Oceans Initiative conducts use-inspired conservation science to identify marine species most in need of protection and ways to reduce human impacts to ensure survival and recovery of marine species. Our work guides real-world conservation decisions to prevent extinctions, safeguard marine biodiversity, and protect wild places. Learn more about the work that we do to fulfill our mission.
Killer Whale Conservation
We rare among conservation nonprofits in that we have active research projects on all three threats to SRKWs—not enough salmon, too much noise, and chemical pollution.
Dolphin Ecology
We are pioneering non-invasive ways to understand environmental, animal, and population health of a poorly studied species—Pacific white-sided dolphins.
Sound Ocean
Whales and dolphins live in an acoustic world. Our team is working to identify noisy habitats that require mitigation, and quiet habitats we’d like to keep quiet.
Sustainable Fisheries
We specialize in the science to assess which marine mammal populations are most at risk from bycatch and other harmful human activities, and developing technological solutions to reduce harm.
Climate Resilience
Our team works at the science–policy interface to rebuild the natural resilience to wildlife populations in the face of climate change and industrialization of the ocean.
Ocean Habitats
Oceans Initiative is providing guidance on the creation of Marine Protected Areas and building tools to inform the implementation of enhanced protection measures.