Empowering Communities to Protect Their Ocean
OUR OCEAN, OUR FUTURE
BLUE PROSPERITY
MICRONESIA
Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) is a partnership between the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Government and the Blue Prosperity Coalition to support the sustainable growth of marine resources in the FSM.
The program is government-led and sets out to optimize ocean uses, protect 30% of the FSM's waters, strengthen fisheries management, and support the development of marine industries.
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FOUNDING
PARTNERS
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KEY
STATISTICS
600+
islands across the FSM
of ocean protection commitment
30%
900,000
amount of ocean that will be safeguarded
sq. km.
PROJECT
TIMELINE
MOU
GOVERNANCE & WORK PLANNING
ASSESSMENTS
PLANNING & LEGAL DEVELOPMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT
MILESTONES
2019
2020
MOU is signed between the Government of the FSM, Blue Prosperity Coalition and local partners.
National Task Force is established by Presidential Order.
2021
Marine Spatial Planning working group is established.
2023
Developed and piloted fisheries smartphone app in Chuuk.
2023
Completed nationwide marine science expedition.
PROGRAM
TEAM
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SHANALIN LEE LING
As the Program Coordinator, Shanalin works closely with key stakeholders in advancing BPM’s work to achieve a more sustainable ocean in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Shanalin has previously held internships with the Conservation Society of Pohnpei and College of Micronesia Land Grant. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from University of Hawaii at Hilo. She also holds an Associate Science degree in Marine Science from College of Micronesia where she graduated at the top of her class.
Shanalin was born and raised in Pohnpei with roots in Kosrae. She spent her early years of education at the Seventh Day Adventist School in Pohnpei and graduated with the class of 2019.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
SPOTLIGHT
MICRONESIA CONSERVATION TRUST
The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) supports biodiversity conservation and related sustainable development for the people of Micronesia in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Palau (ROP), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the US Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
