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!
Join us to plant a forest of superpowered ocean trees that fight climate change and protect wildlife. 🌱 We reached our goal 🙌 but you can still plant mangroves with us!
Our progress
- 100K
Ecosystem restoration
🌳 10 ha of ocean forest
- 200K
Carbon reduction potential
✈️ ~205,000,000 miles flown
- 300K
Mangroves for coastal defense
🌊 5 times more cost effective
- 400K
Wildlife protection
🕊 65 migratory bird species
- 500K
Carbon reduction potential
☁️ ~51,250 tonnes of carbon
- 600K
Marine conservation
💙 UNESCO biosphere reserve
- 700K
Ecosystem restoration
⚽️ ~100 football pitches
- 800K
Wildlife habitat conservation
🐢 2 endangered turtle species
- 900K
Carbon reduction potential
🚗 668,000,000 miles driven
- 1M
Investment in local communities
🌳 8km² of forest
Our leaderboard
See who just planted and meet the top planters 💪
Give the gift of trees
Give the gift of restoring the ocean and saving our planet to a loved one, and we’ll email you a special certificate.
How it works
Tip: You can also choose to plant trees as a gift!
Why plant mangroves
These remarkable ocean trees are environmental superheroes.
Mangrove trees remove 4–10x more carbon than rainforests 😮
Restoring these ocean forests protects thousands of species.
Community-led planting projects provide jobs and livelihoods.
Our planting partner
The Million Mangrove forest is in Mida Creek, Kenya.
FAQs
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