FAQs

1. What is the Deep Blue Alliance?

The Deep Blue Alliance is a peer-to-peer (P2P) knowledge and action network dedicated to the protection and regeneration of marine ecosystems. It connects individuals, organizations, and communities who care about the ocean and want to exchange ideas, resources, and solutions to drive tangible impact – from local projects to global advocacy.

2. Who can join the Deep Blue Alliance?

Anyone with a commitment to healthy oceans! Whether you're:

  • A marine scientist

  • A coastal community leader

  • Costal & Marine Entrepreneurs

  • Investors (Venture, VC & PE)

—you're welcome to join. The network thrives on diversity and grassroots connection.

3. How does the peer-to-peer model work?

The Deep Blue Alliance is not a hierarchical organization. Instead, it functions as a distributed, member-driven community. Members:

  • Share knowledge, tools, and best practices

  • Support each other's projects

  • Collaborate on campaigns or research

  • Exchange funding opportunities and policy updates

Everyone is both a contributor and a beneficiary — no gatekeepers, no middlemen.

4. Is there a cost to join or participate?

No. The Deep Blue Alliance is 100% free of charge.
There are:

  • No membership fees

  • No paywalls

  • No hidden costs

Our goal is to make ocean action and ocean knowledge radically accessible to all.

5. What kind of topics and actions does the alliance support?

The Deep Blue Alliance covers a wide range of marine-related topics, including:

  • Coastal habitat protection (mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass)

  • Marine biodiversity

  • Blue carbon and climate mitigation

  • Sustainable fisheries and ocean food systems

  • Ocean literacy and community resilience

  • Policy and advocacy for ocean protection

We also support hands-on actions, from community clean-ups to impact finance models and nature-based solutions.

6. How can I get started?

It's simple:

  1. Join the network via our platform or contact point

  2. Introduce yourself and your area of interest

  3. Explore open threads, working groups, and knowledge pools

  4. Start sharing, learning, and collaborating

Whether you want to start a project, find collaborators, or just learn more, the Deep Blue Alliance is your ocean community.

7. Who funds the Deep Blue Alliance?

The Alliance is supported by a mix of philanthropic foundations, public-good funding, and volunteer contributions. It is non-profit and mission-driven, with no commercial agenda.

8. Can I promote my services or consultancy in the network?

No.
The Deep Blue Alliance is a non-commercial space.

  • No sales pitches

  • No consulting offers

  • No service promotions

This is a place for peer exchange and collective action, not for client acquisition or advertising.