We would be honoured to discuss how your philanthropy can make a meaningful difference for ocean conservation.
The ocean connects us all. It regulates our climate, feeds billions of people, produces much of the oxygen we breathe, and supports countless communities, species, and livelihoods. Yet today, our ocean faces unprecedented challenges – from plastic pollution and habitat loss to climate change and biodiversity decline.
Leadership support is more than a donation. It is a commitment to the future of our blue planet.
Simon Carpenter
McLean Foundation
Ocean Wise is Canada’s largest ocean-focused conservation group. For more than 30 years, we’ve been turning knowledge into action through science, education, and community engagement.
Our work reaches millions of people every year and creates measurable outcomes for ocean health. We collaborate with Indigenous communities, businesses, governments, educators, researchers, and conservation partners to develop practical solutions that address some of the ocean’s most pressing challenges.
When you make a leadership gift, you join a community of visionary supporters helping to create a future where the ocean and people can thrive together.
Our team works closely with donors to align their philanthropic goals with the areas of Ocean Wise that matter most to them.
Whether you are passionate about:
We are committed to building lasting relationships grounded in transparency, stewardship, and shared purpose.
Leadership donors receive:
Most importantly, you will see the difference your generosity makes in protecting and restoring our ocean.
Every generation has a responsibility to safeguard the natural world for those who follow. A major gift to Ocean Wise is an investment in healthier oceans, thriving marine life, and stronger communities for years to come.
Together, we can create lasting change.
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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xÊ·məθkwÉ™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ”/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.
