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Find and support ocean-focused organisations
Looking to take action for the ocean? Whether you want to volunteer, share your skills, support a campaign, or connect with ocean organisations, you’re in the right place.
Explore our global directory of ocean-focused NGOs and community projects. Many welcome remote support, local help, or public funding to boost their efforts in restoring the ocean. Some of them need support with data / community reporting. This is also known as citizen science.
Citizen science involves everyday people assisting researchers by gathering data. They might track plastic pollution, note whale sightings, or check water quality. This helps us better understand and protect the ocean.
Lists updated quarterly – last update: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Explore our global directory of ocean-focused NGOs and community projects. Many welcome remote support, local help, or public funding to boost their efforts in restoring the ocean. Some of them need support with data / community reporting. This is also known as citizen science.
Citizen science involves everyday people assisting researchers by gathering data. They might track plastic pollution, note whale sightings, or check water quality. This helps us better understand and protect the ocean.
Lists updated quarterly – last update: Tuesday 24th June 2025
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A global community empowering young leaders to restore ocean health.
Youth leadership programmes for 18-35 year olds. Ecopreneur Network is SOA's platform for investing in ocean startups alongside its venture arm, Seabird Ventures. Downloadable social media toolkit is available in multiple languages.
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A global environmental non-profit working to conserve lands and waters.
Volunteering opportunities available both indoors and outdoors. Volunteering is only available in the USA.
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A non-profit using creative communication to accelerate ocean science and conservation.
Library of beautiful and powerful photos and videos which the public can use for free.
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A non-profit developing technologies to remove plastic from oceans and rivers.
Track and report plastic debris through the Ocean Cleanup Survey App.
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A UN initiative coordinating governments, scientific communities, the private sector and civil society to ensure the successful implementation of the sustainable development of the ocean from 2021 to 2030.
Opportunities include involvement in formal and informal working groups working on the 10 ocean challenges identified, registering as an ocean expert, endorsement as a Decade Action etc.
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A community foundation dedicated to reversing the trend of ocean degradation.
Direct financial support includes scholarships and grants. Volunteering is only available in North America and roles vary by region. Check local hub for details.
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An annual observance to celebrate the ocean and raise awareness of its importance.
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Underwater scientific explorations and collaboration with internationally renowned research institutes
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An NGO aiming to reduce marine litter through cleanup operations and recycling initiatives.
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A charity dedicated to the conservation of whales and dolphins.
Travel expenses can be reimbursed. UK interns also receive certain allowances. Volunteering only possible in the UK and USA. Can enter the weekly lottery to win cash prizes. Fundraising challenge events offer both indoor and outdoor suggestions, including video gaming / streaming.
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