Special Initiatives
These are projects at The Ocean Foundation that
are focused on programmatic outcomes.
These projects were all initiated by TOF staff
to address specific needs or outcomes, and are
fully owned and operated by The Ocean
Foundation.
Tag-A-Giant Fund -
Pro Peninsula Fund - Formerly a separate nonprofit, Pro Peninsula has recently merged with The Ocean Foundation as a way to strengthen the effectiveness of both organizations, expand our reach, and make the best use of limited resources. This union, which brought together two of the strongest, most effective organizations working in the area, enhances the great conservation work that Pro Peninsula has carried out throughout the Baja California region for the past decade - donate now!
Coastal Ocean Values Center - A research center devoted to developing a systematic, nationwide process to quantify and value the local economic contributions of recreational fishing, boating, beach going, bird watching, kayaking, and other economic activities that depend on healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. The COVC works with the National Estuary Programs, Estuarine Research Reserves, Marine Sanctuaries, local coastal programs and our partners at the Waterkeepers Alliance, Surfrider, and Restore America's Estuaries to collect a national system of long-term economic indicators of coastal ecosystem health - donate now!
National Ocean Policy Fund - This fund supports TOF’s strategic efforts to advance sound national ocean policies through informing strategy and direction with the Administration, federal agencies, Congress and key stakeholders. This fund further supports the Foundation’s efforts to address pressing economic, resource and environmental issues facing US coasts, Great Lakes and oceans - donate now!
Tag-A-Giant Fund -
Pro Peninsula Fund - Formerly a separate nonprofit, Pro Peninsula has recently merged with The Ocean Foundation as a way to strengthen the effectiveness of both organizations, expand our reach, and make the best use of limited resources. This union, which brought together two of the strongest, most effective organizations working in the area, enhances the great conservation work that Pro Peninsula has carried out throughout the Baja California region for the past decade - donate now!
Coastal Ocean Values Center - A research center devoted to developing a systematic, nationwide process to quantify and value the local economic contributions of recreational fishing, boating, beach going, bird watching, kayaking, and other economic activities that depend on healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. The COVC works with the National Estuary Programs, Estuarine Research Reserves, Marine Sanctuaries, local coastal programs and our partners at the Waterkeepers Alliance, Surfrider, and Restore America's Estuaries to collect a national system of long-term economic indicators of coastal ecosystem health - donate now!
National Ocean Policy Fund - This fund supports TOF’s strategic efforts to advance sound national ocean policies through informing strategy and direction with the Administration, federal agencies, Congress and key stakeholders. This fund further supports the Foundation’s efforts to address pressing economic, resource and environmental issues facing US coasts, Great Lakes and oceans - donate now!