Current Foods (formerly Kuleana) uses plants and biotechnology to create next-generation seafood. After Y-Combinator S20 and raising $6.5M, their products are available nationwide, initially focusing on foodservice.

The project empowers women in El Ñuro, Peru, to lead sustainable businesses, enhancing community resilience to climate change through training on circular economy, entrepreneurship, and climate change adaptation.

SOA Brasil will run awareness campaigns on shark consumption, tourism impacts, and oil exploitation, host an education day for 100 children, and amplify young ocean leaders’ voices.

SOA Guayas will raise awareness about deep-sea mining by producing Dumbo octopus plush toys from recycled materials and distributing them to SOA hubs, supported by social media and audiovisual content.

The project builds climate resilience by training fisherfolk and young women, promoting sustainable fishing, and strengthening community capacity to protect fishery resources from climate change impacts.

SOA Peru empowers young ocean leaders and trains high school students from fishing communities in marine conservation, while raising awareness and advocating for marine protection.

SOA Nigeria tackled marine litter, declining fish stocks, and deep seabed mining through community engagement, research, stakeholder conferences, and digital campaigns.

SOA Germany is launching an initiative to raise public and political awareness in Germany about the impacts of deep seabed mining through educational events engaging at least 500 participants.

The project aims to strengthen the climate change adaptation capacity of Myanmar’s fisheries sector by training stakeholders in CCA and EAFM/EAAm, and establishing a policy forum for ongoing engagement and informed decision-making.

SAMAR, founded by Abdiel Connelly Boulogne, is a grassroots project in Vieques promoting sustainable fishing, food sovereignty, and environmental justice through a climate-adaptive education program for local youth.

Fisherman Fresh will upgrade its mobile, solar-powered kelp hatchery to supply seed for 11 acres of farmed kelp by November 2023, addressing Alaska’s limited hatchery capacity and supporting mariculture industry growth.

Gen Z Ocean Adventurer empowered 20 college students as ocean literacy ambassadors, who co-hosted 12 public STEM workshops from Oct 2022 to Apr 2023 to promote ocean conservation and coral ecosystem restoration.

SOA NYC Hub is hosting a youth hackathon to develop innovative, practical strategies for engaging diverse communities with local waterways and ocean conservation, fostering grassroots organizing skills.

LOLIWARE creates seaweed-based, carbon-negative alternatives to single-use plastics, starting with straws, to combat plastic waste and climate change.

SOA Philippines empowers youth in ocean conservation through training, mangrove planting, and educational comics, expanding initiatives across coastal communities to foster sustainable partnerships.

Randi Renate and Beatriz Chachamovits created an interactive coral sculpture for Miami Art Week, blending art and science to raise awareness for coral reef conservation, followed by a PR campaign and panel discussions with scientists and artists.

SOA Honduras educates young children about plastic pollution’s impact on beaches and marine life through interactive lessons and clean-ups, inspiring them to protect the environment.

SOA Germany engaged youth in ocean conservation through a modern 'Stammtisch' for young entrepreneurs and OZEAN FEST, featuring educational and social events to raise awareness and inspire action for marine preservation.

The Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote will collect electronic monitoring data to create rapid hotspot maps, helping Gulf of Mexico fishers target high catch and low bycatch areas more efficiently.

This grant supports media activities for Find Your Seafood Week and provides training to local fishers and LCN members, enabling them to replicate social media campaigns and grow their businesses using the Find Your Seafood tool.

Artist Gonçalo MAR creates a deep sea mining mural in Lisbon for the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, with Sciaena coordinating social media activations to raise awareness around the artwork.

This grant helps Project QR restore launch coral reef restoration in Quintana Roo by providing PADI Coral Reef conservation training to local Mayan conservationists and SOA Mexico hub leaders.

WSH, with WWF and Friends of the Earth Norway, is mobilizing 600 members to campaign for a 10-year deep seabed mining moratorium through talks, articles, 11 petitions, and outreach to at least 5 political parties across Norway.

Ten local students will be trained in forest monitoring and conservation near Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest, building youth capacity to enhance understanding of climate change and blue carbon ecosystems.

