Mission Blue Hope Spot: Vatika Bay, Greece

PADI Social Media Coordinator & Field Correspondent. Allison (aka Ocean Allison) is a Marine Biologist turned Ocean Communicator, using her knowledge of ocean science, her passion for ocean conservation, and her skills in communications to educate and inspire people around the world to care for our blue planet.

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Ocean Conservation Laws – Recent Successes Around the World

In recent years, there has been a surge of laws, bans, and policies passed around the world in order to safeguard the future health of the ocean.

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Mission Blue Hope Spot: Mexico’s Gulf of California

Being one of the most productive ocean areas in the world, the Gulf of California is one of Mission Blue's top Hope Spots.

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Cabo Pulmo National Park: A Community Story

When we look at areas like Cabo Pulmo in Mexico, we can clearly see how resilient the ocean is when it is properly protected.

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Podcasts for Divers

Warning: Immersing yourself in the world of ocean-focused podcasts will increase your desire to explore and protect the underwater world.

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Mission Blue Hope Spot: Long Island, Bahamas

Mission Blue officially declared Long Island, Bahamas as a Hope Spot in support of the Bahamian government's proposal to proclaim a marine protected area...

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Mission Blue Hope Spot: Micronesian Islands

The Micronesian Islands are made up of more than 2,000 islands that span an area larger than the continental United States.