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Humpback whale breaching during sunrise
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
Humpback whale breaching during sunrise
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
The Photo Contest is Back!

From crashing waves and glowing coral reefs to breaching whales and curious nudibranchs, your lens has the power to tell stories that inspire, protect and amaze. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just happened to catch a once-in-a-lifetime moment, this is your chance to share it with the world—and win exciting prizes!

NEW 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.

Protect the Central Arctic Ocean

Climate change is rapidly melting this sea ice, providing new access to industries for the first time, including commercial fishing, shipping and deep sea mining. Demand international protection of this global treasure.

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.

The Photo Contest is Back!

From crashing waves and glowing coral reefs to breaching whales and curious nudibranchs, your lens has the power to tell stories that inspire, protect and amaze. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just happened to catch a once-in-a-lifetime moment, this is your chance to share it with the world—and win exciting prizes!

NEW 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.

Protect the Central Arctic Ocean

Climate change is rapidly melting this sea ice, providing new access to industries for the first time, including commercial fishing, shipping and deep sea mining. Demand international protection of this global treasure.

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.

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.

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What is Coral Bleaching and Why is it Bad News for Coral Reefs?
Dan Berkson
Digital Advocacy Manager

Learn why ending coral bleaching starts with ocean climate action, and how you can help.

5 Animals That Need Sea Ice to Thrive
Dan Berkson
Digital Advocacy Manager

Discover the remarkable marine species that depend on frozen habitats to survive.

Does Eating Plastics Really Kill Ocean Animals?
Britta Baechler, Ph.D., Erin Murphy, Ph.D. and Nick Mallos

Ocean Conservancy’s latest research shows just how much ingested plastic is likely to cause death in seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals.

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Coral reef underwater, Fiji
Walruses on ice at Devon Island, Croker Bay, Nunavut Canada, High Canadian Arctic
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