Blue Prosperity Coalition

Join us in welcoming Duy Pham to the Waitt Institute as the Blue Finance Manager. In this role, Duy supports Blue Prosperity programs by developing economic and financial analyses and models and contributing to strategies that advance sustainable blue economic development. His work spans aquaculture, sustainable finance, tourism, and marine conservation, with a focus on developing practical solutions that create economic opportunities while supporting healthy marine environments. Duy brings...

Join us in welcoming Per Christian Kaels to the Waitt Institute as the Aquaculture Manager. In this role, Per Christian leads the Waitt Institute’s efforts to develop and implement aquaculture strategies in countries where they can support sustainable ocean economies and local livelihoods. He brings more than 30 years of international experience across aquaculture and the broader Blue Economy. Per Christian has worked across the United States, Brazil, Norway, the Middle East, and Asia,...

Island nations are responsible for managing some of the world's largest ocean territories. These marine areas support fisheries, biodiversity, tourism, cultural heritage, livelihoods and national security, yet monitoring and protecting them remains a significant challenge. During the Virtual Island Summit 2026, experts from the Waitt Institute, Global Fishing Watch, and the Regional Government of the Azores, the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network and maritime enforcement...