5. Ocean Protection Organizations

Ocean ConservancyWe use the best in science-based solutions to tackle the biggest threats to our ocean. Join the Fight for a Healthy Ocean.

Heal the Bay - Ocean & Watershed Protection in Los Angeles CountyHeal the Bay staff work to mobilize L.A.’s many diverse communities to protect our coastline, revitalize our urban waterways, and speak out for smart water policy.

5Gyres.org5 Gyres empowers action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, art, education, and adventure.

Bahamas Plastic Movement

Surfrider Foundation

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Home | SeaLegacyFounded by Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier, SeaLegacy is on a mission to create healthy and abundant oceans for us, and for the planet.

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New Zealand marine conservation | Live Ocean - Our mission

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Oceanic Preservation Society: A Voice for Our Oceans & Planet.The Oceanic Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that promotes global conservation by exposing threats to our oceans and planet.

Marine Conservation InstituteSaving wild ocean places, for us and future generations.

WelcomeOur mission is to inspire and educate the global community to help create a better, safer world for all cetaceans.

Pristine SeasLearn about the Pristine Seas expeditions from National Geographic.

Urban Ocean LabUrban Ocean Lab is dedicated to cultivating rigorous, creative, equitable, and practical climate and ocean solutions for coastal cities.

Volunteer Half Moon Bay — SEA HUGGERSea Hugger is a non profit dedicated to protecting and healing the marine environment from plastic pollution. Based in California.

HOME — MISSION BLUE

Igniting public support for a global network of Marine protected areas.

What is a Mission Blue Hope Spot?

Hope Spots are special places that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean. Our Hope Spots are championed by local conservationists whom we support with communications, expeditions and scientific advisory.

OceanaWe are Protecting the World's Oceans.

Project AWARE Specialist | PADI

The Project AWARE Specialty course is an introduction to the global AWARE movement for ocean protection. It focuses and expands on the 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet.

Only One - Help save the ocean and fix the climateThe new action platform for the planet. Plant your own ocean trees and coral reefs. Remove carbon and plastics. Take action and see results.

Choose a plan on Only One100% of your funds go to impact. Whether you decide to become a Starter, Steward, Hero, or Legend, our planet’s future is now in your hands.

Lonely WhaleOur mission is simple: to keep plastic waste from entering the ocean. Since our inception in 2015, we have worked to drive recycling systems change, develop alternatives to problematic plastics, and create a mass community of people committed to a utopian future.

The Blue Frontier CampaignA national leader in providing resources and opportunities to bring citizens who care about the health of our coasts and ocean into the decision making process.

Conservation InternationalSince 1987, Conservation International has worked to improve the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests and other living ecosystems.

The Ocean CleanupThe Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. We aim to remove 90% of the floating plastic with the help of ocean cleanup systems and river interception technologies.

Protecting the Deep Sea for All of Us - Deep Sea Conservation CoalitionScientists in recent decades have uncovered a previously unknown wealth of life in the dark depths of the ocean. Cold-water corals, sponge fields, seamounts, hydrothermal vents and a multitude of other ecosystems are home to strange and mysterious creatures found nowhere else on Earth. We are just beginning to discover how these extraordinary ecosystems can […]

OceanCare: For Healthy Living OceansOceanCare has been active in marine conservation since 1989. The organisation holds Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC.

American Oceans: Learn About the World's Oceans & Marine LifeThe world's oceans are home to thousands of marine species and habitats. American Ocean's is a resource for marine animal facts and information about the world's oceans.

Investable Oceans

Our mission is to simplify and accelerate market-based sustainable ocean investing across all asset classes and all sectors of the Blue Economy by centralizing research, commentary, inspiration, and access to blue enterprise in one place.

Only OneOnly one planet, only one ocean, only one way to do this: together.

Save our seas: five ways to rewild and conserve the oceanOceans are critical to life but have never been so vulnerable. In her new book, marine biologist Helen Scales outlines how to halt the decline