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Fundación Mundo Azul

Soñamos con una Guatemala que conoce, valora y protege sus recursos marinos y costeros como fuente de prosperidad social, ambiental y económica.

Contribuir a la Sustentabilidad de los recursos marinos y costeros y las pesquerías artesanales de Guatemala y Mesoamérica a través de la generación de conocimiento relevante, la incidencia en política pública y el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de las comunidades costeras.

26/06/2026

Fundación Mundo Azul estará presente en FILGUA 2026, la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guatemala. Este año llevamos los océanos al escenario cultural más importante del país. Porque la conservación marina también se construye desde el conocimiento y la educación.

Únete a nuestro taller interactivo Guate Tiene Tiburones, donde descubrirás las características, distribución e importancia de los tiburones en las aguas de Guatemala, a través de actividades dinámicas y participativas.

Jueves 9 de julio de 2026
11:00 horas
Carpa Cultural: Embajada de México, Filgua 2026

¡Te invitamos a visitarnos y ser parte de esta experiencia educativa! Juntos seguimos construyendo conciencia por nuestros océanos.

25/06/2026

In celebration of World Bee Day, Fundación Mundo Azul carried out environmental education activities during May in schools from Las Lisas and Sarstún as part of the “Flight of the Bee” campaign.

Through environmental rallies, flower planting, and interactive activities, children and youth learned about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and food production.

These activities helped strengthen environmental awareness while inspiring future generations to value and protect pollinators and their habitats.

We thank 2XGlobal for supporting initiatives that promote environmental education and pollinator conservation.

23/06/2026

Every contribution has the power to create lasting change.Every contribution has the power to create lasting change. At Mundo Azul Foundation, we are committed to building a better future through education, environmental stewardship, and community support.
We invite you to join our cause and help us continue transforming lives.

Your donation makes a difference. Together, we can create a greater impact.

Visit us at fundacionmundoazul.com to learn more about our work and discover how you can be part of this mission.

22/06/2026

At Mundo Azul Foundation, we work with coastal communities to strengthen beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood that links conservation with community well-being.

Bees play a vital role in pollinating mangroves, ecosystems that protect coastlines, support marine biodiversity, and provide essential benefits to local communities. By protecting bees, we also help conserve mangroves and the people who depend on them.

Through our Adopt a Beehive campaign, you can support the Ki’il Sarstoon Beekeeping Group and become part of a positive impact that benefits both nature and livelihoods.

Find the link in our bio to learn how to sponsor one or more beehives.

19/06/2026

In schools within the community of Sipacate, workshops were held on the ecological importance of sharks, with the aim of strengthening knowledge about their essential role in marine ecosystems and promoting their conservation.

During the activities, participants learned about the importance of sharks for maintaining ocean balance and reflected on the main threats these species face, as well as the need to promote actions for their protection. These experiences helped strengthen participants’ environmental awareness, fostering attitudes of respect and commitment toward the conservation of sharks and marine-coastal ecosystems.

We thank the New England Aquarium for making this initiative possible and for supporting environmental education for the conservation of marine biodiversity.

18/06/2026

In commemoration of World Oceans Day, the Ministry of Environment held an environmental awareness and education event focused on highlighting the importance of conserving marine and coastal ecosystems.

During the event, Elisa Areano, Executive Director of Mundo Azul Foundation, gave the talk “Living Oceans, Strong Communities: Marine Conservation that Transforms Lives,” sharing experiences on how ocean protection generates environmental, social, and economic benefits for communities.

We thank the Ministry of Environment for the invitation and for promoting these spaces for dialogue and reflection that strengthen our collective commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of our marine resources.

17/06/2026

Today, we celebrate Father's Day!

Fathers play an important role in shaping the values, dreams, and futures of the next generation. Through their guidance, support, and example, they inspire us to care for the people and the world around us.

At Mundo Azul Foundation, we recognize and appreciate all the fathers who encourage curiosity, respect for nature, and a commitment to protecting our oceans and environment.

15/06/2026

We are excited to share the publication of our latest scientific article: “Shark species composition and catch variability in Guatemala’s artisanal Pacific fishery: A call for spatial and temporal management.”

Based on eight years of fisheries monitoring (2017–2024) along Guatemala’s Pacific coast, this study documents the landing of nearly 25,000 sharks from 14 species, with the majority of catches dominated by juvenile and early life stages of threatened species. Our findings highlight the importance of coastal habitats as critical areas for young sharks and emphasize the need for science-based management measures, including spatial protection and seasonal conservation strategies.

This work contributes valuable information to support the implementation of Guatemala’s National Plan of Action for Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras, while strengthening community-based monitoring and conservation efforts led in collaboration with artisanal fishers.

Special thanks to the fishing communities, citizen scientists, collaborators, and funding partners who made this research possible. This research would not have been possible without the generous support of our donors throughout the years.

We thank The Rufford Foundation , and Luis von Ahn Foundation for their valuable support of this initiative, for helping make long-term shark research and conservation efforts in Guatemala possible.

Read the full article on our website, link: https://fundacionmundoazul.com/publicaciones-cientificas/

12/06/2026

Did you know deep-sea sharks help keep our oceans healthy?

Learn more about their impact here!

We thank The Rufford Foundation for supporting research and conservation efforts of these guardians of the deep.

10/06/2026

Our team conducted market survey interviews in Guatemala City and Sipacate, Escuintla to gather information on the commercialization of fishery products, including the types of products sold, their prices, and distribution destinations.
During these visits, vendors from the fisheries sector were interviewed, and key information on the supply available at each point of sale was recorded. This work contributes to strengthening the understanding of fishery product supply chains and commercialization dynamics in Guatemala.

We thank Our Seas Foundation n for their valuable support of this initiative.

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