Jersey
Samantha Andrews
Jersey Marine Conservation
Jersey Marine Conservation
Indonesia
Samantha Andrews
Indo Coral Conservation
Indo Coral Conservation
Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, USA
Samantha Andrews
MarAlliance
MarAlliance
Global
Samantha Andrews
Seacology
Seacology
Global
Samantha Andrews
Save Our Seas Foundation
Save Our Seas Foundation

Capacity Building/Training

Indo Coral Conservation

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Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Conservation; Coral Reefs

Country/Region: Indonesia

Indo Coral Conservation: Community-Based Marine Conservation in Indonesia Indo Coral Conservation is a dedicated marine conservation initiative based in North Lombok, Indonesia. We’re a small, hands-on team focused on coral reef restoration, ecological monitoring, and environmental education — not flashy campaigns or empty slogans.

Our work is rooted in action. From restoring damaged reef zones to training local youth and hosting international interns, we aim to make a real impact on the marine ecosystems of the Gili Islands. We believe that responsible tourism and community involvement are key to long-term reef protection.

As a grassroots organization, we’re deeply connected to the local environment and culture. We show up daily to plant corals, collect data, and share knowledge — quietly but consistently.

We understand that earning trust takes time. That’s why we operate with transparency, humility, and purpose. No exaggerated claims — just real conservation work, built on collaboration and care.

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South African Shark Conservancy

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates and sawfish); Ocean Literacy; Policy/Governance

Country/Region: South Africa

The South African Shark Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting sharks. We conduct research on shark biology, behavior, and ecology to better understand their role in the marine ecosystem. Our lab is located in Hermanus with the sharkiest waters on the coast.

Our work also includes collaboration with government agencies and other non-profits to develop effective conservation policies. We believe in educating the public about the importance of sharks and their conservation.

Through our outreach programs, including talks and events, we aim to raise awareness about shark conservation. The Shark Academy is our academic field school that offers courses and internships for marine conservation research.

If you’re interested in studying marine biology or shark research, our Shark Academy is the perfect opportunity. Our hands-on training programs provide practical experience for those passionate about marine conservation.

We’re proud of the work we do to protect sharks in South Africa and beyond. Our efforts are making a difference in the conservation of these vital and misunderstood ocean animals. Join us in our mission to preserve and protect sharks for future generations.

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Sharklife

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates and sawfish); Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: South Africa

OUR GOAL Driving Marine Conservation Through Research, Education, and Field Training Established in 2005 as a non-profit organization, Sharklife is dedicated to protecting marine environments through research, conservation initiatives, and education. Operating within the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area, we collaborate closely with local management and researchers to collect data and develop effective conservation strategies. Through our work, we aim to inspire future generations of marine scientists and conservationists. A highlight for many young scientists is our hands-on marine internship program.

Sharklife is driven by a strong ethical commitment to fostering empathy for marine life and addressing the public’s disconnection from the ocean. With a focus on shifting societal norms and challenging harmful practices, such as the glorification of trophy catches and catch-and-release fishing for sharks, we strive to create meaningful change. While our vision is idealistic—centering on the protection and understanding of marine ecosystems—it is firmly grounded in pragmatic action. By tackling root causes, prioritizing education, and avoiding sensationalism, we deliver results-driven, conservation-focused initiatives that bridge the gap between ideals and actionable solutions.

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Save Our Shores

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Marine Pollution (inc plastics, litter); Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: Madagascar

We marry conservation with social development by facilitating sustainable livelihoods and education as a countermeasure to over-exploitation. Our goal is to protect both marine and coastal habitats, and provide a self-sustaining pathway to poverty alleviation in the impoverished rural communities of Southwest Madagascar. We have worked in the Bay of Ranobe for 20 years, establishing long-standing harmony and effective partnerships with local communities.

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Roatan Marine Park

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: Honduras

PROGRAMS A community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Honduras’ marine and coastal ecosystems. We work closely with communities to provide education, training and improve the conservation of marine ecosystems and associated species. Our mission is accomplished through our broad range of programs and resources, none of which would be possible without the support of our local community, partners, and donors.

We work in the Bay Islands National Marine Park (BINMP), the largest marine protected area in Honduras with approximately 650,000 hectares. The BINMP, is part of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR), the second-largest barrier reef in the world and shared by four countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Its biodiversity contributes economically to the livelihood and social wellbeing of all of those that live and visit this region.

