Malpelo Island: Mission Blue's Hope Spot

Malpelo Island: Mission Blue's Hope Spot

2 Episodes

Explore the stunning biodiversity of Malpelo Island, a Mission Blue Hope Spot. Join Sandra Bessudo and her team on a thrilling research expedition to study marine ecosystems and protect the island's rich marine life. Dive into a world of whale sharks, groupers, hawksbill turtles, and rare bird species, as they work towards conservation and expanding protection in this remarkable region.

Malpelo Island: Mission Blue's Hope Spot
  • Conservation in Numbers

    Episode 2

    Naturalist and professional diver Sandra Bessudo has worked for decades to conserve marine life around Malpelo Island, off the coast of Colombia. The island, a Mission Blue Hope Spot, is home to important ecosystems that support the wider health of the South Pacific Ocean. Together with neighbour...

  • An Ocean Oasis

    Episode 1

    The waters around Malpelo Island, situated hundreds of kilometres from the coast of Colombia, are home to breathtaking biodiversity. Whale sharks, groupers and hawksbill turtles swim below the surface, with rare species of bird swooping above. As a Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion, Sandra Bessudo ...