Ocean Conservation

Science provides a critical foundation for effective environmental conservation measures. Pew pursues a diverse portfolio of scientific projects to answer key questions and provide practical data, and its experts develop, support, and communicate...

Coastal wetlands—salt marshes, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests—host some of the richest biodiversity on the planet, acting as refuge for wildlife and nurseries for juvenile fish, including species important for local communities and livelihoods....

Chile’s Patagonia region is one of the world’s last largely intact natural areas. Its glaciers, hardwood forests, rugged coastline and wild fjords remain remarkably untouched. Pew is partnering with nongovernmental organizations, universities, and...

Canada contains much of the planet’s boreal forest—an ecosystem found only in high northern latitudes—as well as the world’s longest shoreline, which borders the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans. With effective protections in place, Canada can...

From the heat of the equator to the North and South poles, the ocean binds the planet together, supporting communities, maritime industries, and most life on Earth. ...

In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste entering marine waters, Pew will work with governments, industry, scientists, and other nongovernmental organizations (or civil society) to better understand this global problem and offer solutions. ...

Pew is working to secure comprehensive and complementary rules and consequences for international fisheries management to support healthy, resilient marine ecosystems and fisheries over the long term....

From the tropical north to the red centre and the surrounding oceans, Australia is one of the wildest and most intact places on Earth. An ancient place of stark extremes and exquisite beauty, Australia for tens of thousands of years has hosted the...

To meaningfully change the way the ocean’s natural assets are respected and protected, The Pew Charitable Trusts is working closely with governments, key stakeholders and partner organizations to develop policy mechanisms to address the negative...

The lands and waters of the United States are national and global treasures. From the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific coast and Alaska, the landscapes we call home include mountains, deserts, rivers, freshwater wetlands, coastal areas, and oceans. ...

The Lenfest Ocean Program is a grantmaking program that funds scientific research on policy-relevant topics concerning the world’s oceans and communicates the results of the supported research to decision makers and other interested audiences....