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Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities; Coral Reefs; Ocean Literacy; Restoration/Rehabilitation

Country/Region: Bonaire

Our mission is to help protect, replenish, and restore the biodiverse coral reefs of Bonaire. We focus on implementing innovative, science-based programs that expand and strengthen populations of keystone coral reef species. We do this so that the reefs of Bonaire can gain the necessary scale, genetic diversity, and resilience to thrive today and in the uncertain, ever-changing conditions of the future.

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Reef Doctor

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities; Coral Reefs; Ocean Literacy; Restoration/Rehabilitation

Country/Region: Madagascar

We marry conservation with social development by facilitating sustainable livelihoods and education as a countermeasure to over-exploitation. Our goal is to protect both marine and coastal habitats, and provide a self-sustaining pathway to poverty alleviation in the impoverished rural communities of Southwest Madagascar. We have worked in the Bay of Ranobe for 20 years, establishing long-standing harmony and effective partnerships with local communities.

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Reef Check Indonesia

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Coral Reefs

Country/Region: Indonesia

Dedicated to empowering people to improve coastal community welfare through integrated coastal and marine ecosystem management. Reef Check itself spawned from a conservation initiative in 1997, where volunteers were actively involved in monitoring Indonesia’s coral reefs. The RCFI was founded in 2005 and is part of Reef Check International, the largest coral reef conservation network, spanning over 90 countries in the world. Works with 3-pillars: Collaborative Management, Education-Awareness, and Science-Technology, which is implemented into the program of Inclusive Conservation, Empowering Community, and Science for Equitable Development.

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Rare

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Climate Change; Coastal Communities; Fisheries

Country/Region: Global

Rare unlocks the power of people to protect nature and fight climate change. We invest in people-powered, community-led solutions grounded in a deep understanding of human needs and motivations. Ours is a distinctly human approach.

At Rare, we believe that by unleashing the best of human nature will we ensure an abundant future on our shared planet. // Rare is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and prosperity of all life on Earth. We focus on addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, securing food systems, promoting equity in conservation, and directing public and private capital toward sustainable, community-based, and people-centered environmental solutions, among other priorities.

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People and the Sea

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities

Country/Region: Philippines

Globally, coastal communities find themselves at a critical juncture. Being at the forefront of the disruption that climate change brings with it, their strength and resilience will be critical for the health of our seas in the future.

Our approach is one that seeks to reinforce the bond within communities and amongst stakeholders, and to support them in strengthening the respect and relationship that they have with their marine environment.

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Pacific Blue Foundation

Topics include: Capacity Building/Training; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: Fiji

Pacific Blue Foundation is a non-profit public benefit charitable trust. Pacific Blue Foundation provides basic research, education, encouragement and dissemination of sustainable practices in coastal regions with the ultimate goal of preserving and promoting the biological and cultural diversity of the region.

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OceanWatch Australia

Topics include: Aquaculture; Capacity Building; Fisheries

Country/Region: Australia

OceanWatch Australia Ltd is a national not-for-profit environmental company that works to advance sustainability in the Australian seafood industry. OceanWatch's key activities involve: enhancing fish habitats and improving water quality in estuaries and coastal environments; working with industry and local communities to minimise environmental impacts; introducing industry and communities to sustainable technologies and behaviours. Since its establishment in 1989, OceanWatch Australia has managed and administered a broad range of successful projects to improve environmental practices, protect threatened marine species, reduce by-catch, introduce sustainable technologies, change behaviours and restore important marine habitats. To achieve these positive outcomes, OceanWatch Australia works in partnership with the Australian seafood industry, federal and state governments, natural resource managers, private enterprise and local communities. In 2013, delivering on an election promise of further developing Australia’s sustainable fishing sector, Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce recognised OceanWatch as the NRM organisation with responsibility for enhancing fish habitats and the marine environment.

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Ocean Discovery League

Topics include: Capacity Building; Deep Sea; Technology

Country/Region: Global

About Us Founded by deep-sea explorer Dr. Katy Croff Bell, the Ocean Discovery League’s mission is to accelerate deep-ocean exploration by developing accessible systems to broaden the community of those who explore and understand the deep sea.

