OUR PROJECTS COMBINE SCIENCE, ART, AND COMMUNITY TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS
From documentaries and expeditions to conservation campaigns and environmental education, every initiative is born from a love for the sea and the urgency to care for it. Here we bring together the stories, research and efforts that seek to inspire real change and connect more people with the marine life around us.
— CALL FOR PROPOSALS
MARES DE MÉXICO AWARD 2026
Through our calls we invite researchers, artists, photographers, filmmakers, communities and ocean lovers to take part in projects that drive conservation, citizen science and environmental outreach.
2,000,000 MXN
CONSERVATION FUND
OPEN CALL · YEAR-ROUND
Through the Mares de México Award we support selected projects that are already making an impact on marine conservation, science and environmental education. The call remains open to new initiatives that want to join.
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WHO CAN APPLY?
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Individuals, groups or organizations with projects in Mexico.
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Initiatives developed on the ground, in collaboration with communities.
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Active or in-development projects.
CATEGORIES
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Environmental education
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Innovation for the ocean
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Art and culture
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Marine conservation
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Science and research
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Coastal communities
WHAT TO SUBMIT?
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Project name and lead person or organization.
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The category you wish to apply in.
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A brief description of the project or its story.
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Impact generated on seas, coasts or communities.
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Project location and contact details.
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Supporting material (links, photos or videos).
HOW TO APPLY?
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Send your information to:
impacto@maresdemexico.com
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Subject: Application | Mares de México Award 2026
— FUND PROJECTS
SELECTED PROJECTS
Initiatives the Mares de México Award already supports and that today make an impact on marine conservation, science and environmental education.
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— SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS STUDIES
SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION
KEY SPECIES · SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL · BASELINE · ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We carry out scientific research to understand marine ecosystems, their key species and their relationship with human communities. This work guides our conservation strategies and is available as a service to organizations that need precise, evidence-based data.
SHARKS AND ELASMOBRANCHS
A study using satellite technology to identify movements and aggregation areas in the Gulf of California and the Mexican Pacific, key to their conservation.
DEEP OCEAN
Research on Mexico's seabeds and deep ocean amid the pressure of seabed mining, to generate knowledge that supports their protection.
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SEA LION RESCUE
Rescue and protection of entangled sea lions, with field response, monitoring and conservation actions for the species in the Gulf of California.
GIANT MANTA (MOBULA BIROSTRIS)
Identifying key gestation and feeding habitats in Revillagigedo, Bahía de Banderas and the Gulf of California through satellite tracking, ultrasound and laser photogrammetry.
A monitoring service and baseline studies that assess the state of ecosystems over time, identifying impacts and opportunities for protection.
AIR QUALITY
Assessment of air quality and pollution in Mexico's marine-coastal ecosystems, generating key data for their protection and management.
— CONFERENCES, SCHOOLS AND EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TALKS · TOURS · SCHOOLS · ONLINE SEMINARS · EVENTS
PABELLÓN TECNOLÓGICO · PARQUE ECOLÓGICO ZACANGO, TOLUCA
THE HEART OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Our environmental education program is born at the Technological Pavilion. Each year, this space welcomes more than 70,000 people who experience immersive activities designed to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and its conservation. The funds raised support other educational projects across the country, bringing knowledge, inspiration and action to coastal and urban communities.
TALKS
Tailored talks that inspire and raise awareness about the sea, drawn from our collaborators' real expeditions and experiences.
SCHOOLS
We bring the ocean into the classroom with talks, workshops and activities, and take part as judges and mentors in science fairs and contests.
TOURS
We travel across different regions of the country visiting schools, cooperatives and community groups to share tools and knowledge.
ONLINE SEMINARS
We connect with people around the world to form working groups, share campaigns and develop new conservation projects.
EVENTS
Multidisciplinary spaces that combine science, art and community to bring marine conservation to diverse audiences.
— PROJECT TRAJECTORY
ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
We bring ocean conservation closer through culture: books, images and projects that connect people with the sea.
EL MANATÍ EN MÉXICO
A book gathering the experiences, challenges and achievements of four biologists devoted to studying this emblematic species.
MANATÍES DE LA COSTA MAYA
A book by José Benjamín Morales Vela combining science, personal stories and local knowledge about the manatees of the Costa Maya.
RIQUEZA NATURAL DE MÉXICO
A photographic series coordinated by Antonio Pastrana and Lo Hecho en México featuring flora, fauna and landscapes from across the country.
LA PLAYA DE LOS JUGUETES PERDIDOS
A photobook by Alfredo Blásquez on plastic toys found on Mexican beaches, a reflection on marine pollution.
TESORO EN EL ARRECIFE
A digital comic for students in Bacalar that promotes environmental awareness and respect for lagoon biodiversity.
— PROTECTING THE BLUE
PLUSH TOYS WITH LOVE FOR THE OCEAN
Adopting one of these plush toys isn't just taking home a souvenir: it's joining a mission to protect the ocean and its creatures. Each hammerhead shark stands for research, care and hope so that future generations keep experiencing the magic of the sea. It's a hug that connects children with nature and reminds them that they too can be ocean heroes.
