Barbados Blue Bond

by Jo Smith | Sep 21, 2022 | Carribean, News, Projects

A new Blue Bonds project will unlock $50 million to help Barbados protect up to 30% of its marine ecosystems. Inclusive, Science-Based Marine Spatial Planning Is Key for Lasting Success. For small island nations struggling with debt, the lingering effects of the...Read More »

Belize Blue Bond

by Jo Smith | Nov 26, 2021 | Carribean, Marine Plans, Marine Protected Areas, News, Projects

On 5 November 2021, Belize and TNC announced an innovative US$364 million financial transaction with the Government of Belize that will enable the country to reduce its debt burden and generate an estimated US$180M for marine conservation, in support of Belize’s...Read More »

Marine Spatial Planning in Florida

by Kathryn | Sep 17, 2019 | News, North America, US

This month we have updated our Florida page to include a variety of projects that encompass a variety of MSP activities taking place within the state. New projects include: Spatial Planning to Support Oyster Fisheries and Restoration in Pensacola Bay TNC is working...Read More »

Bahamas Protected Area Design

by Jo Smith | Jul 2, 2018 | Carribean, Decision Support Tools, Marine Protected Areas, News, Projects

The Bahamas National Protected Area System currently protects approximately 10% of the country’s marine environment. Under the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI), the Bahamas has committed to effectively conserving and managing at least 20% of its marine coastal...Read More »

Hi-Res coral reef mapping!

by Jo Smith | May 10, 2018 | Carribean, News

The Nature Conservancy in the Caribbean, Carnegie Institution for Science and Planet launched a groundbreaking initiative to create the first-ever high-resolution map of the shallow waters of the entire Caribbean Basin. Groundbreaking photos of this innovative mission...Read More »

Long Island Sound Blue Plan!

by Kathryn | Apr 19, 2018 | News, North America, US

The first draft of the Long Island Sound Inventory of Natural Resources and Human Uses for the Long Island Sound Blue Plan was completed in March 2018. This is a nearly 300- page body of work discussing and referencing data and map products pertaining to LIS, and...Read More »