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      As the only community foundation for the ocean, The Ocean Foundation’s 501(c)(3) mission is to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world.

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    • Community Foundation ServicesWe Sponsor and Host Projects and FundsWe Make GrantsWe Accept DonationsWe Partner with Corporations
    • Conservation InitiativesBlue ResilienceRedesigning PlasticsOcean AcidificationCommunity Ocean Engagement
    • Capacity BuildingOffering technical tools, training and expert guidance.Carbon OffsetsSupporting coastal habitats.Networks, Coalitions and CollaborativesPushing the envelope with like-minded individuals.Sustainable Blue EconomyPursuing economic growth in a sustainable blue way.
    • Supporting Island CommunitiesSupporting local work with global relevance.Ocean Science DiplomacyBuilding bridges to create change.Investing in Ocean HealthRestoring ocean health and abundance.Research and DevelopmentSupporting and enhancing the needs of the ocean community.
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      Find out ways to be a part of the ocean conservation community, because the ocean needs all of our passion and resources.

    • Fiscal Sponsorship ProgramWe reduce the complexity of operating a project or organization. We’ll provide you the infrastructure and expertise of an NGO, so you can focus on your mission.Ways to GiveWhen it comes to making a donation, we give you power to make choices – so you can support the ocean cause you care about most.
    • Volunteer and Career OpportunitiesLooking to make an impact in the marine conservation community? We have the resources you need to get started.For CorporationsYour company or cause can join the effort to protect our ocean and those who depend on it. A partnership with us means working together on strategic ocean solutions.
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Volunteer and Career Resources

Current Job Openings:

  • Deep Seabed Mining Moratorium Science Communication Internship | Washington, D.C.

Regional Volunteer Opportunities: 

  • Anacostia Riverkeeper
  • Anacostia Watershed Society
  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  • Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
  • National Aquarium
  • NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
  • Patuxent Riverkeeper
  • Potomac Conservancy
  • Potomac Riverkeeper
  • Smithsonian Museum of Natural History 
  • Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology 
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Arundel Rivers Federation
  • West/Rhode Riverkeeper

Our Projects’ Volunteer Opportunities:

  • The Science Exchange
  • La Tortuga Viva
  • Inland Ocean Coalition
  • Ocean Connectors

Looking to join the marine conservation community? Check out these suggested resources to help get you started:

Career Resources:

  • OceanCareers.com
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Texas A&M Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Science Job Board
  • Global Marine Community Weekly Newsletter
  • NOAA’s Coral-List
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