We are so excited to tell you about a major victory that our supporters helped achieve. Yesterday at the UN Ocean Conference, the Colombian government announced it will create four new official marine reserves, including one expanding the fully protected Malpelo Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Colombia will now surpass the goal of protecting 30% of its waters eight years before the 2030 deadline! The initiative to protect 30% of the global ocean by the year 2030, referred to as 30x30, is a target that scientists have indicated is necessary in order to prevent irreversible loss of marine life. A huge thank you to everyone who made their voice heard on the petition to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. And, of course, this win would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Colombia’s environmental, fishing, and maritime authorities, along with scientists, the private fishing sector, nonprofits, and the people of Colombia. With this remarkable action, Colombia will strengthen local fisheries, sustainable livelihoods, and the protection of marine biodiversity in its native waters and throughout the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. If you’d like to move another campaign to create sanctuaries close to victory, consider adding your name to the brand-new petition to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument 🌎 ⛵️
Writer & Narrator: Shawn Heinrichs
Filmed in partnership with Beta Diversidad
Producer: Katie Lin
Cinematography: Shawn Heinrichs
Director of Post-Production: Chad Richmond
Editors: Nikki Riddy, John Roney, Josh Blasman
Sound Designer: Stephanie Gonzalez
Additional Camera: Levi Chandler, Paul Nicklen
Digital Asset Manager: Julian Henao
Special thanks: ORGCAS, Mario Gomez, Beta Diversidad, Ramon Castellanos, Beta Diversidad, Jay Clue, Dive Ninjas, Nadia Ally, Scuba Diver Life , Evans Baudin, Baja Shark Experience, Gabo Velazquez, Baja Shark Experience, RED Digital Cinema
