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Wave break on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
A large male Giant Cuttlefish cruises around the shoreline of Whyalla, looking for a mate this season.
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
A portrait of Katherine Barkman on stage in a ballerina costume, with a flared effect - the stagelight behind her a bright blue illuminating her hair, with a ring of brilliant orange in the foreground. Text overlay is the Protect Where We Play with Ocean Conservancy logo and beneath is Katherine Barkman, Team Ocean Captain.
Wave break on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
A large male Giant Cuttlefish cruises around the shoreline of Whyalla, looking for a mate this season.
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
A portrait of Katherine Barkman on stage in a ballerina costume, with a flared effect - the stagelight behind her a bright blue illuminating her hair, with a ring of brilliant orange in the foreground. Text overlay is the Protect Where We Play with Ocean Conservancy logo and beneath is Katherine Barkman, Team Ocean Captain.
Why Donate at the End of the Year?

Every year, millions of people choose to give back during the holiday season. Giving Tuesday and year-end giving offer opportunities to support the causes that matter the most to you—and help create meaningful change before a new year begins.

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And the winner is…

Our annual Photo Contest is officially wrapped—and wow, you delivered! Thank you for keeping our ocean in focus during National Ocean Month and inspiring us with your creativity. Now it’s time to meet the favorites.

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Award-Winning Wildlife Impact Calculator

Every single piece of plastic kept out of the ocean can help protect a life. The Wildlife Impact Calculator translates award-winning science into something personal and powerful. Enter your actions, no matter where you are, and see the real, quantified impact on wildlife.

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Protect Where We Play

A healthy ocean is our “MVP”. By protecting it, we protect the things that bring us together like sports, entertainment and fandom.

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Why Donate at the End of the Year?

Every year, millions of people choose to give back during the holiday season. Giving Tuesday and year-end giving offer opportunities to support the causes that matter the most to you—and help create meaningful change before a new year begins.

LEARN MORE
And the winner is…

Our annual Photo Contest is officially wrapped—and wow, you delivered! Thank you for keeping our ocean in focus during National Ocean Month and inspiring us with your creativity. Now it’s time to meet the favorites.

See the winners
Award-Winning Wildlife Impact Calculator

Every single piece of plastic kept out of the ocean can help protect a life. The Wildlife Impact Calculator translates award-winning science into something personal and powerful. Enter your actions, no matter where you are, and see the real, quantified impact on wildlife.

Calculate Your Impact
Protect Where We Play

A healthy ocean is our “MVP”. By protecting it, we protect the things that bring us together like sports, entertainment and fandom.

Join Team Ocean

Our Work

Our ocean produces half the world’s oxygen, absorbs 90% of the excess heat from climate change and supports millions of species and billions of people. Our ocean is truly awesome—but it is not invincible. Ocean Conservancy is a U.S.-based organization that works globally to protect the ocean. We work on protecting biodiversity, advancing climate solutions and preventing ocean plastics. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

Biodiversity Climate Plastics

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Climate Change, El Niño and a Warming Ocean
Dan Berkson
Digital Advocacy Manager

El Niño is adding to the heat, but scientists say human-caused warming is pushing our ocean past the breaking point

Blog
What Can We Learn From 50 Years of Fishery Management?
Meredith Moore
Director, Fish Conservation Program

U.S. fisheries face an uncertain future

Blog
Could You Really Be Swallowed by a Whale?
Katie Hogge Moore
Senior Manager, Digital Engagement

The true likelihood of a real-life Whalefall

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News

Great Barrier Reef, Australia, 2017 Bleaching
Fishing boats on the water at Bayou La Batre, AL in the gulf of mexico
Bio Circle

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Love the ocean? Turn your passion into impact. Explore urgent actions you can take right now to protect marine life and defend our ocean’s future.

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Clean Up

Join us this season to clean up your local beach, lake, park or neighborhood.

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Together, we can create lasting solutions for a healthier planet and thriving communities.

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