As the only community foundation for the ocean, The Ocean Foundation’s mission is to improve global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy. We create partnerships to connect all peoples in the communities in which we work to the informational, technical, and financial resources they need to achieve their ocean stewardship goals.
About Us What it Means to Be a Community FoundationFind out ways to be a part of the ocean conservation community, because the ocean needs all of our passion and resources.
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View AllWe strive for up-to-date, objective and accurate knowledge and information on ocean issues. As a community foundation, we provide our Knowledge Hub as a free resource.
OverviewOcean Revolution was created to change the way humans engage with the sea: to find, mentor, and network new voices and revive and amplify ancient ones. We look to the past with respect and the recognition of ancient values, knowledge and expertise. We push forward enhancing these systems with the tools and energy of youth, science, and interconnectivity.
As a multi-cultural, multi-generational global organization we work with native peoples and Indigenous communities to support projects, provide funding skills, facilitate knowledge-transfer, and develop local and international infrastructure to assure justice and healthy oceans that are capable of sustaining responsible utilization.
I am writing today to share my gratitude for the power, wisdom, and compassion of The Ocean Foundation’s Board of Advisors. These generous people have ensured that TOF has a …
Introduction The vast blue highways of our global ocean carry nearly 90% of global trade, with massive vessels traversing international waters day and night. While these maritime thoroughfares are essential …
29 January 2025 Thank you to all who have donated to help us through the crisis caused by the abrupt halt in federal funding for our work with small island …
The Ocean Foundation is a 501(c)3 -- Tax ID #71-0863908. Donations are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.