Ocean Impact Projects
Quick facts:
If only 30% of the ocean is protected, we would:
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harvest 40 times more energy by 2050
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produce 6 times more sustainable seafood by 2050
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gain $15.5 trillion net benefits from ocean investment projects
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create 12 million new jobs by 2030
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absorb 1/5 of green house gas reduction to keep us below 1.5 degrees
Source: UN Ocean Conference, 2019
Supporting SDG 13, 14 & 17
At intochange, we recognise that all that we do is interconnected and none of what we do, could be possible without our connection to our environment. Our passion here is in our long-standing relationship with the ocean, which is the greatest carbon capture method on earth. We advise and mentor leaders facilitating the responsible stewardship of the world’s oceans and build partnerships with corporations and private enterprises to catalyse projects in support of the Blue Economy.
90% of heat from carbon emission is absorbed by the ocean with the greater ocean species such as whales absorbing a greater portion of it.
Conservation of Marine Megafauna
The Marine Megafauna Conservation Organisation (MMCO) is a non-governmental research organisation, official researcher of the International Whaling Commission, established to protect Mauritius' marine megafauna - cetaceans, sharks and turtles. intoChange has been advising the founders since 2020 and has a strong collaborative partnership with the organisation.
Its main mission is to preserve the biodiversity and integrity of Mauritian marine ecosystems and ensure their sustainable productivity through scientific research, education of the local population, and influence on national and regional policies.
To date, MMCO is one of the main influencers in ocean legislations and education pertaining to cetaceans and a major provider of marine data to international organisations.
Coral Garden Conservation
CGC is a steward for the protection of the land and marine life of UNESCO Site Le Morne in Mauritius. intoChange has been a partner of CGC since 2020 collaborating with its founder for a marine conservation area of approximately 38,313 m2 which consists of a diverse marine biodiversity and the reforestation of indigenous plants along the coast to prevent erosion and overall health of the natural coastline.
Since the establishment of the marine conservation area, the 6 groups of marine organisms detected have doubled to 156 species over a single year with much hope that the research being carried can be a living laboratory to replicate in other areas along the coast.
