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THE WAVES BELONG TO ALL OF US

An environmental organization is coming out with the greatest aim that seeks to protect, analyze and monitor the environment against waste or degradation from human created forces. There are many organizations dedicated to achieving measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Organizations create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

Every drop in the ocean counts. Yoko Ono

When we see what we love in trouble, we act. And we win.

Thanks to Coral Reef Watch: a government tool that forecasts bleaching four months out, based on predicted sea surface temperatures. This helps the scientists have a response time as well as a chance to save the coral before it bleaches completely.

A LIST OF SOME OF THE MOST DEDICATED MARINE CONSERVATION NON-PROFITS AROUND THE GLOBE

The promoters of these organizations are not only passionate about the ocean life but are also interested in marine life, and that they are dedicated to make a difference to preserve the ocean and everything belongs to it as long as possible. Dive sites, like the Great Barrier Reef, slowly deteriorating. At our part to contribute towards this great cause, we can donate to these non-profit organizations, they have specialized teams that are trained to help make a difference. We are not all divers or involved in some kind of help to conserve the ocean but we can all make a difference by donating.

Making a donation is the ultimate sign of solidarity. Actions speak louder than words. Ibrahim Hooper

A shoal of sardines at Panagsama Beach, Moalboal, Philippines.
©Steve De Neef

With hard work and effort, you can achieve anything.

At this point, as a result of these NGOs and their wide-spread campaigns, everyone is beginning to take action in their own way, no matter how big or small the contribution is. But unfortunately, many of these special places are already gone, ripped up by bottom trawls: large, weighted fishing nets that are dragged with rollers or chains along the seafloor. On the West Coast they have used these for decades to catch rockfish, flounders, and dozens of other commercial species.

Oceana have been working since 2001 to restore as well as protect 275,000 square miles of West Coast seafloor habitat from bottom trawling. They well understand that it is what keeps some places’ lights on so their efforts are limited to the places that have been previously trawled, and protecting critical ecosystems inside the trawl footprint.

With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the ocean.
Sylvia Earle

1. Oceana

Oceana, founded in 2001, seem to be making a ever- lasting change. Oceana is largest international ocean conservation non-profit solely dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. This non-profit organization has won effective policy-oriented victories in countries that govern large portions of the world’s marine life. Oceana is effective campaign-driven, highly fact-based, and multi-disciplinary expert.

2. The Ocean Conservancy

This non-profit environmental advocacy, founded in 1972, is trying to protect some of the most beautiful places that most of the people never get a chance to see. Their mission seeks to preserve hidden places and strive to create a healthy ocean by use of optimal solutions where life continues to nurture and sustain all of us.

3. Sea Shephard Conservation Society

Sea Shephard, founded in 1977, is trying to defend, conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats. This non-profit wants to save and protect ecosystems as well as species. They conduct investigations, create research documents, and take action to ensure their survival for future generations.

The 'Gojira' heading to Perth in 2010

Chilean Salmon Pens ©Oceana

4. Coral Reef Alliance

Coral Reef Alliance, founded in 1994, are engaged in coral reefs protection, health and resilience and partners with local communities across the globe. Coral reefs are the most valuable and endangered ecosystem. They collaborate with professionals around the world to get the best study.

5. Coral Restoration Foundation

This foundation, founded in 2001, is on mission to conserve and restore coral reefs, they create offshore nurseries and restoration campaigns for endangered coral species, that are implemented worldwide. Coral Restoration Foundation also educates people via different channels on the importance of our oceans.

6. Project AWARE Foundation

Project AWARE Foundation, born in 1989, is a global movement of volunteer scuba divers devoted to protect our ocean’s planet. This project has empowered thousands of mutually connected volunteers to act together for a clean, healthy and safe ocean. They core focus on the issues of Sharks conservation in Peril and Marine Debris.

Covering more than 70% of our planet’s surface, oceans contains the largest diversity of life on Earth and affects everything from global weather patterns to food systems. Today's coral reefs face large-scale threats from climate change as a whole, as well as the touch of careless divers.

There has been an increase in the number of marine conservations non-profits engaged in making a difference when it comes to protecting the oceans.

Being an advocate for the ocean can be as simple as speaking out about the significance of the vast ecosystem. Tell your familyand friends why the ocean matters, and let our leaders know that you side with the ocean.

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Steve De Neef and Each Organizations

Original Source

https://www.underseas.com/blog/best-marine-conservation-organizations-donate-earth-day/ Oceana, Coral Restoration Foundation, Ocean Conservancy, Sea Shepard, Coral Reef Alliance, Project Aware