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John Weber Joins the Waitt Institute as Marine Spatial Planning Director
Policy expert joins the Institute team, bringing experience in management and planning for sustainable use of marine resources San Diego,...
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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The Work Must Go On: How to safely conduct fieldwork during a pandemic
Background In March 2020 the world as we know it was brought to a halt. At the Waitt Institute, much of our work involves traveling—from...
Mar 18, 20214 min read
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Noo Raajje Begins Second Expedition to Complete Comprehensive Study of Maldivian Coral Reefs
The 1,190 Maldivian islands total only 1% of the nation’s territory, making the ocean its most abundant and important resource....
Mar 16, 20214 min read
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Giving Community Opportunity: An Interview with Asha Frank
Asha Frank is the co-founder of the first locally-led NGO on Barbuda, BarbudanGO. Frank was instrumental in facilitating emergency...
Mar 8, 20215 min read
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Designing Marine Spatial Planning Legislation for Implementation: A Guide for Legal Drafters
This article was originally published by Environmental Law Institute. To date, little attention has been paid to how countries can give...
Feb 10, 20214 min read
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A Window to Another World: Using Imagery and Storytelling to Protect Our Ocean
By Weldon Wade At the 2020 Virtual Island Summit, an online conference hosted by Island Innovation, the world was able to learn from four...
Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Bring Locals to the Table: The Importance of Community Involvement for Success
At the 2020 Virtual Island Summit, an online conference hosted by Island Innovation, the world was able to learn from four young...
Jan 13, 20213 min read
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Waitt Institute adds Dr. Pablo Granados-Dieseldorff as Sustainable Fisheries Director
Fisheries specialist will strive to support fishing livelihoods and marine resources to foster healthy, productive seas across all...
Jan 8, 20213 min read
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My Job, My Home, My Responsibility
By Kendra Beazer At the 2020 Virtual Island Summit, an online conference hosted by Island Innovation, the world was able to learn from...
Jan 4, 20213 min read
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Noo Raajje Debuts in the Maldives with Virtual Public Launch
"Today, I’m excited to take this partnership further, with the launch of the Noo Raajje, or Blue Maldives, program. This program will...
Dec 16, 20203 min read
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What I Deserve is an Ocean to Go Back to
By Hana Amir Hana Amir is a marine biologist at the Maldives Marine Research Institute where she oversees coral reef related research....
Dec 15, 20204 min read
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Noo Raajje Program Adds Three Team Members Ahead of Public Launch
Maldivian Program dedicated to a thriving Blue Economy and environmental protection brings on three experienced staff to guide goals and...
Dec 13, 20204 min read
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Dr. Angus Friday Joins the Waitt Institute as the Blue Economy Director
The former World Bank’s Ocean Representative and Grenada Ambassador brings experience and solutions for Blue Prosperity Coalition...
Oct 23, 20203 min read
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Samoa Takes a Big Step for Oceans with a New Partnership with Blue Prosperity Coalition
The Independent State of Samoa has partnered with the Blue Prosperity Coalition and Conservation International to protect 30% of its ocean.
Oct 16, 20204 min read
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What Does the Future Hold: An Ocean Perspective
As countries adapt to the new reality of 2020, with its harsh economic and community impacts, there has been talk about how to rebuild.
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Blue Prosperity Coalition Commits $150 Million to Help Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030
With funding from the Waitt Foundation, the Blue Prosperity Coalition intends to commit $150 million to ocean conservation.
Oct 23, 20192 min read
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​More Than One Million km2 of New Ocean Protected Areas Committed in Light of New Climate Report
New York, Wednesday September 25th – The Blue Prosperity Coalition (BPC) commends the announcement of robust marine protection...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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More Than One Million Km2 of New Ocean Protected Areas Committed in Light of New Climate Report
Grave findings from the IPCC on ocean climate impacts mean protected areas urgently needed, say island leaders The Republic of Maldives &...
Sep 24, 20193 min read
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President Panuelo Partners with Blue Prosperity Coalition to Protect 897,000 Km2 of Ocean
The Federated States of Micronesia partners with the Blue Prosperity Coalition to protect 30% of its ocean by 2030.
Sep 24, 20193 min read
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Migratory Tuna Spawn Inside Pacific Marine Protected Area
Photo: Brian Skerry NG Image Collection San Diego, August 5, 2019 – Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have proven themselves as successful...
Aug 4, 20195 min read
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