Innoceana’s project studies Cocos Island reef health using aerial and underwater surveys to create 3D maps, trains rangers and students, and educates the public, aiming to support expanding the Cocos Island Marine Protected Area.

Juliette’s PhD research explores the success of European Marine Protected Areas by analyzing perspectives from policymakers and local stakeholders through interviews and case studies.

This project analyzes and highlights successful Native-led fisheries and aquaculture on the Pacific Coast, and will create an online forum and workshops to support knowledge sharing and Native sovereignty in coastal management.

Khadija Stewart, founder of Ecovybz, led educational projects including documentaries, podcasts, and digital content to raise awareness about ocean issues, conservation, and deep-sea mining impacts in Trinidad and Tobago.

Niza is researching adaptive strategies used by Mexican fishing cooperatives to sustain fish populations amid climate change, aiming to share these strategies in an open-source database for the benefit of US coastal fisheries and others.

Fish Alert is an MVP prototype that notifies anglers when a fish is hooked, using feedback from fishers and youth to refine its mobile app and raise awareness about recreational fishing’s role in fisheries monitoring and marine ecosystem health.

Reeler is a mobile app connecting fishers and consumers for fresher, traceable fish. This grant will help expand seller listings, improve fulfillment, and boost sustainable seafood sales in Hawaii.

Dahlia is creating video content on the decline of the Marmara Sea, aiming to highlight causes, effects, and how Turkish organizations can collaborate to protect marine life.

Ocean Conservation Research released 5 new episodes on marine animal communication and noise pollution threats, doubling followers and views in a year through engaging videos on marine species.

CERIOPS is partnering with the local community to establish a mangrove nursery, boosting plant stock for the restoration of degraded mangrove areas.

The annual Sentinel Survey studies climate change impacts on Atlantic cod and other species in the eastern Gulf of Maine, addressing data gaps, to inform federal management amid rapidly warming waters and declining cod populations.

SOA Peru is establishing disaster relief centers in affected districts to support wildlife rescue, supply distribution, and volunteer efforts after a major oil spill harmed 1.7 million sq meters of biodiverse coastline and impacted local fishers.

This program trains Peruvian youth in oil spill-affected communities to become “Ocean Watchers,” building awareness and emergency preparedness through expert-led workshops and with local leaders, fishermen, and organizers.

"Amigos del Estero, Amigos del Oceano" educates 8-14-year-olds in Guayaquil on ocean principles, training 120 Ecoleaders, creating a mangrove storybook, and organizing student mangrove cleanups.

This project identifies optimal rocky reef sites in Baja California for green gravel kelp restoration, aiming to seed 300 m² and support both ecosystem recovery and local fishing livelihoods.

Finless Foods creates sustainable, delicious seafood alternatives using plant and cell culture technology, aiming to protect ocean health and revolutionize how the world sources seafood.

This project aims to enhance ocean literacy in Singapore by creating accessible fishery science content, collaborating with diverse individuals to influence public opinion and improve communication with both decision-makers and the public.

This project tackles marine pollution in Ghana by organizing two beach clean-ups at Nungua turtle nesting areas with Plastic Punch, combining edutainment and citizen science to collect data and raise awareness.

This project surveyed public perception of offshore aquaculture in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. An executive summary of findings was shared with stakeholders and interest groups to support project implementation.

ECOP Canada connects early career ocean professionals, amplifying diverse voices and promoting intergenerational equity as part of the UN Ocean Decade’s Global ECOP Programme.

SOA Charleston empowers young professionals to protect South Carolina’s coastal ecosystems through leadership, collaboration, education, and global partnerships, promoting local solutions and diversity aligned with UN SDG 14.

Biannual citizen-science monitoring of marine litter on 8 Romanian beaches aims to raise awareness, support SDG 14, and inform municipalities and stakeholders for improved beach management and policy action.

Saltwater Classroom shifted ocean science workshops online, engaging students globally with experts. Their workshop educated 250 elementary students on kelp forests, covering ecosystems, species interactions, and kelp aquaculture.

Building a community at Boston University focused on sustainability and ocean conservation.

