Blue Bonds: A Plan to Save the World's Ocean
Provided by: The Nature Conservancy|Published on: September 18, 2025
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Economics, Civics
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: Africa, South and Central America
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This article from The Nature Conservancy explains their program in which investments help support coastal and island nations protect a portion of their coastal area in marine reserves.
- Students will learn how economics influence the decision to put protections in place and will also hear about the results of this work in Seychelles, Mexico, and Belize.
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Positives
- This resource includes text, video, and infographics, which all contribute to students' understanding.
- Students will feel hopeful after reading about the success stories associated with this program.
Prerequisites
- Students should have a general understanding of the international economy and other economic principles.
- Students should already be familiar with climate change and its impacts on marine habitats.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers may want to familiarize students with common fishing practices that have negative impacts on the environment. This resource can help introduce some of the key points.
- This resource connects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 14, Life Below Water. If students are unfamiliar with this goal, teachers can use this resource to introduce it.
- Geography teachers can discuss this article with students, highlighting the cultural and economic importance of marine areas to coastal and island nations.
This resource details a program of the Nature Conservancy that helps nations achieve ocean conservation. The interconnectedness of ecosystems and the economy is stressed, and articles on several current projects are linked in the text. All of these projects have the goal of increasing climate resilience. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
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