Conserving Marine Habitats and Special Places
Our oceans are a mosaic of special places, from
the bustling vibrancy of coral reefs to the
tidal pools of the rocky coasts to the stark,
glistening beauty of the frozen Arctic.
These habitats and ecosystems are more than
just picturesque; they all provide vital
benefits to the health of the ocean, the plants
and animals that live in them, and often to
human communities as well. Listed below
are the funds and projects hosted at The Ocean
Foundation that are dedicated to conserving
valuable marine habitats and other special
places in our oceans.
Seagrass Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to seagrass conservation and restoration. The Seagrass Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in seagrass meadows and their welfare. The highlight of this fund is our SeaGrass Grow campaign, a public-private partnership focused on raising funds for seagrass restoration - donate now!
Coral Reef Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to coral reef conservation and restoration. The Coral Reef Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in coral reefs and their welfare - donate now!
Arctic Ocean Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in the Arctic and the harmful effects of climate change on this fragile ecosystem - donate now!
Coasts & Beaches Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to protection and restoration of our coasts and beaches. The Coasts & Beaches Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in our coastlines, beaches, and other waterfront recreational areas - donate now!
Cuba Marine Research and Conservation - The primary focus of this project is to conduct a comprehensive coastal assessment of marine habitats in Cuba's territorial waters. This will be used to catalog, synthesize and map data collected to describe the principal habitats (marine and estuarine areas, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reefs, etc.) and species of special concern particularly sea turtles and sharks. Once this is done, the project will be able to provide information to inform the management and conservation of the region's ecosystems and biodiversity, including creation of protected areas, fisheries management, petroleum development, water quality, etc., to appropriate Cuban agencies - donate now!
Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Program - Working to develop and implement a multi-year, sustained ecosystem science program that will continue to provide wildlife and land managers and developers with information on the status and trends of the Laguna San Ignacio Wetlands Complex - donate now!
Surfers Without Borders - A humanitarian aid project dedicated to creating projects that teach environmental awareness, reduce ocean pollution, promote sustainable development, and foster good relations between surfers and coastal communities around the world - donate now!
Lateral Line Fund - Established by Lateral Line Inc. to donate a portion of the company's proceeds in the name of marine conservation. This fund supports projects related to oceans, bays and tributaries, fisheries research, and related conservation projects/initiatives - donate now!
Coastal CODE - Clean Oceans Depend on Everyone! This Committee Advised Fund was started by the Alaskan Brewing Co., which has committed 1% of all proceeds from their Alaskan IPA to support the cleanup and preservation of the Pacific Ocean and its coastlines - donate now!
Henry Coral Reef Foundation (a Donor Advised Fund)
The following "Friends of" funds are each dedicated to a specific special place defended by a foreign nonprofit that has partnered with The Ocean Foundation. Each fund has been set up by The Ocean Foundation to receive gifts and from which we make grants for charitable purposes to the selected foreign nonprofits that advance the mission and exempt purposes of The Ocean Foundation.
Friends of Georgia Strait Alliance - visit their website - donate now!
Friends of Mexiconservacion - visit their website - donate now!
Friends of Living Oceans Society - visit their website - donate now!
Seagrass Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to seagrass conservation and restoration. The Seagrass Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in seagrass meadows and their welfare. The highlight of this fund is our SeaGrass Grow campaign, a public-private partnership focused on raising funds for seagrass restoration - donate now!
Coral Reef Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to coral reef conservation and restoration. The Coral Reef Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in coral reefs and their welfare - donate now!
Arctic Ocean Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in the Arctic and the harmful effects of climate change on this fragile ecosystem - donate now!
Coasts & Beaches Fund - This is a grantmaking fund dedicated to protection and restoration of our coasts and beaches. The Coasts & Beaches Fund is a pooled fund that is specifically designed for donors of all sizes who have an interest in our coastlines, beaches, and other waterfront recreational areas - donate now!
Cuba Marine Research and Conservation - The primary focus of this project is to conduct a comprehensive coastal assessment of marine habitats in Cuba's territorial waters. This will be used to catalog, synthesize and map data collected to describe the principal habitats (marine and estuarine areas, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reefs, etc.) and species of special concern particularly sea turtles and sharks. Once this is done, the project will be able to provide information to inform the management and conservation of the region's ecosystems and biodiversity, including creation of protected areas, fisheries management, petroleum development, water quality, etc., to appropriate Cuban agencies - donate now!
Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Program - Working to develop and implement a multi-year, sustained ecosystem science program that will continue to provide wildlife and land managers and developers with information on the status and trends of the Laguna San Ignacio Wetlands Complex - donate now!
Surfers Without Borders - A humanitarian aid project dedicated to creating projects that teach environmental awareness, reduce ocean pollution, promote sustainable development, and foster good relations between surfers and coastal communities around the world - donate now!
Lateral Line Fund - Established by Lateral Line Inc. to donate a portion of the company's proceeds in the name of marine conservation. This fund supports projects related to oceans, bays and tributaries, fisheries research, and related conservation projects/initiatives - donate now!
Coastal CODE - Clean Oceans Depend on Everyone! This Committee Advised Fund was started by the Alaskan Brewing Co., which has committed 1% of all proceeds from their Alaskan IPA to support the cleanup and preservation of the Pacific Ocean and its coastlines - donate now!
Henry Coral Reef Foundation (a Donor Advised Fund)
The following "Friends of" funds are each dedicated to a specific special place defended by a foreign nonprofit that has partnered with The Ocean Foundation. Each fund has been set up by The Ocean Foundation to receive gifts and from which we make grants for charitable purposes to the selected foreign nonprofits that advance the mission and exempt purposes of The Ocean Foundation.
Friends of Georgia Strait Alliance - visit their website - donate now!
Friends of Mexiconservacion - visit their website - donate now!
Friends of Living Oceans Society - visit their website - donate now!