Shark Explorers Competitors

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Oceanic Society is America's oldest non-profit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. We work to improve ocean health by deepening the connections between people and nature to address the root cause of its decline: human behavior. We seek to bridge the gap between awareness and measurable behavior change in three ways: 1. Connecting people to oceans through travel, and motivating personal actions to improve ocean health—Our expeditions engage thousands of people in international ocean conservation every year. We deliver unique, top-quality, life-changing travel experiences to a growing number of people through research and volunteer programs, nature expeditions, and whale watching cruises. 2. Defining and implementing strategies, tools, and methods to activate, sustain, and measure human behavior change—We work with leading behavioral scientists to define and implement techniques to motivate and measure consumer behavior changes relating to climate change, plastic pollution, and sustainable seafood, and we use storytelling and flagship species conservation to engage people and stimulate action. 3. Leveraging and amplifying our impacts to new audiences—We are developing, testing and packaging best practices and tools for motivating pro-ocean behaviors in order to leverage their use among the nature tourism industry that impacts tens of millions of people per year, as well as among consumer audiences more broadly through strategic partnerships. Together, these strategies aim to "move the needle" in ways that measurably improve ocean health and reduce the hazards that humans pose to oceans over time. Learn more about our work and find out how you can get involved at www.oceanicsociety.org.

Sharks, skates and rays play vital roles in our ocean, but many species are under serious threat. The Shark Trust is a UK-based charity working globally to safeguard their future. With scientists, policymakers, conservationists, and our communities we turn evidence into action. Through policy and advocacy, sustainable fisheries, education and citizen science, we work to improve protections, change practices and inspire people to take action. Lasting conservation depends on collaboration. Together, we can create a positive future for sharks, skates and rays, and the ocean we all depend on. Join us and help safeguard their future: www.sharktrust.org