Initiatives
Community Ocean Engagement
Ocean Science Equity
Plastics
Blue Resilience Initiative
We rally private investors, nonprofit organizations, and government actors to restore and protect coastal ecosystems that increase our climate resilience, reduce pollution, and promote a sustainable blue economy.
Community Ocean Engagement Global Initiative
We support the development of marine education community leaders and empower students of all ages to translate ocean literacy into conservation action around the world.
Ocean Science Equity Initiative
Our ocean is changing faster than ever before. We ensure that all countries and communities can monitor and respond to these changing ocean conditions – not just those with the most resources.
Plastics Initiative
We work to influence sustainable production and consumption of plastics, to achieve a truly circular economy. We believe this begins with prioritizing materials and product design to protect human and environmental health.
Recent
End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC), a new Public Private Partnership
Launched at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78), the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (#EPPIC_Plastics) is a $14.5 million USD, multiyear public-private partnership, hosted by IUCN …
What Does the Ocean Mean to You? Spoiler Alert: There is No Right Answer
Asking the question: “What does the ocean mean to you?” to scientists, students and businesses.
CLOSED – Request for Proposals: Local Coordinator to Advance Ocean Observing in the Federated States of Micronesia
TOF is seeking a local coordinator for a project to advance ocean observing capacity in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Global Treaty: A Fight Much Deeper than Plastics
Halfway into 2023, our Plastics Initiative has been hard at work for a global plastics treaty. But the fight is also about equality.
Youth Ocean Action Toolkit
The Ocean Foundation, with support from National Geographic, collaborated with a group of eight young professionals (ages 18 to 26) from seven different countries to develop a Youth Ocean Action Toolkit.
