Over the past two decades our charity has been supporting conservation efforts around the world through our grants programme.
We have worked in over 13 countries to help small scale projects that might not normally receive funding to get off the ground.
We have supported a wide range of projects, including everything from art installations to snorkel trails. Each year, we select relevant conservation themes for the grants, but since day one, projects have always been required to align with our ethos of connecting people with the Ocean.
Current Projects we’re supporting
We are currently supporting projects that focus on little-studied ray species in the Galapagos, and Manta Rays and Whale Sharks in Mozambique.
The Galapagos Conservation Trust, Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Conservation Trust is undertaking an innovative project using drone technology and genetic sampling to investigate the connectivity and habitats of little-studied ray species in the Galapagos Islands.
This project will enable an understanding of ray abundance and confirm the species present, as well as gather information on their genetic diversity and connectivity to other populations. This is vital information to recognize which ray populations are most vulnerable and to identify nursery areas that would benefit from greater protections.
The Marine Megafauna Foundation, Mozambique
The Marine Megafauna is using innovative 360-degree technology to produce authentic VR films in Mozambique that are designed to engage and connect local communities with the Ocean.
The aim of this project is to help stakeholders to better understand the value of the marine ecosystems within biodiverse locations such as the Bazaruto Archipelao and develop empathy for marine life and the challenges they face. By using authentic storylines, capturing beautiful footage of reefs, sharks, rays and whales and making the underwater world accessible to all, it hopes to develop an increased appreciation of the human impact on our Ocean, and the need to better protect and care for it.
Past Projects
We have worked in over 13 countries to help small scale projects that might not normally receive funding to get off the ground.
We have supported a wide range of projects, including everything from art installations to snorkel trails. Each year, we select relevant conservation themes for the grants, but since day one, projects have always been required to align with our ethos of connecting people with the Ocean.
Charities & projects we have supported include…
ZSL
Assessing the Structure and Habitat Use of a Novel Aggregation of Hammerhead Sharks off Japan.
Marine Conservation Society
MCS Litter Survey / MCS Guidelines for sustainable trade in marine curios /
Surfers Against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage Regional Representative Training Weekend
Reef World Foundation
Strengthen the Conservation, Sustainability and Wise Management of Coral Reefs and Associated Coastal Ecosystems in SE Asia (online Toolkit)
National Lobster Hatchery
Synergistic effects of ocean acidification and global warming on the survival, growth, oxygen uptake and exoskeleton development of the European lobster
Marine Megafauna Foundation
Sustainable Seas Mozambique
Galapagos Conservation Trust
Galapagos Bullhead Sharks – Rediscovering a Forgotten Species (phase 2).
Science, Drones and Outreach.
Seafront Environmental, Ghana
VR technologies as a tool to tell compelling stories about human activities impacting the marine environment and its associated ecosystems.
We will continue to support groundbreaking and important projects like these around the world, but your support is essential for this to happen. Donate to our charity today to keep these global community projects going.