Ocean Conservancy

🌊 Introducing Ocean Conservancy Wrapped: A Look Back at an Incredible Year! 🌊 This year, Ocean Conservancy tackled some of the biggest challenges our ocean is facing, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU—our dedicated team, supporters and partners. From advocating for climate solutions to reducing plastic pollution, every effort made waves of impact for our blue planet. Dive into OC Wrapped to relive the milestones we achieved together, celebrate the victories big and small and see how your support is shaping the future of our ocean. Thank you for joining us as champions for our ocean. Together, we’re building a healthier, more sustainable world. 💙 Let’s keep the momentum going into 2025! #OCWrapped #ProtectOurOcean #YearInReview

Our ocean bears the brunt of the plastics pollution crisis, and the impacts are dire. Nearly every day, new evidence rolls in about the threats of ocean plastic pollution—from discarded fishing gear (known as “ghost gear”) to microplastics less than five millimeters in length. Yet, the United Nations global plastic treaty negotiations stalled earlier this month. Instead of a final treaty, countries kicked the can—or rather, the plastic bottle—down the road. "Plastic pollution doesn’t obey geographic boundaries." Ocean Conservancy's Director of Plastics Policy Anja Malawi Brandon, PhD Brandon writes for The Hill on why it's more urgent than ever for countries to come together for a strong, ambitious plastics treaty.

👏 We applaud Senator Welch for the introduction of the Plug Offshore Wells (POW) Act. Thanks to a report this year from the US Government Accountability Office, it is very clear oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico are taking advantage of a weak system and benefiting from a lack of public awareness, when it comes to decommissioning end-of-life infrastructure. Unused, rusting infrastructure in the ocean poses a serious risk to the environment and marine life, and to taxpayers if the government has to pay to clean it up. The Plug Offshore Wells (POW) Act will bring much-needed transparency and accountability to decommissioning, helping to force operators to hold up their end of the bargain. Tell your Members of Congress to support the POW Act and hold offshore oil and gas operators accountable to clean up their mess in the ocean: https://lnkd.in/e_4Ms45d

🌊 Our ocean needs YOU! 🌊 Climate change, plastic pollution and countless other challenges are threatening the health of our ocean. But together we can make a difference! Sign up now to join Ocean Conservancy’s mobile list and stay informed with breaking news, inspiring stories and meaningful ways to take action for our blue planet right from your phone. 📲 Text OCEAN to 52551 or add your name here to get involved: https://lnkd.in/djNEJzDU. Let's make a difference for the ocean one action at a time! 🐬🌎 #ProtectOurOcean #ClimateAction #PlasticFreeSeas 📸: Dawn McDevit

When an offshore oil and gas operation reaches the end of its productive life, it must be “decommissioned” or cleaned up from the ocean. Decommissioning requires several steps to protect the ocean, marine life and other ocean users. Decommissioning is required BY LAW to be completed by the responsible parties: the oil and gas operators. Yet operators are cheating the system when it comes to decommissioning, which poses serious risks to the environment and to taxpayers. Learn more about gaps and weaknesses of the decommissioning regulatory system in our new report. https://lnkd.in/eiFaPBf7

We're hiring! Ocean Conservancy is working to ensure a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Come work with us. https://bit.ly/4e0i5qS 🌊 Senior Communications Manager, Biodiversity and Arctic 🌊 Senior Grants and Contacts Administrator 🌊 Special Assistant to the Chief Brand and Communications Officer (CBCO) 🌊 People and Culture Business Partner 🌊 People and Culture Business Partner/Recruitment 🌊 Special Assistant to Chief Conservation Officer

🌍 Celebrating #InternationalVolunteerDay 🌍 Today, we honor the dedication and impact of our incredible #InternationalCoastalCleanup volunteers. Each year thousands of ocean advocates worldwide unite to remove debris from our seas, shores and communities—helping to create a healthier, more sustainable ocean for all. Your commitment drives real change in the fight against marine pollution. Together, we’re building a future where our oceans are thriving and free of plastic waste. 🌐 Explore the impact and learn how you can get involved: https://seathechange.org/ 🌊Thank you to all our volunteers for your continued efforts to protect our blue planet. #VolunteerDay #MarineConservation #OceanConservation #InternationalCoastalCleanup #Volunteer

Celebrate your love for our ocean this holiday season with Ocean Conservancy! Today, all gifts will be matched up to $250K. Your support today means we can continue making progress toward a healthier ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone. 🌊 Donate now to double your gift and protect our ocean and its wildlife. Thank you for joining us in this vital effort: https://bit.ly/3COQL1N #GivingTuesday #OceanConservancy #ProtectOurOcean #DoubleYourImpact

🎁 🌊 It’s Giving Tuesday—celebrate your love for our ocean this holiday season! https://bit.ly/3COQL1N Today, all gifts to Ocean Conservancy will be matched up to $250K, doubling your impact to protect our ocean and marine life. Your gift supports Ocean Conservancy’s work for a healthy ocean as we combat pressing threats like climate change and plastic pollution and promote clean ocean energy. Double your impact today—donate to Ocean Conservancy and protect our ocean for future generations: https://bit.ly/3COQL1N . #GivingTuesday #OceanConservancy #ProtectOurOcean #Giving #GivingSeason

December 3 is Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity in all its forms. YOU make our work possible, and we hope you’ll lend your help to Ocean Conservancy this Giving Tuesday by giving in whatever way is best for you: 💙 Give your support with a monetary donation. 📱 Give your influence by following us on your favorite social platforms and sharing our Giving Tuesday content. 🗣️ Give your voice by joining the growing list of supporters championing critical ocean protection policies. 🚮 Give your time by cleaning up your local neighborhood, beach or park and record your actions with our Clean Swell app. Make waves this #GivingTuesday: https://bit.ly/3Zn0Qfe