Press Releases
Dr. Joshua Ginsberg Elected Chair of the Board of Directors for The Ocean Foundation
The Board of Directors of The Ocean Foundation (TOF) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Joshua Ginsberg as our new Board Chair to help guide us into our …
The Ocean Foundation Joins Civil Society Groups Worldwide in Demanding Greater Transparency and Participation in Upcoming Plastics Treaty Talks
133 civil society organizations worldwide, including The Ocean Foundation, called on the leadership of the INC working on a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, to provide greater transparency …
Biden-Harris Administration invests $16.7 million for marine technology innovation through the Inflation Reduction Act
The Department of Commerce and NOAA recently announced $16.7 million in funding across 12 awards to support the development of innovative new technologies and public-private partnerships focused on sustainability, equity, …
Philadelphia Eagles Go Green For the Ocean
In 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles, through their Go Green initiative, chose to enter a landmark partnership with The Ocean Foundation, becoming the first U.S. pro sports organization to offset 100 percent …
New Analysis: Business Case for Deep Sea Mining – Highly Complicated and Widely Unproven – Doesn’t Add Up
Report finds extracting nodules lodged in the ocean floor is rife with technical challenges and overlooks rise of innovations that would eliminate the need for deep-seabed mining; warns investors to …
Announcing park designations for Nopoló and Loreto II, providing ecological protection to a pristine and biodiverse coastline in Baja California Sur, Mexico
On August 16th 2023, Nopoló Park and Loreto II Park were set aside for conservation via two Presidential decrees to support sustainable development, ecotourism, and permanent habitat protection.
The Ocean Foundation approved as Accredited Non-Governmental Organization to UNESCO’s 2001 Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage
This achievement strengthens our ability to move forward with our ongoing work on Underwater Cultural Heritage.
The Ocean Foundation and Lloyd’s Register Foundation Heritage and Education Centre Partner to Protect Ocean Heritage
The Ocean Foundation proudly announces a two-year partnership with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), an independent global charity working to engineer a safer world.
SKYY® Vodka Furthers Commitment to Water Conservation Through a Multi-Year Partnership with The Ocean Foundation
SKYY® Vodka announces a multi-year partnership with The Ocean Foundation to help drive awareness, education, and action towards conserving and restoring the planet’s waterways.
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.
The Ocean Foundation and The New England Aquarium Partner with the Network of Engaged International Donors for Ocean-Focused Giving Circle
“The Circle” was convened to explore the intersectionality of marine conservation, local livelihoods, and climate resilience.
The Ocean Foundation Joins the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) to Protect the Deep Sea
For the last decade, The Ocean Foundation has been engaged in support of non-governmental organizations on deep seabed mining.
