Ocean Nonprofits & NGOs
175 ocean nonprofits and NGOs listed across 32 countries and 12 focus areas.
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The Blue Economy Hub Trust
India · Aquaculture/Fisheries, Energy/Maritime, Data/Tech, Education/Policy, Generalist
The Blue Economy Hub Trust is an Indian nonprofit that connects blue economy stakeholders through information, resources, networks, webinars and collaboration. It focuses on sustainable development across shipbuilding, aquaculture, shipping, marine ICT and fisheries.
Ecomar
Belize · Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution, Education/Policy, Data/Tech
ECOMAR is a marine conservation organization in Belize focused on the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System through research, outreach, volunteer monitoring, and education. It coordinates programs on coral bleaching, sea turtles, lionfish management, marine mammal sightings, and field-based research.
Coral Guardian
France · Corals/Biodiversity, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Data/Tech
Coral Guardian is a French nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring coral ecosystems through local conservation action, scientific research, and public awareness. It works with local communities on coral restoration projects and marine conservation initiatives.
The Ocean Foundation
USA · Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Waste/Pollution, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Generalist
The Ocean Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation dedicated to ocean health, marine conservation, and support for coastal communities worldwide. It provides grantmaking, fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, research, policy engagement, and its own ocean-focused initiatives.
Yayasan Agathis Dammara Karbon
Indonesia · Biosolutions, Carbon/Climate, Education/Policy
Yayasan Agathis Dammara Karbon is an Indonesian nonprofit foundation focused on biochar, carbon sequestration, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It conducts research, farmer training, feasibility studies, and field projects to improve soil health, reduce emissions, and support climate-resilient rural communities.
Clean Shores Global
Norway · Waste/Pollution, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy
Clean Shores Global is a nonprofit organization focused on healthy oceans and social responsibility through shoreline, waterfront, and riverbank cleanup action. It mobilizes volunteers, members, and partners to remove garbage and support environmental stewardship.
Healthy Seas
Netherlands · Waste/Pollution, Corals/Biodiversity, Education/Policy
Healthy Seas is a nonprofit foundation that removes marine litter, especially ghost nets, and works on prevention, education, and circular solutions for recovered materials. It protects marine ecosystems through underwater and coastal clean-ups, public awareness, and partnerships with fishers, businesses, and recyclers.
ClientEarth
United Kingdom · Waste/Pollution, Carbon/Climate, Corals/Biodiversity, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Education/Policy, Generalist
ClientEarth is a nonprofit environmental law organisation that uses legal action, policy advocacy and expert training to protect nature, tackle climate change and stop pollution. It works across Europe, Asia and the USA with partners, citizens and decision-makers to drive systemic environmental change.