Scientists have discovered that even highly migratory species like tuna and other large pelagic fish consistently return to the same ocean hotspots to spawn year after year, highlighting critical areas that can be safeguarded from extractive practices through ocean management practices like the designation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), targeted fishing closures, and effective ecosystem-based fisheries management.   This study shows that the benefits of spawning in areas w

Join us in welcoming Cooper Roberts to the Waitt Institute as a Blue Economy Manager. In this role, Cooper will support the Waitt Institute’s partner countries in developing and implementing sustainable Blue Economy strategies that promote equitable growth, ocean stewardship, and community wellbeing.  He brings over a decade of experience managing international development and economic inclusion programs across Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and Asia, with a focus on bu

Nice, France (9 June, 2025) — Ocean leaders from around the world convened at the third Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum to celebrate...

Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​...

Azores Marine Protected Area Network Secures Support for Implementation

In 2024, Blue Prosperity partners around the world led by example in advancing sustainable ocean management for a healthier ocean,...

Olivia Grace Barnes joined the Waitt Institute as a Communications Intern and has now transitioned to the role of Communications Fellow....

SAMOA RELEASES PLAN TO FULLY PROTECT 30% AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGE 100% OF ITS OCEAN BY 2030 Nine new fully protected MPAs will be...

24 October 2024—Apia, Samoa -  Created by and for the people of Samoa, the Marine Spatial Plan will support the sustainable management of...

AZORES PROTECTS 30% OF ITS SEA TO ESTABLISH LARGEST MARINE PROTECTED AREA NETWORK IN NORTH ATLANTIC The Azores has created the largest...

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal  - As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), the Autonomous Region of the...

Dr. Shaistha Mohamed has joined the Waitt Institute as its new Stakeholder Engagement Manager under the Marine Spatial Planning team.

Fathimath Nistharan (Nisthu) has joined the Waitt Institute as Marine Spatial Planning Manger.

Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 30 August 2024  - After nearly a week at sea, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) arrived in Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands...

John Kaitu’u has joined the Waitt Institute as a Marine Spatial Planning Technical Manager. In this role, he will assist partners in mapping

Suva, Fiji, [16 August 2024] — After nearly a decade, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) is once again embarking on a momentous international voyage...

In our world, every day is World Ocean Day - but we want to take this important opportunity to celebrate you, the partners of the Blue...

19 April 2024, Paphos, Cyprus - Commonwealth countries united to strategize collective action towards 30% marine protection by the year...

World leaders gathered at the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece, and the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus...

Athens, Greece (15 April, 2024) - World leaders convened at the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece to commemorate shared achievements...