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marine conservation

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For conservation to have real impacts on the marine environment and coastal communities, we believe that marine conservation must be coupled with an innovative and sustainable economic
approach. To build this new conservation approach, BlueSeeds is committed to supporting, building capacity and connecting conservation stakeholders.

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Our services

You are the manager of a Marine Protected Area, entrepreneur, a donor involved with conservation issues or an impact investor and you want to strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of your projects.

BlueSeeds offers you three areas of intervention.​

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Evaluation &
impact measurement

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Our tools

Discover the tools we developed with our partners to optimize the impact of marine conservation initiatives. 

Read the
practical guide
on MPA financing

Our guide presents financing mechanisms that can cover the financial needs of your marine protected area.

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Set up
visitor fees
on your MPA

Benefit from a free one-year support programme to set up visitors fee on your marine protected area!

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Test our mooring
management tool
BlueMooring

Our platform helps you automatically collect mooring fees and communicate with visitors through an anchorage booking app.

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We created a
community-based
entrepreneurship
incubator

Our program Blue Local Incubator promotes the creation of small local businesses with an high impact on marine conservation.

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We offer
training courses on
MPA financing

Thanks to the multiple areas of expertise of the BlueSeeds team, we propose relevant courses to optimize the financial management of your MPA.

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We facilitate
small-scale fishers'
access to financial help

We help small-scale fisheries willing to adopt sustainable fishing practices to access European grant (EMFF).

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Closing the financing gap of marine conservation

“Global expansion of MPAs without adequate investment in human and financial capacity is likely to lead to sub-optimal conservation outcomes”
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Quel conservationniste êtes-vous ?

Pour développer les réflexions puis de nouveaux modèles, il est nécessaire de s’accorder sur cette notion de conservation. Interrogez votre entourage, la réponse est loin d’être évidente.
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Du site pilote à l’impact

L'approche "site pilote" implique une réplication/amplification en cas de réussite du projet. Alors, comment passer à l'échelle en conservation marine?
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Nastazia Femmami

Avocate de formation, Nastazia est également titulaire d’un master en biologie et conservation marine (MSc Marine Environmental Management) de l’Université de York en Angleterre.

Après trois ans d’exercice en tant qu’avocate fiscaliste au sein du cabinet EY Société d’Avocats à Paris, elle décide d’entamer une reconversion professionnelle avec pour objectif de mettre son expérience et ses compétences au service de la protection des océans. Dans le cadre de son master en biologie marine, elle a rédigé son mémoire de fin d’études sur l’élaboration d’un plan de gestion pour l’aire marine protégée South Ari aux Maldives et a réalisé un stage sur les récifs coralliens aux Maldives au sein de la Blue Marine Foundation. Nastazia a rejoint l’équipe BlueSeeds en juillet 2020 en tant que chargée de projet.

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Thomas Binet

Thomas holds a PhD in Marine Environmental Economics (Portsmouth, UK) and is an agricultural engineer from AgroParisTech. Specialised in the management of marine natural resources, he has worked as an analyst at the OECD and the Institute for European Environmental Policy in London on European fisheries policies. He was a researcher at the Centre for Aquatic Resource Economics and Management at the University of Portsmouth. He is interested in innovative ways to reconcile nature and economy, by taking biodiversity into account in development strategies, approaches to bio-inspired economics, and financing mechanisms for the conservation of marine ecosystems. Since 2011, he also manages a farm specialized in organic arboriculture, viticulture and cereal growing. Already founder and director of Vertigo Lab, a consultancy firm in Environmental Economics, Thomas is also the founder of BlueSeeds.
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Adèle de Toma​

Graduated as a marine biologist, Adèle also holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Environment from the University of Aix-Marseille. She started her career in Mauritius, specializing in the management of tropical marine resources and ecosystems. In the Indian Ocean, France and French Polynesia she has worked as project manager, consultant, entrepreneur and international project manager at the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). Her multiple experiences have enabled her to develop several areas of expertise: marine mammals, coral reefs, marine protected areas, ICZM (FFEM, ADF), governance and ecotourism development. Adèle joined the BlueSeeds adventure in May 2019 in order to put her skills to the benefit of BlueSeeds’ development and solutions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of marine conservation.
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Guillaume Le Port​

Guillaume holds a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development from the Institut Catholique de Paris. Initially specialized in economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by coral reefs, he worked for four years in French Polynesia for IFRECOR and CRIOBE research projects, as well as for several international programs (BfN, IUCN). Thereafter, he focused on cost/benefit analysis of marine protected areas, notably through a Pew Charitable Trust project. At the same time, he also supervised a monitoring program for green sea turtle egg-laying sites and taught at the University of French Polynesia. Having joined Vertigo Lab in January 2018, Guillaume has actively worked on the development and structuring of BlueSeeds. Within the consultancy firm, he has worked on several projects related to marine conservation finance.

