It's Time to Save Marine Wildlife

It's Time to Save Marine Wildlife

Each year, thousands of whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles die as "bycatch" — animals accidentally injured or killed in fishing operations. Speeding ships in some of the busiest marine highways also pose a huge threat to endangered whales. On top of this, pollution and trash are poisoning and choking animals along our coastlines, from New England to Hawaii.
At Ocean Conservancy, we recognize that ocean ecosystems play a vital role in all living things — on land and underwater. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to protect sea animals and the places they live from careless human behavior. Our very lives — and livelihoods — depend on it. When ocean ecosystems are harmed and wildlife populations disappear, so do tourists, and whole coastal communities suffer—communities whose economic vitality relies on the joy and wonder visitors and residents experience scuba diving or whale watching.
At Ocean Conservancy, we’re integrating the protection of ocean wildlife and their habitats into all of our programs, from advancing technologies and fishing practices that keep vulnerable species like whales and sea turtles from getting entangled in fishing nets, to removing deadly debris during the International Coastal Cleanup, to promoting underwater parks that ensure plenty of rich, safe habitat for sea life to thrive.
Already our partnerships with fishermen have saved countless sea turtles and other vulnerable marine animals from accidental capture. But with your support, we can do even more to protect ocean wildlife. It’s time to recognize that saving sea creatures is a win-win for all, making our sea animals safer, our coastal communities stronger, and our lives richer.