Meeting today’s Earth and Ocean challenges.
**NEW! Global Marine Protected Area Workforce Study —2025 ** (learn more)
From sharks and rays to protected areas and pollution, we lead systems-level research. We typically work with, for, and on behalf of others. Contact us to work together to pursue urgent, data-driven questions and solutions.
New! How many people work in protected areas today?
Scaling MPAs for 30x30 requires a strong workforce. Help us understand the current numbers so we can plan for what’s needed. MPA managers and staff—take our quick survey!
We run many inclusive projects to ensure every observation counts.
Our global, participatory science projects harness observations from around the world—tracking biodiversity, sharks, manta rays, seahorses, turtles, jellyfish, whales, marine heatwaves, and the threats they face. Every observation matters.
