Ocean Conservation Trust

We are Ocean Optimists...

Connecting as many people with Ocean as possible, creating accessible and inclusive experiences, and showcasing the sea and all it has to offer.

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Protecting Ocean Habitats

Our Ocean Habitats programme aims to protect vital Ocean ecosystems allowing them to regenerate. We are looking to restore them back to full health.

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A voice for the Ocean...

We’re encouraging everyone, from individuals to communities, industry to government, to think about their impact on the Ocean throughout the day and make choices with the health of the Ocean in mind.

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Conservation, marine mammal observation and VIP visits for SailGP

05 Aug 2022

SailGP was back in Plymouth for the second year running and we were delighted to partner with them once again, bringing free activities to connect people with the Ocean, as well as hosting some special VIP guests! We had lots going on in the build up to and throughout race weekend, take a look below… […]

DFDS x Ocean Conservation Trust

03 Aug 2022

The essence of the Blue Meadows approach is one of cooperation to solve a critical problem and to grasp a wonderful opportunity. We would not be able to do this without the support of our partners. An essential first step in our Blue Meadows project is our protection and regeneration programme. We are delighted that DFDS, […]

UN Ocean Conference 2022

18 Jul 2022

We were delighted to be accredited to attend the UN Ocean Conference 2022! Our Head of Ocean Advocacy and Engagement, Nicola Bridge, went along to Lisbon, Portugal to take part in many important conversations to #SaveOurOcean. Hear what she has to say below… 6,000 people attended the UN Conference in Portugal, and I was delighted […]