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Marine Market Systems (MMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to transforming how coastal communities understand and steward their marine resources. We harness the power of underwater photography to inspire awareness and action, shining a light on the vibrant interconnectedness of underwater life and the science behind sustainable marine management. By combining compelling visual storytelling with practical, market-driven strategies, we help communities and governments put in place the rules, structures, and conditions needed to safeguard marine ecosystems.
When communities see the full value of healthy marine habitats—and have the tools to manage them sustainably—they can develop thriving blue economies, including blue-green value chains such as responsible fishing, low-impact tourism, and seaweed farming. In turn, these efforts boost local economies while preserving and restoring the very ecosystems on which they depend. Through practical guidance, collaboration, and a clear focus on mutual benefits, MMS supports the long-term well-being of both marine environments and the communities that call them home.
MMS Works with marine communities to develop maps and species lists.
MMS Worked with USAID/Mozambique to develop the Marine Market Assessment, which helped drive over $100 million of new investment into the marine and coastal sector in Mozambique.
MMS worked with the Embassy of Norway and Biofund, a conservation trust fund in Mozambique, to develop an underwater exhibition entitled "Oceans Bring us Together" at the Museum of the Oceans from December 18 2022, to January 15, 2023.
MMS worked with the Brazilian Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy, on an exhibition at the Brasilia Art Museum called "Soul of the Ocean" in November 2022 as well as for the Brazilian Parliament on an exhibition entitled "We're from the Ocean".
MMS worked with the Ministry of Seas, Inland Waters and Fisheries in Mozambique as well as the National Administration for Conservation Areas and key NGOs such as Biofund, WCS and CTV, to produce a virtual exhibition of Mozambique's underwater world. All photographs were taken by MMS.
We focus on on harnessing market forces to finance marine conservation. We are dedicated to promoting economic growth in coastal areas while preserving and reconstructing the marine environment. We deliver a holistic approach to fostering blue growth and advancing inclusive and sustainable economic and environmental prosperity.
MMS works to help communities and governments to harness market forces for positive marine conservation outcomes. If communities and governments understand the mutual beneficial value of conservation of marine ecosystems, and put in the necessary rules, structures and conditions, marine ecosystems will thrive, driving responsible tourism
MMS works to help communities and governments to harness market forces for positive marine conservation outcomes. If communities and governments understand the mutual beneficial value of conservation of marine ecosystems, and put in the necessary rules, structures and conditions, marine ecosystems will thrive, driving responsible tourism and increasing fish stocks, both of which will have positive impacts for the marine ecosystems themselves, but also the communities depending on those marine ecosystems.
MMS was formed to provide to advance conservation enterprise solutions to marine and coastal communities harnessing markets, people, communities and legal frameworks to worth together to conserve marine assets worldwide and provide sustainable livelihoods to communities that depend on marine and coastal assets.
Your contribution is tax deductible as we are an IRS approved 501(c)(3) approved charity. Your support and contributions will give marine ecosystems a voice and enable Marine Market Systems to provide support to communities around the world with a desire to protect their marine resources. You can also support through the purchase of photographs and dive guide and all proceeds go to support Marine Market Systems activities.
You can also support marine conservation by buying one of our photographs, maps or dive/photography guides. All proceeds go directly to fund Marine Market Systems.
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