, which benefits local fisheries and larval replenishment.

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is likely an important source of conch larvae. The queen conch is a cultural symbol of the Bahamas that supports subsistence and local fisheries throughout the country. Its populations are severely depleted throughout its range, and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is one of the few places left in the Bahamas where densities of conch above 50 per hectare occur consistently. These healthy conditions are also reflected by its thriving seabird colonies.

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is home to many species of nesting seabirds, earning it an Important Bird Area designation from BirdLife International. Its cliffs host a large colony of white-tailed tropicbirds and yellow warblers nest in its mangrove wetlands. The largest known Audubon's shearwater colony remaining in the West Indies is protected in the park as well.

Among the best-studied aspects of marine biodiversity in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park are the effects of marine reserve protection on reef fish populations: research has confirmed higher species richness within the park. There also appears to be lower abundances of sea urchin in the park, which likely indicates higher abundances of predatory fishes.

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park " Marine Conservation Institute

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The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was established by the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in 1958 under the National Trust Act to "protect the native flora and fauna, natural communities, and ecosystems that represent the biodiversity of the Park." Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park protects healthy mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, diverse coral reefs,...

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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California, USA

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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California, USA

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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California, USA

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/channel-islands/

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The Northern Channel Island MPAs, located off the coast of Southern California in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, protect a variety of marine ecosystems such as rocky intertidal communities, sea grass beds, giant kelp forests and deep sea coral gardens. The Northern Channel Islands MPAs include 11 state and federal no-extraction Marine Reserves and 2 no-extraction Special Closure Areas. Over 5,000 species of invertebrates, mammals like seals and sea lions, large open-water fish and seabirds reside there. The Channel Island MPAs protect a handful of endangered species such as blue whales, orcas and fur seals. The abundance of marine species in the region is largely due to high productivity driven by upwelling and its location between warm and cold water bioregions.

The MPAs around the Northern Channel Island are managed by three entities: the Channel Islands National Park, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. All three work together to create regulations and facilitate enforcement. The agencies also engage the ancestors of the indigenous coastal people, the Chumash, as well as other local community members. The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park were designated in 1980. The portions of the area within California state waters were designated in 2003. The Reserves and Conservation Areas were then adopted by NOAA and expanded into federal waters in 2006 and 2007.

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Marine Protected Areas around the Northern Channel Islands " Marine Conservation Institute

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The Northern Channel Island MPAs, located off the coast of Southern California in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, protect a variety of marine ecosystems such as rocky intertidal communities, sea grass beds, giant kelp forests and deep sea coral gardens. The Northern Channel Islands MPAs include 11 state and federal no-extraction Marine Reserves and 2 no-extraction...

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Nacionalni park Brijuni, Brionska ulica, Fažana, Croatia

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/brijuni/

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"It is a great honour to receive the Blue Parks Award that puts MPAs in the 'spotlight', their achievements "on the ground" and encourage them to become even more effective in ocean conservation. This award goes to our staff, communities, partners and stakeholders that make the positive changes possible." - Marno Milotic, PhD, Brijuni National Park general manager

Brijuni National Park encompasses 14 small islands off the Istrian coast of Croatia in the Northern Adriatic Sea. This biodiversity hotspot is well known for its high seagrass species diversity, and the critical nursery and foraging habitat the seagrass meadows provide for the charismatic fish and invertebrates found here. Experts anticipate these seagrass meadows may serve as an ecological refugia, particularly for the parks many calcareous organisms, as climate change impacts continue to amplify over the coming years. This is due to the incredible carbon sequestration abilities of the seagrass meadows and the corresponding buffering of ocean pH levels in the surrounding area.

Flooded sea caves and subtidal limestone rocky reefs, whilst seemingly devoid of life from land, also host an abundance of life beneath the surface. Invertebrate species of conservation concern such as the endemic noble pen shell, orange puffball sponge, and European lobster can be found lurking in the subtidal regions where they form complex, ecologically important food chains. IUCN Red List species such as the Bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, as well as a number of important bird species, frequently migrate through and nest in Brijuni National Park.

The collaboration of management bodies with the recently launched Climate Change Platform for Mediterranean MPAs and MPA Adapt, two initiatives which aim to provide the most up-to-date climate change impacts and information on MPAs, has allowed managers to create adaptive management plans and continually update management methods to best suit the MPAs needs. This science-based and innovative approach to MPA management is a cornerstone in the parks success and has played a key role in it becoming a Blue Park.

