Formal protections cover just five percent of oceans and lag well behind similar protection for land. Coastal development, overfishing, illegal practices, marine pollution, and climate change severely endanger our marine areas and threaten communities reliant on the health of ocean ecosystems. The Moore Charitable Foundation partners with organizations mitigating these threats by advancing conservation outcomes for species, habitats, and communities, including protected and sustainable marine zoning and policy, augmented fishing protections, and effective enforcement. From whale research and shark fin trade bans to offshore drilling and breaking free from plastic, the foundation and its affiliates support champions who are fighting for the lasting health of our world’s oceans. We also seek to inspire public and philanthropic investment in ocean conservation by encouraging collaboration within the marine conservation movement.
With partners, we advocate for the establishment, sustainable management, and enforcement of marine protected areas (MPAs) and fisheries through policy and legal reform that preserve and protect ocean species, ecosystems, and local fishing and tourism economies.
Read MoreWe stand against offshore oil exploration and extraction, and we work with nonprofits that are building opposition to these activities in the Atlantic. Our partners also patrol their coastal waters to monitor for pollution—from oil spills to plastic—and work to hold polluters accountable.
Read MoreWe partner on scientific research and environmental education to protect fragile marine ecosystems, including conch fisheries, coral reefs, and Nassau grouper. We advocate for real conservation outcomes for keystone species, such as sharks and whales, the protection of which are integral to marine health.
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In North Carolina, tourism, recreation and commercial fishing contribute $2.5 billion in GDP and support 57,000 jobs. Oceana and partners are defending this coastal economy from offshore drilling and seismic testing.
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Since 2011, Oceans 5 has provided more than $80 million in grants, supporting more than 70 projects involving at least 120 organizations in 50 countries.
Whales
Since 2002, Panacetacea has conducted 15 annual surveys for humpback whales in the Gulf of Chiriquí, covering 24,000 km and sighting 1,442 groups of whales made up of 3,194 individuals.
Jobs
In North Carolina, tourism, recreation and commercial fishing contribute $2.5 billion in GDP and support 57,000 jobs. Oceana and partners are defending this coastal economy from offshore drilling and seismic testing.
In Grants
Since 2011, Oceans 5 has provided more than $80 million in grants, supporting more than 70 projects involving at least 120 organizations in 50 countries.
Whales
Since 2002, Panacetacea has conducted 15 annual surveys for humpback whales in the Gulf of Chiriquí, covering 24,000 km and sighting 1,442 groups of whales made up of 3,194 individuals.
“Moore Bahamas Foundation has established itself as the world leader in research and advocacy for the conservation of the oceanic whitetip shark." — Florida International University
At Panama’s 2023 Our Ocean Conference, high-level government officials and senior leaders from conservation NGOs, philanthropic grantmakers and businesses finalized historic commitments to supporting ocean conservation and
Read MoreHigh-level government officials and senior leaders from the private sector, philanthropy, civil society, and academic institutions gathered at Our Ocean 2023 Conference in Panama and
Read MoreCornell University Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program has identified a potential solution for the recent heightened die-offs of Peconic Bay scallops—shifting the spawning season from the
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