In the Pacific, there’s a Marine Protected Area roughly the size of California called the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA). MPAs are one of the most powerful tools science has shown can strengthen biodiversity, help ecosystems recover, and sustain fish stocks and coastal economies. Our work supports these outcomes by generating data and conducting high-resolution seafloor mapping, submersible biodiversity surveys, and water column sampling that provide baseline data on species distribution,

Protecting protected areas takes more than good intentions, it takes long-term commitment, the right partners, and action on the ground. For over 30 years, Ford Wildlife Foundation has proudly supported WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa and their vital work across South Africa. It’s our longest-standing partnership, built on a shared belief that caring for protected areas protects biodiversity, communities, and the future. One urgent focus area is our coastline. Ghost gear d