Recommended Organizations

Recommended Organizations are those that, through our Methodology process, have been identified as outstanding in their category and most likely to move the needle toward solving an important Ocean problem.

We choose our recommended organizations using our Advisory Board members together with our methodology that values transparency and financial prudence. Our focus area-specific Advisory Board members provide the expertise necessary for us to determine the most impactful organizations.

our advisory board members for the following Ocean challenges

PLASTIC Advisory Board

Susanne Brander
Associate Professor at Oregon State
University

Dr. Jenni Brandon
Science and Sustainability Consultant at
Applied Ocean Sciences

Sarah Hameed
Director Blue Parks & Snr Scientist,
Marine Conservation Institute, CA

Dr. Daniel Suman
Professor in Marine Sciences at University
of Miami

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (HABS) Advisory Board

Dr. Larry Brand
Professor at University of Miami

Roxanne Nanninga
Sustainability Executive & Advisor at Blue Biome Advising

Dr. Bob Weisberg
Professor at University of South Florida

ocEAN ACIDIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD

Emma Pontes, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Miami

Chris Langdon, Ph.D.
Professor of Marine Biology and Ecology, University of Miami

Ian Enochs, Ph.D.
Research Ecologist, NOAA AOML

CETACEANS ADVISORY BOARD

COMING SOON

RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATIONS - ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE FUNDED

Plastic, Microplastic and Marine Debris

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS

OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

becoming a Recommended Organization

The criteria we use for determining our Recommended Organizations is below. Our Recommended Organizations

are actively working on an important Ocean problem;
are fiscally responsible;
are transparent and forthcoming with information;
have measurable metrics of effectiveness and impact;
have a scalable model;
practice good stewardship with their donors; and
would be significantly enhanced with additional funding from OG

If your organization is interested in becoming an OG Recommended Organization, please apply.

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Watch Our Top Ocean Advocates in Action

Transforming Challenges into Solutions

Each organization we recommend not only excels in their field but stands to significantly amplify their impact with additional support. Join us in witnessing their inspiring efforts to safeguard our oceans and learn how your contribution can make a difference.

ORCA is dedicated to protecting and restoring the indian river lagoon on the atlantic coast of florida.

operation restoration: lagoon

Meet ORCA’s Director of Citizen Science & Education, Missy Weiss, and citizen-scientist Ricky Acra, who are collaborating to better understand and protect the lagoon they love.