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.
we are stronger together
For 15 years, we have been building shared power through information and resource sharing, advocacy training programs, communications support, collective amplification of initiatives, and organizing advocacy opportunities for a community of more than 300 ocean and climate justice leaders around the country.
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 community members to those in power and make advocacy for change more effective and efficient.
Healthy Ocean Advocacy Academy
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.
