The Importance Of Ocean Conservation And The Conservancy

By Nancy Russell


While there are several organizations working to preserve the ocean and its vibrant sea life and natural resources, some are better than others. In all cases, it is often donations from a number of different supporters which help with regards to Ocean Conservation. For example, most of these organizations are ran solely on donations from corporate and private entities. Therefore, it is often good to know the facts, goals, priorities and purpose of each before donating money or time to assist in these efforts.

With that being said, there are also those which have been around for decades, in most cases these are valid non-profits who have and are doing great work with regards to conservation. The Ocean Conservancy and Marine Council which have been around for over forty plus years are often considered two of the best. For, the direct goals and priorities of these non-profits is to save the oceanic environment, sea life and those whom depend on its valuable natural resources.

The Oceanic Conservancy is concerned with keeping the ocean thriving with life while also maintaining a positive and nutrient rich environment for the communities and wildlife that need the ocean to survive. The Marine Council on the other hand, is working hard to promote the health and well being of the life swimming within ocean waters.

Both the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Council have been around for quite some time. As such, both are often well respected by agency, corporate, government and private donors. For, while both have different yet similar goals, the ultimate priority is to save valuable natural resources which are necessary in sustaining a multitude of life forms.

Yet, neither of these organizations can continue to do this necessary work without the help of donors, volunteers and staff. For the most part, non-profits are ran solely on the donations of corporations, private individuals and in some cases, governments. Although, when it comes to eliminating acidification from the ocean floor, combating climate change and restoring coastlines and waterways after man-made and natural disasters, the funds received are often not near enough to complete these projects.

When it comes to the Marine Conservancy Council, it has helped to spearhead efforts designating and strengthening marine sanctuaries while protecting sea turtles through volunteer efforts around the world. The volunteers associated with the council are also part of a group related to cleanup of international coastlines.

With regards to both of these non-profits and others, it is often the volunteers and staff who do the hardest work. For, going out into the field, surveying and tracking while cleaning and moving endangered species is often a difficult and timely process. However, as the ocean also supplies water, food and air to a number of different communities, this work is also essential in saving humankind.

The goals which have been achieved over the last forty to fifty years show great progress. For example, 144,000 pounds of trash have been picked up and millions of jobs created. Although litter still continues to build up and some jobs have been lost over the years. As such, the work of these and other non-profits remain essential when it comes to sustaining human, sea and wildlife around the world.




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