Since 2008, Mission Blue expeditions have visited Hope Spots around the world, documenting these vibrant marine environments and engaging local stakeholders to protect them. Led by Dr. Sylvia Earle and Expeditions Director Kip Evans, these voyages explore our most critical ocean habitats and are designed to create awareness, foster partnerships and build broad public support for the creation of marine protected areas across the globe.
Expedition Program Goals
- Explore and document Hope Spots from the Arctic to the Antarctic
- Inspire action to protect these critical ocean habitats
- Magnify impact through meaningful partnerships
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Where have we been?
Malpelo Island Hope Spot Expedition
08/08/2019 - 08/19/2019
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Malpelo Island Hope Spot Expedition
Malpelo Island, Malpelo Island…
Balearic Islands Hope Spot
06/28/2017 - 07/03/2017
Balearic Islands Hope Spot
Balearic Islands, Algaida Mallorca…
Cocos Island, Costa Rica
05/23/2017 - 06/03/2017
Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Cocos Island, Costa Rica, Cocos Island Costa Rica…
Costa Rica Thermal Dome
04/02/2017 - 04/07/2017
Costa Rica Thermal Dome
Costa Rica Thermal Dome, Guantacaste…
Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico
01/08/2017 - 01/16/2017
Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico
Revillagigedo Archipelago, Socorro…
Gulf of California, Mexico
02/25/2016 - 02/28/2016
Gulf of California, Mexico
The Gulf of California, Baja California Sur…
Balearic Islands, Spain
11/10/2015 - 11/11/2015
Balearic Islands, Spain
Balearic Islands, Algaida Mallorca…
Cashes Ledge, Gulf of Maine, USA
08/07/2015 - 08/13/2015
Cashes Ledge, Gulf of Maine, USA
Isles of Shoals, Kittery Maine…