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Auriane Petit ​

Auriane holds a research master’s degree in History of International Relations and a second master’s degree in International Project Management MRIAE from the University Panthéon-Sorbonne Paris 1. Specialised in the historical, socio-economic and cultural issues involved in the creation of a marine protected area (MPA), she has worked for a foundation (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation), the UNEP Regional Activity Centre (SPA/RAC) in Tunisia and for the association for the sustainable financing of MPAs The MedFund. Auriane joined the BlueSeeds team in July 2019 to develop and test new approaches to conservation and evaluation in a research-action approach.
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Nastazia Femmami

Nastazia is a French qualified lawyer, she also holds a Master’s degree in Marine Biology and Conservation (MSc Marine Environmental Management) from the University of York, UK.

After three years of experience as a tax lawyer at EY Société d’Avocats in Paris, she decided to start a professional reconversion with the objective of using her experience and skills for the protection of the oceans. As part of her Master’s degree in marine biology, she wrote her final thesis on the development of a management plan for the South Ari Marine Protected Area in the Maldives and completed an internship on coral reefs in the Maldives with the Blue Marine Foundation. Nastazia joined the BlueSeeds team in July 2020 as a Project Officer.

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Timothée COOK

Biologiste marin et écologue de formation, Timothée est titulaire d’un doctorat sur l’écologie des oiseaux marins des Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises.

Il travaille pendant cinq ans comme chercheur à l’Université du Cap sur les interactions entre pêcheries et prédateurs marins dans l’upwelling du Benguela. En parallèle, il collabore à d’autres projets comme l’analyse des effets directs du réchauffement climatique sur les oiseaux marins, l’étude de l’écologie des serpents marins de l’Océan Pacifique, ou l’identification d’aires marines de conservation prioritaire dans le Golfe Persique.

De retour en France, Timothée enseigne l’écologie pendant 3 ans à Paris à l’Université Pierre et Marie Curie puis en BTS Gestion et Protection de la Nature à l’EGPN. Il travaille ensuite comme chercheur chez BLOOM, association pour laquelle il étudie le rôle des subventions européennes dans la dégradation des ressources marines des pays du Sud. Timothée intègre l’équipe BlueSeeds en septembre 2020 en tant que responsable scientifique.

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Timothee COOK

Tim is a marine biologist with a doctorate in ecology from the University of La Rochelle on the ecology of seabirds of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories.

He worked for five years at the University of Cape Town on the interactions between fisheries and marine predators in the Benguela upwelling. In parallel, he collaborated on other projects such as the study of the direct effects of global warming on seabirds, the study of sea snake ecology in the Pacific Ocean, or the identification of marine areas of high conservation priority in the Persian Gulf.

Back to France, Timothée lectured ecology for 3 years in Paris at the Marie Curie University, then to future wildlife technicians (BTS Gestion et Protection de la Nature at the EGPN). He then worked as a researcher for BLOOM, an NGO where he studied the role of European subsidies in the degradation of marine resources in southern countries. Timothée joined BlueSeeds in September 2020 as a Science Officer.

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Louis Vercauteren

Diplômé d’un Master Entrepreneuriat et Management de Projets, Louis a créé et développé une société dans le secteur du e-commerce qui a été revendue 3 ans plus tard à son principal fournisseur.

Il rejoint ensuite le service d’appui à la création et au développement de la CCI Bordeaux Gironde en tant que conseiller d’entreprises. Après 5 ans, il développe un programme d’accompagnement dédié aux startups du numérique leur facilitant l’accès au financement, les relations avec les grands groupes ainsi que la participation à l’écosystème French Tech : Il coordonne 2 éditions du French Tech Connect (évènement collaboratif de l’écosystème) et participe à l’élaboration de 2 délégations internationales au CES Las Vegas.

En 2018, il prend en charge la coordination de la pépinière d’entreprises de la ville de Bordeaux : Le Campement. Il y accompagne 50 entrepreneurs incluant dans leurs modèles économiques un impact sociétal positif.

Il rejoint l’équipe de BlueSeeds en novembre 2020 avec pour mission la création et le développement d’un incubateur / accélérateur de projets répondant aux enjeux de la conservation marine.

