What We Do
Our Vision
We envision a world with a healthy and resilient ocean.
Our Mission
Build a network of ocean lovers who work together to advance ocean conservation that centers the ocean and people.
The Challenge
For far too long, policymakers have approached the climate change and biodiversity loss crises as separate issues, leading to decisions being made in silos. As a result, far too many polices for ocean conservation and protection are not reflective of the interconnectedness of the ecosystem and its collective impact on all life on Earth. Conserving, managing, and restoring ocean ecosystems are key to the success and health of humans, communities, wildlife, and the economy.
We Believe
● We are stronger and more influential together in advocating for the necessary immediate change needed to mitigate the harm to the health of the ocean.
● We can develop equitable and just ocean conservation policy to dismantle the existing harms of climate change on the ocean and people.
● People care about the ocean, but many need access to information, opportunities for advocacy, or a network of support.
Our Approach
We believe collaboration is key to ensuring ocean conservation policies in the United States are informed by and reflective of the people, regions, and wildlife they should serve.
We work to remove barriers that keep people from becoming ocean advocates by providing relevant and timely information, building capacity to speak out for the ocean, and highlighting opportunities to engage with policymakers.
We lift the work and voices of our network members to those in power and make advocacy for change more effective and efficient.
Core Strategies
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Educate
Provide our network information and ways to engage around equitable federal ocean policies.
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Train
Expand skills of network members to effectively advocate for ocean protection and conservation.
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Activate
Highlight opportunities for network members to take action to support equitable federal ocean policies.
Our ocean priorities
ocean and climate justice
The HOC uplifts the crucial role the ocean plays to mitigate climate change and recognize the disproportionate impact climate change has on communities of color.
community-based ocean conservation movement building
The Healthy Ocean Advocacy Academy supports increasing the breadth of the conservation movement through advocacy skill building and local community building.
