The Living Oceans Foundation participated in the UNESCO World Heritage Marine Site Managers conference in the Galapagos Islands, providing communications advice and support to park managers. The conference brought together managers of the most special marine places that we have on the planet. Areas that have been called out for their Outstanding Universal Value and are now protected by UNESCO for the future for all of us.

Connecting Ecosystems, Connecting People: How a Collaboration Brought Seagrass into the Spotlight
In marine ecology, we often think about ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds as separate, distinct places. But much like the human body, these ecosystems are interconnected—each system plays a vital role in supporting the health of the others and the communities that depend on them. When we understand these connections, we start to see the bigger picture…
