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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Our focus is the ocean. And our community is every one of us who depends on it.
The ocean transcends all geographic boundaries, is responsible for producing at least every second breath we take, and covers 71% of the earth’s surface. 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, ocean literacy, blue carbon, and plastic pollution.
The Latest
Pushing pHorward: OA Day and Fiji Training
The IOAI team talks about their recent 5th Annual OA Day, their five-day training in Fiji, and getting GOA-ON in a Box kits to the Pacific Islands.
Scam Alert – Do Not Purchase Products from These Companies
Companies operating under a variety of names are illegally using the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s turtle tracking maps to sell products.
Diving in on a Global Plastics Treaty
Program Officer Erica Nuñez discusses what she’s been up to these last few months in pursuit of a Global Plastics Treaty.
A CommYOUnity Foundation: Staff Memories with the Ocean
We asked our staff, as part of our ocean community, to tell us their favorite memories of the ocean – and why they are working to make it a healthy place for all life on earth.
Government of Cuba Signs First Memorandum of Understanding with U.S.-based Non-Governmental Organization to Facilitate Ocean Science Diplomacy
The Government of Cuba and TOF signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, marking the first time the Government of Cuba has signed a MoU with a non-governmental organization in the United States.
Whale Strandings and the Need for Long-Term Solutions
Mark J. Spalding discusses recent whale strandings and the need to invest in ensuring all human activities stop threatening ocean life.
Our Impact On the Ocean