The deep sea covers two-thirds of our planet, yet over 99% remains unexplored because present-day ocean exploration is exclusive, expensive, and slow. We aim to accelerate deep-ocean exploration by co-designing accessible, low-cost opportunities and systems for ocean explorers worldwide. This will dramatically increase and accelerate our ability to observe, manage, and protect the ocean, resulting in humankind thriving on Earth now and in the future.

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Minderoo Foundation

Topics include: Capacity Building; Climate Change; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Indigenous Knowledge & Stewardship

Country/Region: Australia

Minderoo is a proudly Australian philanthropy, working to forge a fair future by courageously challenging inequalities and campaigning for meaningful change. Since being founded by Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO in 2001, we have been delivering ground-breaking programs and research within our homeland Australia, for our Asia Pacific neighbours and to the world.

Our priorities Determined to remove barriers that prevent the creation of a fair future, we focus our efforts on three key areas – communities, gender equality and natural ecosystems. Our three focus areas are complemented by a series of impact missions that allow us to respond to existential threats and urgent challenges in an agile and targeted way.

We recognise that some barriers to change are greater than others. In response, we apply the lens of climate change, gender equality and First Nations to all our work, engagements and partnerships to ensure we don’t lose sight of the inequity these areas face.

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Marine Megafauna Foundation

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Topics include: Capacity Building; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates and sawfish); Leisure/Tourism; Ocean Literacy

Country/Region: Indonesia; Mozambique; USA

The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a globally recognized marine conservation non-profit. We’re focused on protecting the most endangered ocean giants, and the habitats they call home.

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marinecultures.org

Topics include: Aquaculture; Capacity Building; Coastal Communities

Country/Region: Zanzibar

Half of the world's population lives along seashores. The coastal regions are overexploited and further weakened by climate change. Coral reefs are dying, the marine fauna is impoverished, and local communitiess are struggling to survive.

marinecultures.org initiates small-scale conservation projects: We support people around Zanzibar in the development of ecological aquaculture. Together with local communities and authorities we carry out activities to protect and restore marine ecosystems.

Our projects are developed in collaboration with experts. They are financed by donations and foundations. And around Zanzibar they secure a sustainable livelihood for a growing number of families.

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Love The Oceans

Topics include: Capacity Building; Coastal Communities; Fisheries

Country/Region: Mozambique

Love The Oceans is a grassroots marine conservation organisation committed to protecting our planet’s oceans through innovative, community-driven solutions. We believe that healthy marine ecosystems are vital for the well-being of both people and wildlife, and our mission is to create scalable conservation strategies that can be replicated in coastal regions around the world.

By combining cutting-edge science, education, and sustainable practices, we empower coastal communities to take the lead in protecting their marine resources. From monitoring megafauna like sharks and rays to reducing ocean trash and promoting sustainable fishing, our projects are designed to address the unique challenges of ocean conservation while ensuring lasting, positive impacts for the people who rely on these ecosystems.

In partnership with the Oceanographic Institute of Mozambique (INoM), we are working to establish a Marine Protected Area, safeguard biodiversity, and create solutions that can inspire action on a global scale.

Our work has received international recognition. We’ve been named one of 15 global grassroots #ForcesForChange by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, won the Blue Marine Foundation’s Ocean Award, won the 2024 Gender Just Climate Solutions award for our gender equity projects and celebrated the designation of our project area as a Mission Blue Hope Spot.

Through our ethical conservation expeditions, we offer individuals the opportunity to get hands-on with marine research and community work, contributing to real solutions for ocean health. Join us in empowering communities and conserving oceans—because protecting our planet starts with local action and global vision.

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International Collective in Support of Fishworkers

Topics include: Capacity Building; Fisheries; Policy/Governance

Country/Region: Global

The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) is an international non-governmental organization that works towards the establishment of equitable, gender-just,self-reliant and sustainable fisheries, particularly in the small-scale, artisanal sector.

ICSF draws its mandate from the historic International Conference of Fishworkers and their Supporters (ICFWS), held in Rome in 1984, parallel to the World Conference on Fisheries Management and Development organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

As a support organization, ICSF is committed to influence national, regional and international decision-making processes in fisheries so that the importance of small-scale fisheries, fishworkers and fishing communities is duly recognized. In this endeavour, ICSF works in collaboration with organizations of fishworkers and other like-minded groups.