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Nacionalni Park Brijuni " Marine Conservation Institute

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"It is a great honour to receive the Blue Parks Award that puts MPAs in the 'spotlight', their achievements "on the ground" and encourage them to become even more effective in ocean conservation. This award goes to our staff, communities, partners and stakeholders that make the positive changes possible."

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Reserva Natural de Cervera de la Marenda-Banyuls, France

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Reserva Natural de Cervera de la Marenda-Banyuls, France

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Reserva Natural de Cervera de la Marenda-Banyuls, France

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/cerbere-banyuls/

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The Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls protects thriving seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, soft sediment areas and underwater cavities in the western Mediterranean Sea. Its diverse habitats allow for exceptional biodiversity: there are 1,239 animal species and 497 plant species known to live within the reserve. The Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls features seagrass meadows of Posidonia oceanica, an endemic species of the Mediterranean that acts as a nursery for many species, including the noble pen shell, seahorses, octopuses and sea breams.

The rocky reefs of Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls are home to many species of molluscs, crustaceans, and fish. Coralligenous formations in the reserve also provide habitat for more than 500 invertebrate species, while underwater cavities are home to spiny lobsters, moray eels, red scorpionfish, and groupers. The reserve is important habitat for the endangered and endemic dusky grouper.

The main objective of the Pyrénées-Orientales General Council, the regional government responsible for managing the Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls, is to protect the seabed and marine species and to sustainably manage human activities and development. It aims to protect areas that are valuable for local biodiversity, geology or other natural features as well as fragile, rare and threatened ecosystems. The reserve guarantees the protection of animal and plant species as well as their habitats.

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Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls " Marine Conservation Institute

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The Réserve Naturelle Marine de Cerbère-Banyuls protects thriving seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, soft sediment areas and underwater cavities in the western Mediterranean Sea. Its diverse habitats allow for exceptional biodiversity: there are 1,239 animal species and 497 plant species known to live within the reserve.

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/aldabra/

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Aldabra Atoll is a large raised coral atoll, in the south-west Seychelles. Described as "one of the wonders of the world," the reserve is surrounded by near-pristine coral reefs and a mosaic of marine habitats which support a huge diversity and abundance of marine life such as manta rays, tiger sharks, orca and humpback whales. The atoll hosts many endangered and endemic species, on land as well as in the water; it is one of the Indian Ocean's most important nesting sites for green turtles, hosts the last dugong population in Seychelles and has the world's largest giant tortoise population. Aldabra is considered a global biodiversity hotspot for its remarkable marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The remoteness of the region has minimized human accessibility and impact, allowing the ecosystem to remain largely intact.

The Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve was designated in 1981, and is legally protected under the Seychelles national legislation. In 1982, Aldabra Atoll was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its unique geological structure and massive array of marine biodiversity. In 2018, the reserve was expanded from 439 km² to 2599 km², to include more areas of ecological significance. The reserve currently protects many ecosystems aside from coral, including mangroves, seagrass beds, rocky shorelines and sand bars.

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Aldabra Atoll Special Reserve " Marine Conservation Institute

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Aldabra Atoll is a large raised coral atoll, in the south-west Seychelles. Described as "one of the wonders of the world," the reserve is surrounded by near-pristine coral reefs and a mosaic of marine habitats which support a huge diversity and abundance of marine life such as manta rays, tiger sharks, orca and humpback whales....

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CONANP - Parque Nacional Revillagigedo, De La Langosta, La Selva Fidepaz, La Paz, BCS, Mexico

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https://marine-conservation.org/blueparks/awardees/revillagigedo/

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"Being part of the Blue Park MPA Network is an honor and also motivates us to continue working to improve effective management for the conservation and defense of the species and ecosystems of Mexico and our planet." - Eréndida Frias Hernández, Director of Revillagigedo National Park

Revillagigedo National Park is comprised of a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from towering shield volcanoes to shallow coral reefs, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, and seamounts all teeming with life. Strong oceanic currents converging at the boundary of the Mexican Pacific Transition and Southern California Pacific stimulate a highly productive environment, bringing rich nutrients from the benthos. This fuels the rich and abundant biodiversity seen at Revillagigedo National Park: sharks, giant manta rays, turtles, several species of cetaceans, and numerous other fish species, 16 of which are endemic to the Revillagigedo Archipelago. The rocky reef ecosystem hosts half of all recorded marine fauna species in the region and is one of the most diverse in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. The reefs have also been heralded as an ecological refugia, demonstrating enhanced resilience to the increasing effects of climate change.