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Louis Vercauteren

After graduating from a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Project Management, Louis created and developed a company in the e-business sector, which was sold 3 years later to its main supplier.

He then joined the support service for the creation and development of CCI Bordeaux Gironde as a business advisor. After 5 years, he developed a support program dedicated to digital start-ups, facilitating their access to financing, their relations with big compagnies as well as their participation to the French Tech ecosystem. He was the coordinator of 2 editions of French Tech Connect (collaborative ecosystem event) and participated in the development of 2 international delegations at CES Las Vegas.

In 2018, he led the coordination of the business incubator of the city of Bordeaux: Le Campement. There, he supported 50 entrepreneurs that include a positive societal impact in their economic models.

He joined the BlueSeeds team in November 2020 with the mission of creating and developing a project incubator/accelerator in line with the challenges of marine conservation.

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Agathe Clerc

Agathe est diplômée d’un Master de Droit international et européen de l’environnement, validé par un mémoire sur la gestion intégrée de la zone côtière en Méditerranée. Afin d’enrichir son cursus, Agathe a obtenu un Master en Politiques Environnementales et Développement Durable, puis s’est spécialisée dans le tourisme durable. Elle s’est engagée durant 3 années sur des projets d’écotourisme au Costa Rica, avant de travailler 2 ans pour le Blue Flag et la Green Key, deux labels de développement durable. Engagée pour la protection de l’océan, elle a ensuite mené des actions de plaidoyers européens avec Surfrider Foundation Europe avant de rejoindre l’équipe BlueSeeds en octobre 2020 en tant que chargée de communication.

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Agathe Clerc

Agathe holds a Master’s degree in International and European Environmental Law, graduating with a thesis on integrated coastal zone management in the Mediterranean. To strengthen her curriculum, Agathe earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Policies and Sustainable Development, thereafter specializing in sustainable tourism.

Agathe worked for 3 years on ecotourism projects in Costa Rica, and then for 2 years for the Blue Flag and the Green Key, two ecotourism labels. Committed to the protection of the ocean. She recently led European advocacy actions with Surfrider Foundation Europe, before joining the BlueSeeds team in October 2020 as a communication officer.

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Pierre Coan

Diplômé d’une Maîtrise en administration incluant une spécialisation en communication-marketing à l’Université de Sherbrooke au Québec, Pierre s’est spécialisé en webmarketing et en communication digitale. Couteau suisse en la matière, il a travaillé durant trois ans dans l’industrie musicale, où il coordonnait le marketing digital d’une maison de disques montréalaise.

Pierre est passionné par la nature, et soucieux de mettre ses compétences au service d’une cause qui lui importe. Il a rejoint l’aventure BlueSeeds en mai 2021. Porteur d’initiatives et curieux, il a pour mission d’optimiser la visibilité de BlueSeeds et de ses services sur le web.  

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Pierre Coan

Pierre obtained a Master’s degree in Administration with a communication/marketing specialization at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. He specialized in web marketing and digital communications, and is a real all-rounder in these fields. He worked for three years in the music industry, where he coordinated the digital marketing of a record label based in Montreal.

Pierre is fond of nature and is concerned about putting his skills to good use for a cause that matters to him. He joined the BlueSeeds adventure in May 2021. Full of ideas and curious, his mission is to optimize the visibility of BlueSeeds and its services on the web.

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Fernando J. Ruiz

Fernando est étudiant au Master en Science, Conservation et Valorisation des Ressources Marines à l’Université Côte d’Azur, et est titulaire d’un Bachelor of Science en Ingénierie avec une concentration en Développement Durable et Global du Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fernando a travaillé au département de l’environnement de San Francisco dans le domaine de la planification de l’action climatique et a réalisé l’analyse des émissions de la ville. Avant cela, il a lancé une micro-entreprise en Tanzanie qui a converti des sacs en plastique jetés en produits recyclés réutilisables et durables. Il a rejoint l’équipe de BlueSeeds pour développer des mécanismes de financement du carbone bleu afin de préserver les prairies sous-marines de posidonies en Méditerranée.

Fernando J. Ruiz

Fernando is a Master’s candidate in Science, Conservation & Valorization of Marine Resources (MARRES) at the Université Côte d’Azur, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Sustainable & Global Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Fernando worked at the San Francisco Department of the Environment in climate action planning and conducted the city’s emissions pathway analysis. Before then, he initiated a micro-enterprise in Tanzania that converted discarded plastic bags into reusable and durable upcycled products.

He is joining the Blue Seeds team to develop blue carbon financing mechanisms to conserve Posidonia seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea.