BLUE WORLD
MISSION
Contribute to the sustainability of the marine and coastal resources and the artisanal fisheries of Guatemala, the Eastern Pacific, and Mesoamerican Reef by developing relevant knowledge, advocating for public policies, and improving the quality of life in coastal communities.
VISION
A Guatemala, Eastern Pacific, and Mesoamerican Caribbean where people deeply understand and value their marine and coastal environments and proactively safeguard them as essential foundations for social equity, environmental health, and economic resilience. A future where coastal community thrive in harmony with the sea, benefiting both people and marine biodiversity.
VALUES
RESPECT
For communities, diversity, and nature.
INTEGRITY
Commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.
INNOVATION
Driven by science, technology, and leadership.
INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION
Of communities and key stakeholders, especially women and youth.
SUSTAINABILITY
A long-term vision to ensure sustainable impact.
CONSERVATION STRATEGIES
Applied research for conservation
To generate scientific information that advances the current state of knowledge on sharks, rays, and other fisheries to influence decision-making at various levels in all sectors and to strengthen conservation and management measures in the medium and long term.
Environmental education, community development, and leadership for conservation
To contribute, through education and leadership, to the building of environmentally and socially responsible societies that promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal resources, in particular commercially important species and the ecosystems upon which they rely on.
Citizen awareness and public policy
Contribute to the conservation of fishery resources in Guatemala (Caribbean and Pacific) and the MAR region, mainly sharks, rays, and chimeras, through the promotion of public policies and a more appro- priate regulatory framework and the creation of public awareness.
OUR TEAM
Meet the team that’s making change possible