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Our focus is the ocean. And our community is every one of us who depends upon her.
The ocean transcends all geographic boundaries, and is responsible for producing at least every second breath we take. The ocean covers 71% of the planet. For nearly 20 years now, we’ve strived to bridge a philanthropy gap – which has historically given the ocean only 7% of environmental grantmaking, and ultimately, less than 1% of all philanthropy – to support the communities that need this funding for marine science and conservation the most. We were founded to help change this less than favorable ratio.
We have launched our own initiatives to fill gaps in conservation work and build lasting relationships. These core initiatives provide leading contributions to the global ocean conservation dialogue on the topics of ocean acidification, blue carbon, and plastic pollution.
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You Have to Walk Along the Highway
Patience, perseverance and unrelenting curiosity could pave the way for Cuba’s smalltooth sawfish being on better footing than we believed.
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How Your Grocery Store “Fish Dilemma” Relates to Ocean Health
The demand for fish is growing, and the ocean is increasingly at risk. But aquaculture practices are adaptable. And companies are investing in sustainable fish farming.
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Ocean Clusters Can Accelerate Growth in America’s Sustainable Blue Economy
The Blue Economy can serve as an untapped source of sustainable, environmentally respectful solutions. Entrepreneurs are tapping into those opportunities in coops known as Ocean Clusters.
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Island Communities Advance Climate Resilience & Marine Protection in Palau; and More Work Remains
The Ocean Foundation and our community in The Climate Strong Islands Network know there’s no better place than Palau to be reminded of the lessons islands have to offer in addressing our climate crisis.
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Pioneers of Progress: Mark J. Spalding
Credit Suisse’s Pioneers of Progress features outstanding sustainability shapers who are helping to solve the world’s big challenges. We were featured in an episode with our president Mark J. Spalding.
Club Med, the Pioneer of the All-Inclusive Concept, Announces New Social Responsibility Commitments
Club Med is proud to announce new initiatives that will accelerate their ongoing sustainability efforts.
Mijenta Tequila Joins Forces with The Ocean Foundation Facilitating Coastline Conservation
Mijenta’s donation will benefit The Ocean Foundation’s work supporting underserved island and coastal communities.
U.S. Plastics Pact Publishes its “2020 Baseline Report”
U.S. Plastics Pact Delivers on Commitment to Transparency and Using a Data-Driven Approach to Build a Circular Economy, by Publishing its “2020 Baseline Report”.
Ocean Diplomacy: How Common Threats to Shared Resources Can Overcome Politics
This in-depth discussion occurred during The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2022 Annual Meeting.
Statement: Plastic Materials Elimination List an important step in reduction of global plastic pollution
U.S. Plastics Pact’s list of “problematic and unnecessary” plastics is key in eliminating plastics that are least beneficial to society.
