There would be no life
on earth without the ocean.
There would be no life
on earth without the ocean.
Oceans
Oceans generate the oxygen we breathe, nourish billions of people, cool down the atmosphere and add trillions of dollars to the global economy. But overfishing, pollution and climate change have pushed our oceans to the brink. We must begin repairing the damage.
Marine Protected Areas
We help establish and finance large-scale marine protected areas. We are a founding member of the Blue Nature Alliance, a nonprofit consortium that oversees 160+ conservation projects across 23.4 million square kilometers of ocean.
Coastal Conservation
We protect and restore near-shore ecosystems, particularly mangroves. These forests remove vast amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, protect coastal communities from flooding, and supply food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world.
Responsible Seafood
We integrate the principles of conservation into the seafood industry, which employs 600 million people and provides protein for 3 billion people. Our strategies can reduce the environmental impact of fishing without compromising the global food supply.
As a founding member of the Blue Nature Alliance, we are accelerating large-scale ocean conservation worldwide by expanding and strengthening Marine Protected Areas. Since 2020, our partnerships have brought 3,540,000 km² of ocean under new or expanded protection, safeguarding critical marine ecosystems and ensuring thriving oceans for people and wildlife alike.
Protecting the ocean
The Blue Nature Alliance supports projects focused on the creation, expansion or improved management of ocean conservation areas — from coastal ecosystems to broader open ocean areas — to help the world achieve 30 percent ocean conservation by 2030.
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Square kilometers of ocean protected since 20191.1 million
A Closer Look
We work in more than 100 countries, putting science into practice, bringing big ideas to life and securing the ocean's bounties for future generations. Check out these clips from the front lines of blue conservation.
Voices from Field
Hear Ashleigh McGovern share her perspective on the oceans’ essential role in our lives. Recounting her time among thriving mangroves, she uncovers the carbon-rich soil beneath and highlights how we work tirelessly to protect vast oceans and coastal ecosystems. Her message is clear: hope is found in action.
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Let’s write the future together
Let’s write the future together
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