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Marine Protected Areas are a critical defense against biodiversity loss in the ocean, with the objectives of protecting, promoting, and valuing #BlueNaturalCapital. This effective tool to restore marine systems prioritises the long-term conservation of marine biodiversity. https://t.co/atzxapYUgD

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Today kicks off #IMPAC5, which brings together the global community of scientists, marine conservation managers, practitioners, and decision makers to exchange knowledge on best practices for conservation of marine biodiversity. #OceanInTheRoom #RiseUp4TheOcean https://t.co/soQifMiD4i

Our window to the underwater world

Oceanário de Lisboa & Us

State-of-the-art aquarium

infrastructure

>1.200.000

visitors annualy

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Oceanário de Lisboa & Us

8.000

marine organisms

500

different species

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The ocean is where life started

Did you know...

...the deepest known location in ocean is at 10.900 meters?

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What is...

...the percentage of oxygen produced by the ocean?

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Ongoing programs

Blue Azores

Protecting, promoting and valuing the blue natural capital of the Azores

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Ocean Conservation Fund – 2nd Edition

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Azores Scientific Expeditions

Working together to leave a permanent mark on the conservation of these unique and fragile ecosystems.

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A global reach to a global challenge

Starting from Portugal

Our goal is to become a renowned partner on ocean sustainability.

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Action Pillars

Ocean Literacy

Increase public awareness on the challenges of ocean sustainability.

Ocean Conservation

Protect, value and promote the blue natural capital.

Capacity Building

Support an environmentally friendly and innovative blue economy.

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From the ocean's point of view

5,5 M€

Minimum current annual funding.

Vision

A healthy ocean is essential for human development.

>500.000

Children aged 5 to 9 targeted by the Foundation to be educated in Portugal.

MISSION

Welcome to Oceano Azul Foundation

2022: A POSITIVE YEAR FOR THE OCEAN

A letter from Tiago Pitta e Cunha, CEO of Oceano Azul Foundation.

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Academia COOL

Initiative of ongoing training to capacitate the national organisations dedicated to protecting and conserving the ocean.

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Blue Bio Value Ideation

The Blue Bio Value Ideation programme aims to bridge the gap between Academia and the market.

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Portugal’s Month of the Sea

Scouts Unite to Clean Portugal’s Beaches and Waterways.

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5th Edition of Blue Bio Value

The Blue Bio Acceleration Programme accelerated 18 startups from 12 countries.

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Oceano Azul Expedition Cascais | Mafra | Sintra

The municipalities of Cascais, Mafra and Sintra come together to study the region’s marine life, in partnership with the Portuguese Government and the Oceano Azul Foundation.

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