Ocean Conservancy Inc.

Ocean Conservancy Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2002, focusing on marine and ocean conservation efforts. Located in Washington, DC, the organization specializes in environmental protection, marine debris management, and coastal ecosystem preservation. Its federal grant awards demonstrate a strategic approach to addressing marine environmental challenges through collaborative research, cleanup initiatives, and community engagement programs across multiple U.S. regions and international contexts.

The organization has secured significant federal grants from agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of State, primarily supporting marine debris removal, prevention, and monitoring projects. Recent grants totaling over $7.4 million include a $5.5 million NOAA Cooperative Agreement to remove abandoned fishing gear and large marine debris across the United States, involving targeted removal efforts in Alaska and Florida, a competitive sub-grant program, and development of best practices for fishing gear management. A $1.7 million EPA grant focuses on marine debris backhaul in Alaska, providing subawards to tribes and community organizations for debris collection and transport. Another $234,293 State Department grant aims to study abandoned fishing gear in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in Nigeria. The organization collaborates with diverse partners such as the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe, Sitka Sound Science Center, Lower Keys Guides Association, and conducts international initiatives like the International Coastal Cleanup, engaging hundreds of thousands of volunteers to remove marine debris and raise global awareness about ocean conservation.