Oceana
Oceana is an international organization dedicated to ocean conservation, operating in multiple countries and achieving significant policy changes to protect marine environments.
Services
Oceana offers various ways for individuals and organizations to contribute to their mission of ocean conservation. Options include monthly donations, memberships, fundraisers, memorial donations, gift donations, weddings, group donations, donations by mail, planned giving, gifts of stock, workplace giving, corporate partnerships, and an online store. The organization provides a comprehensive Marine Life Encyclopedia as an educational resource.
Campaigns
Oceana leads a range of strategic and directed campaigns aimed at achieving measurable results for ocean conservation. These campaigns include Save the Oceans, Feed The World, Protect Species, Ocean Habitat, Overfishing, Climate and Energy, Transparency, Plastic Pollution, Aquaculture, and Deep-Sea Mining. By addressing these key issues, Oceana works to effect policy changes and protect marine environments on a global scale.
Global Offices
Oceana operates international offices in the United States, Europe, Chile, Canada, Belize, Philippines, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. These global locations enable Oceana to implement its conservation initiatives and advocacy efforts across various regions and cultures, working towards its mission of protecting and restoring the world's oceans.
Mission and Approach
Oceana's mission is to protect and restore the world's oceans. To achieve this, the organization leverages a multifaceted approach that includes law, science, grassroots activism, advocacy, and strategic communications. By using these tools, Oceana aims to win policy changes worldwide that benefit ocean health and marine life.
Victories and Impact
Oceana has achieved more than 300 victories in its efforts to protect the oceans, resulting in the conservation of nearly 4 million square miles of ocean. These victories reflect the organization's commitment to its mission and highlight the effectiveness of its specialized campaigns and strategic approach to ocean conservation.