The Natural Resources Defense Council is committed to creating and maintaining healthy, sustainable oceans through litigation, policy analysis and the support of over one million members and online activists.
Wild Oceans aims to keep oceans wild by bringing together appropriate fisherman and environmentalists to promote a broad ecosystem approach to fisheries management. The Program emphasizes the conservation of the oceans top predators; the big billfish, swordfish, tunas and sharks, which are critical to healthy food webs and the ocean as a whole.
Waterkeeper Alliance connects and supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities. Waterkeep Alliance has a vision of fishable, swimmable and drinkable waterways worldwide.
The Surfrider Foundation is an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Supported by locals including moms, surfers and even kids engaging to protect what they love.
The Ocean Conservancy works to guide policy and engage people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for present and future generations. Envisioning a world of healthy, protected oceans with wild and flourishing ecosystems, free of pollution, and filled with diverse and abundant marine wildlife.
Conservation Law Foundation is an advocate for New England’s environment, devoting a substantial portion of its resources to ocean conservation. Working in key areas such as sustainable fisheries, ocean management, habitat protection and climate change, CLF develops new tools to ensure the environmentally sound use of the ocean.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC,) is an international non-profit organization set up to promote solutions to the problem of overfishing. The MSC has developed an environmental standard to evaluate and reward fisheries. They also run an environmental certification and eco-labeling scheme for sustainable seafood from fisheries that meet this standard.
