Mission Blue on Instagram: "What is a Hope Spot? Well, it's all in the name. Hope Spots are special places that are important to the health of the ocean - spots of hope! Across our significant international network, Hope Spots are championed by local conservationists whom Mission Blue supports with advocacy and resources. Through our network of Hope Spots, Mission Blue works with communities to create awareness around the importance of safeguarding and restoring ecosystems and calling for their protection through the creation of marine protected areas and other effective conservation measures. Hope Spots may encompass protected areas, or may be areas where protection is needed. By shining a spotlight on these extraordinary places, we can shift the tide from decline to recovery. 🎥 editing by Sean Molloy, footage and stills by Sean Molloy, Taylor Griffith, Sylvia Earle Personal Archive, Stan Waterman, Deep Sea Productions, Bryce Groark, Mission Blue Film / Bob Nixon / Netflix, TED, Brett Loveman, NJSEA-MRRI Agency, Grant Brokensha, Adriano Perna, Daniel Gonzalez, Matthew Hann, Ayumi Kuramae Izioka, Fair Seas, Franck Gazzola, Craig Parry, Cat Koppel, Cut Canvas, SEA Institute, Justin Blake, National Geographic, Saba Nature Education, Judith Weiss, and @kipevansphoto #HopeSpots #MissionBlue"