Funding creative, community-led science and culture projects that protect and monitor marine ecosystems in coastal regions.
The Ocean Fund for Living Seas empowers coastal communities advancing ocean stewardship through science, local knowledge, culture, and open technology. From reef and megafauna monitoring to community storytelling and low-cost conservation tools, we support creators restoring the living seas that sustain us all.
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Eligibility
This fund supports creators working at the intersection of community, science, culture, and technology to protect marine ecosystems. Projects must be based in coastal areas, community-centered, and include a clear plan to share results openly. To qualify for this fund, projects must meet the following eligibility requirements: - Integrate at least two of the following pillars: science, community, culture, or technology. - Directly contribute to the protection or monitoring of marine ecosystems. - Be centered on the needs and participation of local coastal communities. - Share knowledge, data, or outcomes openly for others to learn from or build upon. - Acceptable project formats include citizen science, megafauna monitoring, local education programs, cultural storytelling, and development of low-cost conservation tools.