SOA Sri Lanka is conducting coral transplantation and reef rehabilitation in southern Sri Lanka aiming to restore marine ecosystems and build an ocean youth network in Colombo.

Mikoko Pamoja trains locals in sustainable planting, funds them via carbon credits, and innovates with eco-friendly nursery methods, aiming to plant 2,000 mangroves and offset 2,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

TransforMAR promotes social transformation by offering marine environmental education and scuba diving experiences to low-income youth, fostering environmental awareness and a sense of belonging through direct contact with marine life.

SOA Colombia combats plastic pollution, protects coral reefs, and promotes ocean literacy through education and community action.

SOA Madeira educates on marine life protection in Madeira through campaigns, workshops, beach cleanups and art collaborations, and promotes reusable cups by providing them for use at events.

SOA Algarve aims to reconnect the Algarve community with the ocean by fostering activities that unite local knowledge and research, promoting information sharing and raising awareness about the importance of ocean conservation.

The Casa Mangle Foundation in Cartagena will train 20 local community leaders in mangrove restoration and seed germination, and build a wooden nursery structure to support mangrove ecosystem recovery.

SOA Ethiopia empowers youth to promote environmental sustainability by reducing plastic waste, raising awareness of land-ocean impacts, and encouraging sustainable practices through education, advocacy, and community initiatives.

In partnership with the ACECoR, this project cultured local marine microalgae to feed oyster larvae, assessing their performance to support sustainable West African Mangrove Oyster production and address recent overexploitation.

The project aims to restore blue swimming crab stocks in Straits of Tebrau by building a sustainable "crab house" and introducing policy to protect berried females from overfishing and climate change impacts.

The Plenary’s “I am a Scientist” program inspires students by sharing ocean scientists’ stories and providing curricula to 250 educators, reaching 25,000 middle and high school students.

Conservar e aMAR reduced sea turtle mortality by testing and implementing rescue rods with 20 black scabbardfish fishermen in Funchal, Portugal, offering an alternative to nets and decreasing accidental sea turtle bycatch.

This project with SOA Chile aims to create an interactive ebook for youth, making ocean ecosystem knowledge accessible and highlighting human impact, based on topics from SOA’s La Academia.

SOA Iceland is protecting the unique high north Atlantic by raising awareness of the harmful effects of open-net pen farming, deep sea mining, and plastic pollution.

SOA Cameroon empowers youth and coastal communities to protect oceans through education, clean-ups, and advocacy, promoting sustainable practices and ocean literacy to address marine pollution and resource degradation in Cameroon.

Researchers led by Trent Tresch study six gill sharks and microplastics at 1,000–2,500 feet off Roatan, Honduras. Their findings are displayed locally, with SOA partnering to raise awareness of human impacts in deep-sea environments.

Fly Fish Fly is a social enterprise in Maitum, Sarangani that partners with local fishers and women entrepreneurs to produce high-quality, sustainably sourced flying fish and seafood products.

SOA Tanzania empowers youth and coastal communities in Tanzania through training and restoration projects, building a local ocean youth network dedicated to restoring and sustaining healthy marine ecosystems.

SOA Duke's mission is to inspire and empower students to engage with ocean research and policy through education, advocacy, and hands-on opportunities.

This project engages six Mahahual youth in beach cleanups and upcycling debris into jewelry and crafts, teaching them the full process from collection to creation and marketing of products through social media and web channels.

SOA Hawaii fosters collaboration and unity among environmental groups in the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific, bridging divides to strengthen collective action and impact for regional environmental protection.

SOA College of Charleston empowers students to become ocean advocates by raising awareness, providing education on sustainable solutions, and facilitating impactful action in partnership with local organizations.

An online simulation where users join the International Seabed Authority Advisory Council to learn about deep sea mining, debate its impacts, and develop policy recommendations for the ISA.

SOA Chile aims to raise awareness and educate communities about the risks of deep-sea mining to marine biodiversity, advocating for the protection of Chile’s ocean health and sustainable management of seabed mineral resources.

SOA UK is creating a network of ocean leaders across the UK to drive innovation and collaboration for ocean solutions.