Conservation of the park's valuable habitat is the main priority of management, which has focused on bolstering surveillance, monitoring and inspection efforts through close collaboration with multiple authorities. High levels of compliance with MPA regulations reported in the park, paired with substantial funding, allows for continued protection of the area, and accrual of the many biodiversity benefits associated with strongly protected marine protected areas.

Designated as an Important Bird Area in 2000, a Ramsar site in 2003, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, and Hope Spot in 2018, Revillagigedo National Park protects ecosystems with tremendous value and received a gold level Blue Park Award in 2021.

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Parque Nacional Revillagigedo " Marine Conservation Institute

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"Being part of the Blue Park MPA Network is an honor and also motivates us to continue working to improve effective management for the conservation and defense of the species and ecosystems of Mexico and our planet." - Eréndida Frias Hernández, Director of Revillagigedo National Park Revillagigedo National Park is comprised of a variety...

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Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, Caravelas - State of Bahia, Brazil

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Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, Caravelas - State of Bahia, Brazil

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Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, Caravelas - State of Bahia, Brazil

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Principais Atrativos

São diversos os atrativos do Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos, a maioria deles são desfrutados por meio de passeios embarcados. E as duas principais formas de se fazer este passeio, são:

1. Passeio Bate-volta (~07h às 18h) 2. Passeio com pernoite - Live aboard (de 2 a 4 dias)

Conheça as principais atrações do Parque dos Abrolhos e como conhecê-los.

Visitação ao Arquipélago dos Abrolhos

Localizado a cerca de 70 km de Caravelas-BA, o Arquipélago dos Abrolhos é composto por um conjunto de cinco ilhas de origem vulcânica: Redonda, Siriba, Guarita, Sueste e Santa Bárbara. Nesta última, sob jurisdição da Marinha do Brasil, é mantido desde 1861 o Farol de Abrolhos.

Conheça aqui as empresas que possuem autorização para realizar passeios até o arquipélago dos Abrolhos.

Passeio Bate-Volta

Passeio Pernoite

➡️ Mergulho livre (apnéia) e mergulho autônomo

A observação do fundo mar na área de maior biodiversidade marinha do Brasil proporciona uma rica experiência aos visitantes. Seja em águas rasas ao redor das ilhas do Arquipélago, seja em áreas mais profundas, é possível observar peixes recifais, corais, gorgônias, tartarugas marinhas entre tantos outros.

O Parque abriga ainda 03 naufrágios abertos à visitação, e uma extensa área de chapeirões - formações recifais únicas, em formato de grandes cogumelos de até 30 metros.

O mergulho livre e snorkeling, pode ser realizado em diversas áreas do Arquipélago, principalmente nas ilhas Siriba e Santa Bárbara, próximo aos fundeadouros. O mergulhador tem a oportunidade de observar a rica diversidade de tartarugas marinhas, peixes recifais, invertebrados, algas e corais.

Passeio Bate-Volta

Passeio Pernoite

O mergulho autônomo permite ao visitante, além disso, mergulhar em naufrágios, cavernas e chapeirões, além de mergulhos noturnos no Arquipélago.

Passeio Pernoite

Trilha subaquática do Chapeirão Mau-Mau: próximo à ilha Santa Bárbara, o chapeirão Mau-Mau oferece a oportunidade de um mergulho noturno nesta estrutura única. A trilha apresenta pontos de interesse identificados e um sistema de cabeamento para ampliar a segurança e auxiliar na interpretação ambiental aos visitantes.

Passeio Pernoite

* Fique atento! O mergulho no Parque somente pode ser realizado em locais pré-estabelecidos e acompanhado de condutor de visitantes autorizado pelo Parque.

➡️ Observação de Baleias Jubarte

Estas gigantes do Oceano iniciam sua migração para a costa brasileira ao final do verão Antártico, onde passaram cerca de 4 meses se alimentando. Chegam ao Banco dos Abrolhos em meados de junho, atraídas pelas águas claras, quentes e rasas desta região. Aqui, a população de aproximadamente 20.000 baleias-jubarte se reproduz e tem seus filhotes. Permanece até novembro, nos presenteando ao longo deste período com a chance de observar o espetáculo destes fascinantes mamíferos.

O Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos é um dos pontos mais privilegiados do mundo para a observação de baleias. Os meses de maior número de avistagens são agosto e setembro.

Além das baleias-jubarte, outros cetáceos são avistados nas águas de Abrolhos, como os golfinhos de dentes-rugosos, golfinhos nariz-de-garrafa e botos-cinza, além da baleia franca austral e a baleia minke.

