Empowering Communities to Protect Their Ocean
BERMUDA OCEAN
PROSPERITY PROGRAMME
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme is a partnership between the Government of Bermuda, the Waitt Institute, and Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS). The goal of Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) is to foster the sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable use of ocean resources for present and future generations.
Goals of the program are to sustainably develop Bermuda’s Blue Economy through the diversification of national revenue and the sustainable management of Bermuda’s blue assets. This includes the full protection of 20% of Bermuda’s waters creating 90,000 km2 of new marine protected areas, and improved fisheries management.
Learn more by visiting BermudaOceanProsperity.org and follow BOPP on Facebook and Instagram.
FOUNDING
PARTNERS
KEY
STATISTICS
ocean protection commitment
20%
1620
year the first marine conservation legislation was passed
PROJECT
TIMELINE
MOU
GOVERNANCE & WORK PLANNING
ASSESSMENTS
PLANNING & LEGAL DEVELOPMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT
MILESTONES
2019
2021
MOU is signed between the Government of Bermuda, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and Waitt Institute.
Ocean Use Survey is completed to gather information on how Bermudians use and value their ocean space.
2024
Completed the third phases of public consultations.
2024
Launch of the Individual Review Panel of the BPP.
2024
Released the Final Draft of Bermuda's Blue Prosperity Plan, including a Marine Spatial Plan and a Blue Economy Strategy.
PROGRAM
TEAM
CHERYL-ANN MAP
CHERYL-ANN MAP
Cheryl manages Blue Economy and development for the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. She was a former Compliance Officer with the Department of Environmental Protection where she managed the Fisheries and Animal Wardens teams, advised on environmental compliance issues and facilitated relevant environmental advisory board meetings.
SARAH BROOKS
MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING SPECIALIST
As MSP Specialist, Sarah will bring her technical and programatic experience to BOPP to provide strategic support and overall guidance for the design and implementation of the Marine Spatial Plan. She previously worked as the Senior Conservation Specialist at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in the UK. She has spent the last three years consulting on various research projects as she sailed around the world, visiting over 30 countries.
FAE SAPSFORD
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
As a part-time Communications Manager, Fae supports the Communications Team in a broad range of communications assets. She is a Bermudian science communicator and runs her own science communications focused Instagram account, @Sargassogirl. Fae is currently pursuing a PhD in Maritime Affairs at World Maritime University. She has a BA in English with Creative Writing from the University of Nottingham and an MPhil in Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic from the University of Cambridge, and her dissertations for both degrees were ocean-related. She has also completed a post-graduate diploma in law.
"This partnership confirms our recognition that a healthy ocean is essential to our island’s prosperity – our future depends on it. Bermuda is committed to achieving the highest standard of marine protection, which is essential to build ocean resilience, while at the same time ensuring economic resilience."
- Hon. Walter H. Roban
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs
Bermuda Government
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PARTNERS
BERMUDA INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCES
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is an independent U.S. non-profit scientific research and educational organization based in Bermuda. For over 100 years, BIOS-based researchers and visiting scientists have worked to explore the ocean and address important local and global environmental issues.
LINKS &
RESOURCES
LINKS
Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme Website
Bermuda's Blue Prosperity Plan [FINAL DRAFT]
Ocean Use Survey (2020 - 2021)
Virtual Public Launch Recording (Sept. 2020)