Who We Are
OUR
NETWORK
The Blue Prosperity Coalition is a coalition of NGOs, academic institutions, foundations, and other organizations working together to assist committed governments in developing and implementing sustainable marine spatial plans to protect the environment and improve the economy at the same time.
We provide the expertise, funding, and tools for governments to create a comprehensive marine spatial plan. The Blue Prosperity Coalition aims to promote growth and prosperity while empowering sustainable management of marine resources and ecosystems.
GOVERNMENT
PARTNERS
PILOT
PROGRAMS
FOUNDING
PARTNERS
PROGRAM
LEADERS
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Blue Azores
Supporting Partner, Oceano Azul Foundation
Barbuda
Supporting Partner, barbudanGO
Blue Prosperity Fiji
Noo Raajje
Maldives
Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme
Samoa Ocean Strategy
Supporting Partner, Conservation International
Blue Prosperity Micronesia
Supporting Partner, Micronesia Conservation Trust
Tonga
Key Partner, Vava'u Environmental Protection Association
Creates and implements sustainable ocean plans in partnership with committed governments, local stakeholders and communities.
Exploring and protecting the last wild places in the ocean.
Advancing markets to restore nature.
Founded to unify and mobilize impactful voices at key moments that matter to drive positive ocean conservation action.
Supports marine conservation efforts around the globe through funding and grants.
An international funders’ collaborative comprised of new and experienced philanthropists dedicated to protecting the world’s five oceans.
TECHNICAL
LEADERSHIP
Ted Waitt
Founder/Chairman, Waitt Foundation, Waitt Institute and Blue Prosperity Coalition
Kathryn Mengerink, JD PhD
Executive Director, Waitt Institute
Adrian Arias
Program Manager, Oceans 5
Christopher Costello
UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
Tom Grueskin
Director, Blue Prosperity Coalition
Cherie Prothro-Shea
Managing Director, Waitt Foundation
J. Charles Fox
Executive Director, Oceans 5
Seth Horstmeyer
Program Director, Oceans 5
Dr. Sarah Lester
Assistant Professor, Florida State University
Will McClintock
Director, SeaSketch
Bruce Myers
AELaw
Enric Sala
National Geographic Pristine Seas
