We help ocean scientists get the vessels and ocean science assets they need, anywhere they need them.

Greenwater Foundation provides leadership of marine conservation and humanitarian aid efforts undertaken by diverse organizations (governments, universities, NGOs, and private companies) by providing coordination of affordable vessels and science assets to achieve more efficient operations and larger collaboration all over the world.

Greenwater Foundation identifies and tracks ocean science assets worldwide to connect ocean scientists and humanitarian aid efforts with the quick response vessels and related support they need for their endeavors.

  • Builds Coalitions and Partners on Marine Conservation Projects
  • Supports Humanitarian Aid Efforts
  • Serves as Resource for Marine Assets
  • Coordinates and Funds Projects
  • Identifies Internship Opportunities

With this depth of maritime experience, Greenwater Foundation understands the challenges of protecting our seas and is in the position to tackle challenging exploration and research projects.

There is a shortage of vessels to meet demand for research/exploration, humanitarian aid and educational requirements. Greenwater Foundation has the resources to line up small research vessels that can meet the research demand. Greenwater Foundation’s leadership is needed to get assets and other resources to the places where they can make a difference.

Resources to locate vessels and ocean assets.

Our website provides links to resources for those seeking vessels and ocean assets so they can locate what they need for their projects (see RESOURCES page). We will provide assistance on how to use these resources. If you need help using the resources, contact us at info@greenwaterfoundation.org. If you have a link to marine assets that you want us to put on our resources page, please provide us with information about your link.

Greenwater Foundation is creating a new web application that will allow those seeking vessels and ocean assets to locate what they need throughout the world in a global database (see APP PROJECT page). If you want to get involved in our project as a technology expert, partner, supporter, or funder, contact us at info@greenwaterfoundation.org.

Resources

FOCUS AREAS

Marine Conservation

Projects involving research and exploration address critical marine conservation issues such as climate change, ocean plastics pollution and biological collapses as well as other important needs in locations around the world.

Humanitarian Aid Efforts

When urgent needs arise in hotspots around the world, we provide vessels, logistics, equipment, and staff to support partners’ efforts and networks.

Education

To develop future leaders to support marine conservation, we work with educational institutions that serve underserved communities as an advisor and mentor and we provide vessels for their use.

Why do we explore the ocean?

“Exploration is key to increasing our understanding of the ocean, so we can more effectively manage, conserve, regulate, and use ocean resources that are vital to our economy and to all of our lives.”
oceanexplorer.noaa.gov

Why now?

  • Climate change has critical urgency for ESG Investors who are making investments in solutions that need to be made based on scientific research.
  • The United Nations has proclaimed the 2020s as the “Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.”
  • The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act introduced in 2020 is seeking to mitigate the impacts of climate change on oceans.
  • One of President Biden’s first Executive Orders (January 2021) was on Tackling the Climate Crisis, which will expand opportunities and federal funding for ocean science research.
  • In March 2023, UN delegates reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. The agreement benefits biodiversity and is an encouraging development as the international community scrambles to tackle the climate emergency. The historic treaty is a major step toward the goal to protect at least 30% of ocean areas by 2030 — a target President Biden laid out for the U.S. in 2021 and part of a broader land and marine conservation U.N.-led commitment known as 30×30.
  • Despite covering 71% of the planet, only 5% of the ocean has been explored. National Geographic

Ocean research is critical to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. Science isn’t getting done because there is a lack of suitable research vessels available to meet the research demand for exploration at sea.

Contact

info@greenwaterfoundation.org

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