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Founded in 2018, Ocean Blue Tree continues to support and empower organizations and individuals who are on the front lines of ocean conservation by providing grants, resources, and collaboration opportunities.

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Scuba diver swimming through school of barracuda fish during leopard shark research in Derawan Islands Indonesia
Acoustic Tracking of Endangered Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark in Derawan Islands

This project is the first acoustic tracking study of Indo-Pacific Leopard Sharks in the Derawan Islands. By monitoring shark movements…

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Endangered hawksbill sea turtle swimming in clear blue ocean water during conservation monitoring in Ecuador
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Research and Conservation in Ecuador

Once thought extinct in the Eastern Pacific, hawksbill turtles are making a comeback in Ecuador. Through research, community work, and…

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Whale shark swimming at ocean surface with distinctive spotted pattern during conservation research in Gulf of Thailand
Satellite tagging of whale sharks and how results can benefit future conservation efforts in Thailand

The Thai Whale Shark Project, founded in 2017, has identified over 400 individual whale sharks in Thai waters, making Thailand…

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Underwater photographer capturing giant manta ray swimming in Northern Peru Pacific Ocean during conservation research
Conservation of giant Manta Rays in Northern Peru

The giant manta ray (Mobula birostris) is an endangered species increasingly threatened by bycatch in northern Peru’s small-scale fisheries. This…

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Marine conservation educator at pet expo promoting sustainable pet products and raising awareness about shark protection through responsible consumer choices
Reducing Demand For Pet Snacks Made From Sharks

Investigating the rising trend of shark-based pet snacks in Thailand’s fast-growing pet market, where numerous products made from shark parts…

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Marine conservation research vessel on ocean waters conducting environmental survey for wildlife protection and sustainable fishing monitoring
Star Project Thailand

The Stegostoma tigrinum Augmentation and Recovery Project (StAR) is a collaborative conservation effort aimed at restoring healthy populations of Indo-Pacific…

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Empowering Communities To Protect and Restore the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

In Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica, Mision Tiburon is restoring vital mangrove ecosystems that serve as nursery grounds for endangered shark…

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Blue Fellowship: Supporting the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists

Blue Fellowship empowers young women in marine science to lead ocean conservation projects in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

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Pain In Sharks: Histology, Biomarker, and Brain Response

This project explores whether sharks experience pain beyond reflexive responses, aiming to deepen our understanding of their nervous systems. The…

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Pacific Travelers: Decoding the Genetic and Migratory Mysteries of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Giant Manta Rays

Exploring the ecology and population patterns of oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

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