Atenção:

As operadoras credenciadas devem seguir as normas de avistagem das baleias:

(i) a aproximação deve ser realizada pela lateral do grupo;

(ii) manter a distância mínima de 100m dos animais;

(iii) não perseguir o grupo por mais de 30 minutos;

(iv) não interromper a rota de navegação dos animais;

(v) um máximo de duas embarcações deve se aproximar do grupo.

Para garantir o bem-estar dos animais e evitar o risco de acidentes, a legislação brasileira proíbe o mergulho com baleias e golfinhos. A distância mínima de 50 metros dos animais deve ser respeitada (Portaria IBAMA 117/1996).

Passeio Bate-Volta

Passeio Pernoite

➡️ Observação de aves

O visual paisagístico do arquipélago é algo deslumbrante, e o espaço aéreo é amplamente ocupado e muito rico. As ilhas abrigam importantes ninhais de aves marinhas, distribuídos de diferentes maneiras entre as diferentes ilhas:

Ilha Siriba: é possível observar e caminhar bem próximo a ninhais do atobá-branco ou mascarado e das grazinas do bico vermelho;

Ilha Redonda: destaca-se a maior colônia reprodutiva das Fragatas no Arquipélago. Abriga ainda ninhos de Atobás Brancos e Marrons e de Grazinas,

Ilha Guarita: área intangível do Parque, abriga um grande ninhal de Beneditos, ou Viuvinhas, que ocupam a ilha em sua totalidade entre os meses de março a setembro

Ilha Sueste: área intangível e mais isolada, abriga a principal colônia dos Atobás Marrom no Arquipélago e mais ninhos de todas as outras espécies

Passeio Bate-Volta

Passeio Pernoite

➡️ Trilha Guiada na Ilha Siriba

A trilha guiada na ilha Siriba, com cerca de 1.600 metros, permite o desembarque do turista em terra firme, além do contato próximo com um ninhal de Atobás-brancos e a Grazina do bico vermelho, aves marinhas residentes do Arquipélago.

A caminhada é assistida por membros da equipe do ICMBio e condutores de visitantes autorizados, que enriquecem o passeio com informações sobre as ilhas e sua biodiversidade.

Atenção: aproveite melhor a experiência utilizando calçados confortáveis e estáveis para proteger os pés. Lembrando, não é permitido fumar na ilha, nem retirar quaisquer materiais.

Passeio Bate-Volta

Passeio Pernoite

➡️ Trilha Guiada na Ilha Redonda

A trilha guiada na ilha Redonda também permite o desembarque do turista em terra firme, numa curta faixa de areia que permite admirar um ângulo único do Arquipélago.

Na ilha também ocorrem desovas de tartarugas cabeçudas, podendo algumas aberturas de ninho serem acompanhadas pelos visitantes (as desovas ocorrem normalmente de setembro à março).

Atenção: o passeio na ilha Redonda é conciliado em passeios de pernoite, para garantir um desembarque e embarque mais seguro, conforme as condições de vento e maré na região.

Passeio Pernoite

➡️ Centro de Visitantes do Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos

Na Praia do Kitongo, em Caravelas/BA, o visitante pode conhecer o Parque em uma visita monitorada para obter informações sobre os atrativos do Parque, passando por painéis, vídeos, bem como ter uma experiência incrível com óculos de Realidade Virtual 360*, que transmitem uma sensação quase idêntica à de quando se está caminhando, mergulhando ou sobrevoando a região.

O Centro de Visitantes está aberto ao público todos os dias da semana, e de terça a domingo conta com visitas guiadas com membros da equipe do ICMBio e voluntários.

O Centro de Visitante abriga ainda uma réplica da baleia Jubarte em tamanho natural de um adulto.

E também a Trilha do Marobá, com 1 km de extensão, onde o visitante tem contato com os ecossistemas costeiros da restinga e dos manguezais.

Durante todos os passeios no Parque Nacional o visitante conta com a orientação e supervisão de condutores de visitantes, para prestar informações e auxiliar os visitantes nos cuidados com o ambiente e com sua segurança.

Como o Parque está localizado em uma das regiões de maior biodiversidade marinha do Brasil e do Oceano Atlântico Sul, o contato do turista com a natureza torna-se uma experiência deslumbrante. E a permanência nas embarcações faz com que o visitante acompanhe como é a vida destes profissionais que trabalham no mar em prol da conservação.

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