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.
Reports & Financials
Our work is made possible by the generosity and commitment of our dedicated donors. As a philanthropically funded organization, we carefully steward every contribution to maximize impact, collaborating with our partners on the frontlines of policy change to restore ocean health and unlock the ocean’s potential as a climate solution.
2024
Form 990 (coming soon)
“With their exceptional creativity and campaigning nouse, we worked together to win broader grassroots support for our goals and increase public pressure on EU decision-makers at a critical moment – the EU elections.”
Helen Willetts, Seas at Risk 2024 Campaign Partner
2023
“Only One’s strike force, dynamism, and creativity supported our advocacy work. This partnership gave a new scale to our ambition by bringing together over 100,000 citizens and 27 organizations in support of better protection for French waters.”
Gauthier Carle, Ocean & Climate Platform 2023 Campaign Partner
2022
“Only One was able to pick up a ball that was already rolling and move it further than we ever could have done alone. The voice of individual members of the public has not been given enough attention until now as a tool to influence ocean policy.”
Emma Wilson, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition 2022 Campaign Partner
2021
2020
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