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
A membership community of women who build innovative projects together which protect the sea
No direct volunteer programs. However, you can search their network for volunteering opportunities in their partner organisations. Using LILO as a search engine will generate revenue for them at no cost to you.
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