<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[GuardianBlu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Conservation Non-Profit]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:08:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.guardianblu.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The State of Our Reefs: Why Phu Quoc’s Coral Needs Us Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ocean around Phu Quoc is struggling. We all know it. But looking at the actual data makes it hit differently. Back in 2016, a massive bleaching event ripped through these waters. The average bleached coral ratio hit 28.2 percent here. That was severely worse than other areas along the coast. And it hasn't really stopped. Coastal Region (2016) Bleaching Ratio Phu Quoc Coast 28.2% Ninh Hai Coast 5.6% Con Dao Islands 3.8% The 30-Day Blueprint: Building a Sanctuary on the Sea Wall Researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/the-state-of-our-reefs-why-phu-quoc-s-coral-needs-us-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69b573801e06469f5528d7</guid><category><![CDATA[State of the Reef Report]]></category><category><![CDATA[Official Announcement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Internal Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marine Biology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community-Driven Reef Restoration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Coastal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marine Science Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_ee515d785c5a4a7e803a303a5a6d4c6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways You Can Protect the Reefs (Without Getting in the Water)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you picture saving the ocean, you probably imagine scuba divers planting coral fragments or researchers living on a boat for weeks at a time. But the reality of ocean conservation is a lot closer to home. You don’t need to be a marine biologist, a diver, or even live near the coast to make a massive impact. At GuardianBlu, we know that everything is connected. The health of our most vulnerable reef ecosystems is heavily influenced by the choices we make on land every single day. If you...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/5-ways-you-can-protect-the-reefs-without-getting-in-the-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68b2de71e3b7d8ea3c00f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Marine Science Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Coastal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community-Driven Reef Restoration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education Updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_b523bb4adf1843798c860ab06af52b56~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_723,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[So You Want to Be a "Guardian"? The Citizen-Scientist Pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emblem for 2026: A Guardian Symbol for Southeast Asia, Representing Unity and Protection for the Region.]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/so-you-want-to-be-a-guardian-the-citizen-scientist-pipeline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5893f408be6ff2c58fd230</guid><category><![CDATA[Education Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marine Biology]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_144a67205e364c49a50b8619ea2cc65f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silent Threat: How Overfishing is Smothering Vietnam’s Coral Reefs (and What We’re Doing About It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing to you today directly from the shores of Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam—where the water is warm, the energy is high, and our partnership with Avatar Ocean Academy at Vega City is in full swing. Our team is currently submerged in the incredible work of mapping out the 120-meter pilot reef. But as we look beyond the boundaries of our immediate project, we are forced to confront a harsh, empirical reality. Nha Trang Bay is suffocating. While the media often points to global warming and coastal...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/the-silent-threat-how-overfishing-is-smothering-vietnam-s-coral-reefs-and-what-we-re-doing-about-i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a588ed108be6ff2c58fc55f</guid><category><![CDATA[Marine Biology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_42532599dee84c4fbf60aa95d4f40c70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientific Symbiosis in Ngwe Saung: GuardianBlu’s New Partnership in Myanma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ink is dry, the coordinates are locked, and our next major international mission is officially underway. As GuardianBlu continues to expand its footprint as a US-based non-profit, we are thrilled to announce a formal partnership with Marine Conservation Myanmar (MCM)!   Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), GuardianBlu is stepping in to provide the high-level scientific validation, technical data modeling, and educational scaffolding that MCM needs to turn their...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/scientific-symbiosis-in-ngwe-saung-guardianblu-s-new-partnership-in-myanma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58869fd279a92c52a30440</guid><category><![CDATA[Partnerships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Official Announcement]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_9874bd80cac44c69b26575bdd0bedaa9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Science Behind the Shield: Welcoming Harriet Brown, MSci, to the GuardianBlu Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we transitioned from an alliance of elite freelance divers under ProDVA to a dedicated non-profit organization, we made a promise to ourselves and our partners: every single drop of sweat we put into the ocean would be backed by bulletproof, peer-reviewed science.]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/the-science-behind-the-shield-welcoming-harriet-brown-msci-to-the-guardianblu-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5884a89c687b0d7a3cd95b</guid><category><![CDATA[Marine Science Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:14:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_f23cd3297c714668b0feff56f9087325~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_613,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timing is Everything: The Origin of Our Vietnam Partnership with Avatar Ocean Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the life of any organization, there are moments of transition where the path ahead suddenly becomes crystal clear. For GuardianBlu, that moment came right as we were navigating our separation from ProDVA to become a US-based non-profit. Just as we were packing up our gear, stepping into our new identity, and preparing to launch our mission of public-interest marine conservation, an incredible invitation arrived from Southeast Asia. Avatar Ocean Academy (AOA), located inside the spectacular...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/the-importance-of-non-profit-work-in-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ba788c9e68b02b3985bfc</guid><category><![CDATA[Partnerships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Coastal Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community-Driven Reef Restoration]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_abc348d7c1fe45be8d91da6544548d3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Elite Divers to Global Guardians: Welcome to GuardianBlu]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been following our journey, you might notice some exciting changes around here. Today, we are incredibly proud to announce the official launch of GuardianBlu. This isn't just a simple rebranding. It is a profound, purpose-driven evolution. We have officially stepped out from our roots within ProDVA (Professional Divers Alliance) to establish ourselves as an independent, US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Moving forward, GuardianBlu is dedicating its technical diving...]]></description><link>https://www.guardianblu.org/post/building-community-our-non-profit-s-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ba78dfa58f0a255d75a80</guid><category><![CDATA[Internal Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Official Announcement]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a679c7_17b61110e65d4cdd83570495a987ca26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven DeRoch</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>