The Galapagos hub reconnects the local community with the ocean through educational activities like clean-ups, art, and talks, aiming to build local capacity and inspire community-led ocean conservation in the archipelago.

SOA France led the #LookDown campaign against deep sea mining, achieving a French ban. Now, they’re expanding this effort with local activists in Belgium, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Young ocean leaders who are working together to restore the Marmara Sea through collaborative environmental action and marine conservation efforts.

SOA PNW aims to engage young adults in ocean health solutions, aiming to expand across the Pacific Northwest and collaborate with others to restore the ocean.

SOA Manabí develops sustainable ocean projects, restores environments, and empowers climate leaders through education, community engagement, and participation in national and international environmental events.

Saathi will assess the environmental benefits of their plastic-free pads, which reduce plastic and CO2 pollution, support farmers, employ women in manufacturing, and provide affordable hygiene products to underserved urban women.

Connecting UNC Chapel Hill with the UNC Marine Institute and North Carolina coast through community engagement, education, and activism to foster collaboration and awareness of coastal issues.

SOA Dominica is empowering young leaders to protect marine ecosystems through education, advocacy, and projects addressing overfishing, pollution, and climate change, while promoting equity and collaboration.

SOA Sri Lanka (EarthLanka) advanced marine conservation through coral restoration, beach cleanups, ocean literacy in schools, and advocacy against deep-sea mining, engaging youth, collecting data, and preparing to publish research.

This project is restoring Bahamian coral reefs and providing the next generation with tools to act as ocean stewards. Photogrammetry technology will be used to monitor coral restoration success and disseminate findings.

SOA Stanford promotes ocean conservation through education, cleanups, art, and expert panels, forming subcommittees for social media, events, and outreach, while fostering community and sharing opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This project continues SOA-funded research with UF’s ecotoxicology lab, testing Sweetwater Wetlands water samples for contaminants and sharing results through community outreach events on and off campus.

Mounu Ocean Academy trains volunteers in reef monitoring and whale conservation, supporting citizen science in Tonga through community education and data collection for initiatives like Reef Check and Coral Watch.

SOA NYC advances SDG 14 by raising awareness, driving action through volunteer initiatives, and fostering innovation for sustainable marine ecosystems and the Blue Economy in New York City.

SOA Gambia is a youth group dedicated to ocean protection in The Gambia and globally, raising awareness and taking action for marine conservation.

The project focuses on direct action, awareness, and capacity building to address diverse ocean and climate change issues, empowering communities and stakeholders to implement effective solutions and promote sustainable practices.

SOA Guayas aims to develop young leaders who are focused on solving ocean problems through environmental education, scientific outreach, and research.

The project focuses on preserving marine life and combating climate change by promoting sustainable practices, aligning with UN SDGs 12 and 14 to protect underwater ecosystems and encourage responsible resource use.

Promote awareness at the University of Aveiro and in the city about ocean health and sustainability, encouraging informed action to protect marine environments for the future.

Barranquilla+20’s program empowers youth and families in through environmental education and conservation, focusing on water protection, climate change, and local knowledge, with international recognition and support since 2012.

SOA Germany is building a network for young ocean enthusiasts to connect, learn, and foster a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to just and sustainable human-ocean relationships.

Save Philippines Seas and Plastic Battle will deploy a mobile educational display in markets, distributing reusable bags and information to promote awareness of a single-use plastics ordinance among market-goers and vendors.

M do Mar is an ocean literacy project with 26+ activities, including restaurant partnerships, family beach experiences, and a deep-sea ecosystem board game, promoting ocean awareness in northern and southern Portugal.

SOA Guatemala is working to restore marine health through education, research, and advocacy, focusing on coastal communities and aiming to benefit all Guatemalans by promoting sustainable interaction with the ocean.

The UBC Ocean Hub is a student-led centre uniting UBC, Ocean Uprise, and Sustainable Ocean Alliance to empower youth-driven ocean-climate action through collaboration, events, and networking for improved ocean health.

SpeSeas raises ocean awareness in Trinidad and Tobago. They created original content, hosted monthly IG Lives, and campaigned on coral health and shipping port impacts.