| Participants | Examples |
| International | UN agencies; International Environmental Conventions; Global partnerships |
| Governments | National governments, Ministries and Navies; regional and local authorities |
| Foundations & donors | Private foundations; national donor agencies |
| Networks & institutions | Centers for marine and oceanographic research |
| Private sector | Fishing industry; nautical industry; ports and marinas; tourism sector; green golf courses; maritime transport industry |
| Public sector | Authorities responsible for the management of fisheries, environmental, agricultural, water, energy, marine and coastal resources |
| Conservation NGOs | International conservation organizations; local grassroots organizations |
| Educational sector | Schools; maritime and natural science museums; aquariums |
| Individuals | Private boat owners |
| Media | Broadcasting companies; environmental journalists |
