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400
Million pounds of plastic and other trash removed
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Million volunteers working together

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Two humpback whales breach simultaneously under a dramatic sky.
A gloved hand holds bits of microplastics during a beach cleanup event.
Two humpback whales breach simultaneously under a dramatic sky.
A gloved hand holds bits of microplastics during a beach cleanup event.
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NEW Research from Ocean Conservancy

How much plastic is too much? Explore the landmark peer-reviewed study on lethal doses of plastic to marine animals.

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Protect Where We Play

Mobilizing the collective power of their fans and using their platforms to ride the wave, Team Ocean Captains are leading the charge for Protect Where We Play.

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Urgent Action Needed for Marine Mammals

Congress must invest in the critical programs that are designed to uphold the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Take action now and urge your lawmakers to defend some of our ocean’s most vulnerable animals.

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Double Your Impact

Your gift can go 2X further for the ocean. Donate before midnight on December 31 to have your contribution matched dollar-for-dollar.

Give Now
NEW Research from Ocean Conservancy

How much plastic is too much? Explore the landmark peer-reviewed study on lethal doses of plastic to marine animals.

Read More
Protect Where We Play

Mobilizing the collective power of their fans and using their platforms to ride the wave, Team Ocean Captains are leading the charge for Protect Where We Play.

Join Team Ocean
Urgent Action Needed for Marine Mammals

Congress must invest in the critical programs that are designed to uphold the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Take action now and urge your lawmakers to defend some of our ocean’s most vulnerable animals.

TAKE ACTION

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 Finance Goals for Our Ocean at COP30
Shamini Selvaratnam
‪Director, International Climate and Clean Energy

With world leaders meeting in Belém, Brazil, they have the chance to elevate our ocean as a climate solution

Ten Animals Impacted by Ghost Gear
Jaclyn McGarry
Program Manager, Global Ghost Gear Initiative

Fishing gear is designed to catch the fish that we eat on our plates, but how are other ocean animals impacted when fishing gear is lost at sea?

40 Years of Cleaner Beaches Powered by People and Community
Janis Searles Jones
Chief Executive Officer

The International Coastal Cleanup® 2025 marks 40 years of impact for marine life and coastal communities

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Massive Bigeye Mackerel run on a health reef
seabirds on a beach with fishing gear
A group of volunteers stand on a rocky beach on a sunny day. One volunteer holds up an Ocean Conservancy banner.
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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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