116 ocean nonprofits and NGOs working on communities & tourism across 29 countries.
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.
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.
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.
France · Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Carbon/Climate, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Generalist
Blue Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on marine protected area management and sustainable blue economy development. It works on coral reef regeneration, coastal livelihoods, community-based aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, and blue carbon.
Mozambique · Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy
Marine Megafauna Foundation is a marine conservation nonprofit focused on protecting endangered ocean giants and the habitats they depend on. It combines research, conservation action, and community education across multiple coastal regions.
Indonesia · Generalist, Seaweeds/Algae, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Carbon/Climate, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy, Data/Tech
Kopernik is a nonprofit organization that experiments with practical solutions to social and environmental challenges for underserved communities in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. It combines research, rapid testing, advisory services, and partnership-building to reduce poverty and amplify impact.
Ecuador · Education/Policy, Communities/Tourism, Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution
Naveducando Foundation is a nonprofit organization that delivers educational programs for Galapagos youth to promote conservation, sustainability, and stewardship of the archipelago. It runs experiential and virtual learning initiatives that connect students with marine and coastal ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental action.
Indonesia · Corals/Biodiversity, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy
Livingseas Foundation is an Indonesian nonprofit focused on coral reef restoration in Padang Bai, Bali. It restores marine habitat and biodiversity while supporting local communities through conservation, education, and outreach.