Programs with Impact
The Ocean Needs Our Attention
OCEAN AND BEACH CLEANUP

These cleanups are typically conducted by volunteers, environmental organizations, and community groups, and often involve manually picking up debris along shorelines, in estuaries, and sometimes even underwater by divers.

ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
THE OCEAN CLEANUP
The Ocean Cleanup develops new teh to remove plastic pollution from oceans and catch it in rivers before it reaches the sea.
NEWPORT, OREGON (USA)
Ocean Blue Project
Ocean Blue Project focuses on marine conservation through beach and river cleanups, habitat restoration and environmental education.
ST AGNES, CORNWALL (UK)
Surfers Against Sewage
Over the last 30 years Surfers Against Sewage has grown into one of the UK’s most successful campaigning charities.
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people.
MARINE CONSERVATION

Marine conservation refers to the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. It encompasses the conservation of both the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment, including marine organisms, their habitats, and the ecological processes that sustain them.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (USA)
PADI AWARE Foundation
As a World's leading diving organization, PADI AWARE possesses a fantastic opportunity to galvanize communities.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA)
Marine Conservation Institute
The Marine Conservation Institute works with organizations, scientists and politicians to create protected areas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (USA)
OCEANA
Oceana's goals are to protect marine life, reduce pollution, and advocate for responsible fishing practices.
LONDON, UK
BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION
The Blue Marine Foundation aims to protect ocean biodiversity through research, collaboration, and education.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Oceanic Society
The Oceanic Society engages people in eco-travel, research, and education to foster protection of oceans.
BOULDER, COLORADO (USA)
Oceanic Preservation Society
Founded in 2005, OPS focuses on marine conservation and environmental awareness through visual media.
OCEAN EXPLORATION

Ocean exploration includes a wide range of activities and disciplines aimed at expanding our understanding of the ocean environment, its physical characteristics, biological diversity, geological formations, archaeological sites, and more.

MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT (USA)
Global Foundation For Ocean Exploration
GFOE focuses on exploring the world's oceans using advanced technology. They conduct deep-sea missions and promote marine ecosystem understanding through educational outreach.
OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT (USA)
OCEAN EXPLORATION TRUST
The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) is a non-profit founded by Dr. Robert Ballard in 2008, focusing on ocean exploration, technology innovation, and STEM education.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA)
MISSION BLUE
Mission Blue focuses on critical marine areas, aiming to protect the ocean through research, advocacy, and education.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA)
OCEEF
OCEEF is taking one of the most advanced research vessels around the globe to educate the world about the Ocean.
SAUNDERSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND (USA)
Ocean Discovery League
ODL's mission is to develop accessible systems to broaden the community of those who explore the deep sea.