Take action for the ocean
Anyone can join the fight for a healthier more just ocean, and there are lots of ways to take action.
Many groups and campaigns are working to undo the key threats the ocean faces: overexploitation, pollution and the climate crisis. Between them, these groups are taking direct action, putting pressure on governments and decision makers and they’re amplifying voices of people who care and want to see change for the better.
Support them in any way you can, be that with your time and expertise, or with your passion and enthusiasm to learn. Some offer memberships and accept donations. Many have petitions to sign and will help to you contact your elected representatives.
Here is a small selection of organisations I think are doing excellent work and are well worth supporting. If you have suggestions for additions to this list, do please get in touch and let me know.
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (a group of young ocean leaders)
Region-Specific Groups
Australian Marine Conservation Society
COAST (Community of Arran Seabed Trust)
Marine Conservation Society (UK)
Oceana (international and regional branches)
Our Seas Our Future (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
Wildlife Trusts (UK, especially coastal counties)
Specific species and habitats
Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (campaigns against deep-sea trawling and deep-sea mining)
Defend the Deep (campaign against deep-sea mining)
Great Southern Reef (Australia)
North Coast Cetacean Society (BC Whales)
For divers
Seasearch (UK)
Making better seafood choices
Good Fish Guide, Marine Conservation Society (UK)
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch (US)
GoodFish (Australia)