Waitt Institute Press Releases

• Published on December 3, 2021 - 22:43 GMT

  

  Fiji launches Blue Prosperity program to secure healthy oceans & economic resilience

  New partnership with the Waitt Institute will support implementation of 30% protection of Fiji’s ocean and development of a diverse blue economy SUVA, FIJI, December 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Republic of Fiji has formalized a partnership with …

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• Published on April 16, 2021 - 22:03 GMT

  

  John Weber Joins the Waitt Institute as Marine Spatial Planning Director

  Policy expert joins the Institute team, bringing experience in management and planning for sustainable use of marine resources. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Planning and policy expert John Weber has joined …

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• Published on March 27, 2021 - 02:16 GMT

  

  Youngest Woman ever to visit the Marians Trench to Meet with FSM President

  First Pacific Islander to Visit the Deepest Underwater Trench on Earth PALIKIR, POHNPEI, FSM, March 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 11th ChST, Nicole Yamase, graduate student at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and citizen of the Federated …

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• Published on March 16, 2021 - 19:12 GMT

  

  Noo Raajje Programme Begins Second Expedition to Explore Maldives' Coral Reefs

  MALE', CA, MALDIVES, March 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Noo Raajje, a collaboration between the Government of Maldives and the Blue Prosperity Coalition, begins its second scientific expedition to explore and study the country’s ocean and coral …

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• Published on January 8, 2021 - 22:00 GMT

  

  Waitt Institute adds Dr. Pablo Granados-Dieseldorff as Sustainable Fisheries Director

  Fisheries specialist will strive to support fishing livelihoods and marine resources to foster healthy, productive seas across all project sites. SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, January 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sustainable Fisheries expert Dr. Pablo Granados- …

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• Published on October 23, 2020 - 16:56 GMT

  

  Dr. Angus Friday Joins the Waitt Institute as the Blue Economy Director

  The former World Bank’s Ocean Representative and Grenada Ambassador brings experience and solutions for Blue Prosperity Coalition Partners SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Angus Friday, an accomplished blue economy …

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• Published on October 25, 2019 - 21:51 GMT

  

  Blue Prosperity Coalition Commits $150 Million to Help Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030

  Current partnerships will safeguard over 1.54 million km2 of ocean space. OSLO, CA, NORWAY, October 25, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With funding from the Waitt Foundation, the Blue Prosperity Coalition intends to commit $150 million to ocean conservation …

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• Published on September 26, 2019 - 18:46 GMT

  

  Amid an Ocean in Peril, Islands of Hope

  The Republic of the Maldives and the Federated States of Micronesia will build their blue economies while fully protecting a significant portion of their ocean. NEW YORK, USA, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Maldives & Federated States …

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• Published on July 1, 2019 - 16:50 GMT

  Cherie Prothro-Shea appointed as Managing Director of the Waitt Foundation

  Prothro-Shea adopts new role at ocean non-profit LA JOLLA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cherie Prothro-Shea has been appointed Managing Director of the Waitt Foundation, a foundation that seeks to inspire governments to protect …

  Distribution channels: Environment, Natural Disasters ...
• Published on June 17, 2019 - 18:12 GMT

  

  Heather Zichal Joins Blue Prosperity Coalition As Executive Director

  Former Obama White House climate aide works to protect the world’s oceans. WASHINGTON D.C., CA, USA, June 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heather Zichal has joined the Waitt Foundation as Executive Director of the Blue Prosperity Coalition, a global …

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• Published on June 5, 2019 - 22:00 GMT

  

  Bermuda Commits To Protect 20% Of Its Waters In New Marine Protected Areas.

  The Government of Bermuda commits to protect at least 20% of their total EEZ in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) while vowing to develop their Blue Economy. HAMILTON, BERMUDA, June 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government of Bermuda has committed to …

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