Our Impact Network
Through grassroots action, stronger protections, and sustainable solutions, our network drives lasting change for the ocean
The Revive Our Ocean Collective is a growing network of leading organizations in countries already proving that coastal marine protection works — and mentoring others in how it can be done.
To scale marine protection now, we can look to existing success stories and learn from the lessons of the past. Having an understanding of the origins, successes, challenges, and current management priorities of highly effective MPAs from around the world can help lower barriers for others in building future success.
To help inform the design of the Collective, Dynamic Planet and National Geographic Pristine Seas conducted interviews with managers of 30 highly protected MPAs across ten countries. These conversations were instrumental in identifying the enabling conditions and success factors that guided how we chose Collective members and support their efforts.
From strong community involvement and government support to creative funding models and science-based management, these insights shaped the criteria for what effective, equitable marine protection looks like — and how it can be scaled.
Initially active in Greece, Mexico, Portugal, Turkey, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the UK, the Revive Our Ocean Collective work hand-in-hand with coastal communities, policymakers, and businesses to accelerate marine conservation and ensure effective, lasting ocean protection.
By combining deep local expertise with global strategy, the Collective draws from a growing body of proven MPA success stories. Across countries, our Collective champion policy reform, apply science-based conservation strategies, and foster community leadership — ensuring that MPAs deliver real, long-term benefits for people and planet.
Together, we are building a vibrant community of practice — guided by shared lessons, supported by proven tools, and united by a vision to restore the ocean, one coastline at a time.
Coastal photo by Pok Rie