Imagine diving into the crystal-clear waters offshore of Miami, only to find yourself surrounded by a scene of devastation. A moonscape. The water, once teeming with life, is clouded with sediment, and vibrant coral reefs are now buried beneath a layer of sand. This is the grim reality made manifest by the PortMiami dredging project that occurred from 2013 to 2015. The project resulted in catastrophic damage to adjacent coral reefs, triggering legal action by Miami Waterkeeper and co-plaintiffs. Despite the dredging company’s initial attempts to downplay the environmental impact, subsequent scientific research uncovered extensive coral mortality, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has now released a report that supports our finding that millions of corals were likely killed and at least 278 acres of the Florida Reef Tract were severely impacted.
Campaigns that change minds — and shape policy.
Our international team of experts specializes in strategic communications, movement building, and public advocacy to drive impactful ocean and climate policy worldwide.
How we work.
Our philanthropically funded work focuses on supporting and amplifying the efforts of partners — both globally and in key regions — to restore ocean health and unlock the ocean’s potential as a climate solution.
Public
Campaigns
We use research, data, and innovative strategies to design and execute campaigns that accelerate policy change for the ocean and climate — continually learning to make each campaign smarter and more impactful.
Expanding advocacy to end bottom trawling in EU protected areas
European Union · 2024-2025 · Bottom Trawling
Partnering locally to oppose petrochemical expansion in the Ohio River Valley
Ohio River Valley · 2024 · Petrochemicals
Building a 30×30 movement in France with strong messages and voices
France · 2023-2025 · 30×30
Movement
Building
We organize a rapidly growing global network of ocean and climate advocates — mobilizing millions to take action on campaigns at the right time and place through our advocacy platform and other channels.
Engaging the public via digital and traditional media to protect Antarctica
Antarctica · 2020-2025 · Marine Protected Areas
Mobilizing Irish supporters to demand policymakers pass the Marine Protected Areas Bill
Ireland · 2023-2025 · 30×30
Winning the fight to regulate 90% of the shark fin trade
Global · 2022 · Shark Finning
Strategic
Communications
We develop communication strategies that make headlines and engage audiences, using digital marketing, media coverage, and original content to amplify key narratives that create impact.
Building and showing support for the Global Plastics Treaty
Global · 2021-2025 · Plastics
Kickstarting a viral campaign to stop whale and dolphin hunting
Faroe Islands · 2021-2025 · Whale and Dolphin Hunting
Developing a narrative to advance the Loss and Damage Fund
Small Island Developing States · 2023 · Loss and Damage
The time is now.
With 2030 approaching, we have a critical window of opportunity to strengthen campaigns and effectively organize the public — showing policymakers the demand for change.
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