Mountains, canyons, plains — these geological features are not only present on land, but also under the sea, where scientists have now charted them in incredible detail in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. The five-year project mapped 18.5 million square miles, and even revealed a new deepest point in the Southern Ocean, a depression lying 7,432 meters (24,383 feet) below sea level called the Factorian Deep. This study and others like it around the world are filling major scientific gaps in our understanding of what the ocean floor looks like, a key part of knowing how to foster ocean health. More mapping also enables us to make an even stronger science-backed case for marine protected areas. If you want to turn this positive progress into action, you can join us today as we call on world leaders to protect Antarctica and secure the largest act of ocean protection in history. We’re close to reaching our goal of 250,000 petition signatures!
Campaigns that change minds — and shape policy.
Our international team of experts specializes in strategic communications, movement building, and public advocacy to drive impactful ocean and climate policy worldwide.
How we work.
Our philanthropically funded work aims to complement and enhance the efforts of others — both globally and in targeted regions — to restore ocean health for all and realize the ocean’s potential as a climate solution.
Public
Campaigns
We use research, data, and innovative strategies to design and execute campaigns that accelerate policy change for the ocean and climate — continually learning to make each campaign smarter and more impactful.
Expanding advocacy to end bottom trawling in EU protected areas
European Union · 2024-2025 · Bottom Trawling
Partnering locally to oppose petrochemical expansion in the Ohio River Valley
Ohio River Valley · 2024 · Petrochemicals
Building a 30×30 movement in France with strong messages and voices
France · 2023-2025 · 30×30
Movement
Building
We organize a rapidly growing global network of ocean and climate advocates — mobilizing millions to take action on campaigns at the right time and place through our advocacy platform and other channels.
Engaging the public via digital and traditional media to protect Antarctica
Antarctica · 2020-2025 · Marine Protected Areas
Mobilizing Irish supporters to demand policymakers pass the Marine Protected Areas Bill
Ireland · 2023-2025 · 30×30
Winning the fight to regulate 90% of the shark fin trade
Global · 2022 · Shark Finning
Strategic
Communications
We develop communication strategies that make headlines and engage audiences, using digital marketing, media coverage, and original content to amplify key narratives that create impact.
Building and showing support for the Global Plastics Treaty
Global · 2021-2025 · Plastics
Kickstarting a viral campaign to stop whale and dolphin hunting
Faroe Islands · 2021-2025 · Whale and Dolphin Hunting
Developing a narrative to advance the Loss and Damage Fund
Small Island Developing States · 2023 · Loss and Damage
The time is now.
With 2030 approaching, we have a critical window of opportunity to strengthen campaigns and effectively organize the public — showing policymakers the demand for change.
