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The Ocean Conservancy

History Born in 1972 One of the first non-profit, non-governmental organizations to focus on ocean conservation Began with a single program to protest commercial whaling, but now includes programs for the protection of the entire ocean.

Mission The mission of the Ocean Conservancy is to protect ocean ecosystems and conserve the global abundance and diversity of marine life. The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act for the oceans through science-based advocacy, research, and public education.

Programs Marine Fish Marine Wildlife Ocean Ecosystems Clean Oceans

Current Activities Ocean Wilderness Challenge International Coastal Cleanup Activist Networking Place-based Campaigns

Branches and Organization Headquarters ~ Washington, D.C. Nucleus for all national efforts in the 4 programs Regional Offices New England Southeast Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Pacific Alaska U.S. Virgin Islands

Accomplishments More safe water available for fishing and swimming More limits on fishing to allow for population regeneration 8.2 million pounds of trash collected at the 2003 International Coastal Cleanup

Battles Won Turtle-excluding devices in shrimp trawl nets Rewriting of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act to change the way fisheries are managed Establishing no-take ocean wilderness area in the Tortugas

Because these animals couldn’t protect themselves…but you can! Why should you care? Because these animals couldn’t protect themselves…but you can!

Do not neglect the oceans like so many do Do not neglect the oceans like so many do. Make a donation to your little marine friends at The Ocean Conservancy today!