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Protection of Marine Environments and Marine Life
Multi-disciplinary marine conservation organizations and groups involved in the protection of marine environments and marine life
Marine protected areas - Marine animal conservation and rehabilitation - Protection of endangered species - Conservation of marine and coastal diversity - Protection of coastline -
Protection of marine life - Lionfish eradication
For specific species, such as Turtles, Cetaceans, or Corals, and for specialised areas, such as Marine Pollution or Marine Research, go to the specific categories on the Conservation base page.
Osa Conservation
Costa Rica and USA
Osa Conservation is dedicated to preserving globally significant biodiversity of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula - home to 2.5% of all the world's species. This includes protecting the coastal and marine ecosystems of Osa which support extensive marine resources including sharks, coral reefs, and important fish stocks.
Our Seas Our Future
New Zealand
Our Seas Our Future is an ENGO group based in aotearoa, New Zealand. OSOF operates as a volunteer driven, non-profit initiative that focuses on coastal and marine conservation advocacy and community engagement projects in New Zealand. The main areas of operation are in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland,
Our Shared Seas
USA
Our Shared Seas is an open access data platform with the latest statistics and trends on the global ocean, prepared by CEA Consulting. It provides ‘timely data, research, and insights to support ocean conservation policy, practice, and philanthropy. This independent resource synthesizes threats to ocean health and elevates evidence-based solutions for the ocean.’ Our Shared Seas is a project of CEA Consulting and made possible through the support of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Oceankind.
PADI AWARE Foundation
USA
PADI's foundation has evolved from Project Aware to PADI AWARE Foundation as of April 2021. It was established to help conserve underwater environments through a wide variety of activities including education, advocacy, and action, and covers coral reef restoration, protection of sharks and rays, marine debris, marine protected areas, amongst others.
PADI AWARE Foundation (Aus)
Australia
PADI's foundation has evolved from Project Aware to PADI AWARE Foundation as of April 2021. It was established to help conserve underwater environments through a wide variety of activities including education, advocacy, and action, and covers coral reef restoration, protection of sharks and rays, marine debris, marine protected areas, amongst others. The office in Brookvale in the north of Sydney serves the Asia Pacific area.
PADI AWARE Foundation (UK)
UK
PADI's foundation has evolved from Project Aware to PADI AWARE Foundation as of April 2021. It was established to help conserve underwater environments through a wide variety of activities including education, advocacy, and action, and covers coral reef restoration, protection of sharks and rays, marine debris, marine protected areas, amongst others. The Bristol office is the HQ for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Pacific Wild
Canada
Pacific Wild Alliance is dedicated to ensuring that the Great Bear Rainforest remains one of the planet’s greatest cradles of biodiversity. Pacific Wild works to protect the British Columbian coastal wildlife and its habitat through scientific research, public education and informed advocacy. They produce films, books and other public education materials. They have developed non-invasive wireless video technology for wildlife research and educational programs.
Partenariat Regional pour la Conservation de la zone cotiere et Marine en Afrique de l'Ouest
West Africa
PRCM is a grouping of forces and diversified initiatives in support of a common goal of coastal and marine conservation in the West African region. A joint initiative of IUCN, WWF, Wetlands International and International Foundation for the Banc d'Arguin (FIBA) in partnership with the sub-regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC), the programme operates in seven countries: Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Cape Verde.
Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute
France
The Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute is an oceanographic institute situated on the Île des Embiez. The island is in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in South Western France. The Institute was founded in 1966 in response to one of the first cases of industrial pollution in the Mediterranean, and since then has continued to protect marine life globally, and specifically in the Mediterranean. In the words of Paul Ricard's granddaughter, 'Through its research and public outreach activities, the Institute is addressing today's most pressing challenges: preservation of marine biodiversity, climate change, sustainable exploitation of living resources, and restoring coastal environments. As we race to save the Earth, the Ocean could be our second chance.'
Pelagos Sanctuary
Monaco
Pelagos Sanctuary is a Protected Area for marine mammals between France, Italy and Monaco. The Sanctuary is a marine area of 87,500 sq. km; a rough estimate lists more than 8,500 macroscopic animal species representing between 4 % and 18 % of global marine species, a remarkable biodiversity. The large mammals include cetaceans, specifically whales and dolphins, and seals. Within this area, research is conducted. Their role in educating the public and raising awareness of the conservation issues facing marine life is evident in the website, with information about strandings networks, the threats posed by human activity, amongst others.
Perry Institute for Marine Science
USA
The Perry Institute for Marine Science is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting the oceans through research that both informs the public and encourages action, ultimately improving understanding and stewardship of the oceans, with a focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, Marine Protected Areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change. The Institute has been conducting research in support of ocean conservation and stewardship throughout the Caribbean. Some of the core programs have centered around the effective use of Marine Protected Areas for marine conservation and fisheries management, the health of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, and the management of key Caribbean fishery species like the queen conch, Caribbean spiny lobster, and particularly the Nassau grouper.
Pew Charitable Trusts Ocean Conservation
USA
Pew Charitable Trust’s ocean work includes efforts to create large marine reserves; end illegal fishing; protect key species such as penguins, sharks, tuna and forage fish; and establish policies that protect, maintain, and restore the health of marine ecosystems.