“A future in which fishing communities and fishworkers lead a life of dignity, realizing their right to life and livelihood, and organizing to foster democracy, equity, sustainable development, and responsible use of natural resources.” Our Vision

Our Mission ICSF’s mission is “to support fishing communities and fishworker organizations, and empower them to participate in fisheries from a perspective of decent work, equity, gender-justice, self-reliance and sustainability”.

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Huntsman Marine Science Centre

Topics include: Capacity Building; Conservation

Country/Region: Canada

There is no other institution in Canada like the Huntsman – a private not-for-profit social enterprise with an oceans focused mission that also conducts world-class aquatic contract research services. Our storied past is intertwined with giants in the fields of aquatic and fisheries research. And to locate the Huntsman within beautiful St. Andrews-by-the-Sea exemplifies sage wisdom indeed. The Huntsman idea began in 1967, with Dr. John Anderson leading the charge, and testing the concept through the Visiting Investigators Program at the St. Andrews Biological Station in 1968. Success of this program provided further impetus to proceed with legal incorporation of the Huntsman Marine Laboratory in early 1969 as a completely separate, federally incorporated, non-profit, registered charitable organization. Our initial membership involved a consortium of 20 universities and several government departments that came together to become a “co-operative venture in learning.” In 1987, our name was formally changed to The Huntsman Marine Science Centre to better reflect our growth from simply being a field station to operating as an important regional centre, but our overall mission and vision did not change. As we neared our 30th year in 1999, the financial model of the Huntsman presented significant challenges for our long-term sustainability as the university members could no longer sustain the increasing costs to maintain the operations and no single university was willing to step up to assume our overall administrative and financial responsibility. Earlier in 1997, the Future Directions Committee of the Board of Directors had recommended to operate the Huntsman with two separate divisions – an Education and University Research Division and a Contract Research and Development Division. Indeed, Dr. John Anderson wrote in our 1998-99 Annual Report that:​“…the more interesting challenge will be to involve University researchers in the conduct of, and delivery to industry, of aquaculture-oriented R&D. This is surely a win/win/win/win opportunity for universities, industry, government, and Huntsman.”​His words were focused on the aquaculture industry but today, at the time of this writing in early 2021 and now past 50 years of age, Huntsman is meeting this challenge as we presently operate with two primary “divisions” that together, along with separate Hospitality and Vessel Departments, drive our revenue generation activities:​Education & Outreach – Academic (University), Public Education and the Fundy Discovery Aquarium remain our priority areas of activity within this single consolidated department. New to the mix is a focus on the tourism “edutainment” sector (through Huntsman Marine Experiences™) and a strong outreach component as a means to capture the imaginations and expose a greater cross-section of society to the importance and wonders of our oceans.

Aquatic Biosciences – The aquaculture sector remains one of our top target sectors for on-site contract research activities through Breeding & Genetics but we have also diversified our expertise to include Aquatic Animal Health and Aquatic Toxicology. This department also presently includes Taxonomy & Biodiversity to round out our extensive aquatic research facilities and expertise within a single operational department. The win/win/win/win opportunity as described by Dr. Anderson decades ago has come to fruition as our research activities typically also involve more than 10 graduate students and Post-doctoral Fellows at any given moment in time from numerous institutions across Canada.

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Gili Matra Bersama

Topics include: Capacity Building; Coastal Communities; Conservation; Coral Reefs; Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, skates and sawfish); Ocean Literacy; Sea Turtles

Country/Region: Indonesia

We are an international marine research center dedicated to ocean conservation, nestled in the stunning Gili Islands of Indonesia. It’s our mission to inspire young people and women to become passionate protectors of our oceans.

Through education, research and community action, we’re working together to restore and preserve marine ecosystems for a healthier planet.

Our diverse research team is comprised of local marine biologists, instructors, entrepreneurs and storytelling specialists, all united by a profound love for the sea and a commitment to driving positive change.

We believe that a strong, diverse community can make a greater impact on marine protection than any single organization. To this end, we collaborate with local governments, stakeholders, national and international partners, and universities around the globe.// It’s our mission to empower youth & women to protect and restore marine ecosystems through education, research, and community engagement. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future in Indonesia, where tourism and nature coexist harmoniously. By empowering the next generations, we pave the way for a future where the ocean is respected, protected, and cherished.

Join us as we shape the next generation of conservationists and inspire action through our groundbreaking research and community stories.

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