Ocean Conservancy describes itself as the world's leading ocean conservation organisation, working at the intersection of science, people, and policy. Its stated mission is to protect the ocean from threats including plastic pollution, overfishing, and offshore oil drilling. The organisation's work spans conservation science and policy advocacy.
Over 53 years of operation, Ocean Conservancy has built a track record of large-scale mobilisation. Its programmes have removed 400 million pounds of plastic waste and engaged 19 million volunteers worldwide. The organisation operates in the environmental conservation and nonprofit sectors.






