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.
Greenwater Foundation is developing an app to streamline connections to vessels and ocean assets worldwide. Until its launch, we invite those needing vessels or assets for their projects to explore the helpful resources available on our RESOURCES page. We’re here to assist if you have any questions about using these tools—just reach out to us at info@greenwaterfoundation.org. Additionally, if you own marine assets you’d like featured on our resources page, please share the relevant links and asset details with us.
Our upcoming app will provide a global database for locating vessels and ocean assets, accessible from anywhere. Visit our APP PROJECT page to learn more. If you’re interested in supporting this project as a technology expert, partner, supporter, or funder, please get in touch at info@greenwaterfoundation.org.
OUR WORK
Coastal Mapping
In collaboration with Caladan Oceanic and TCarta, Greenwater Foundation announces a new project to contribute satellite derived bathymetric data on coastal areas to Seabed 2030’s effort to map 100% of the ocean floor!
A complete map of the ocean floor is needed for making informed decisions about how to address important challenges the world faces such as climate change, marine life protection, and sustainable resource management.
Through this project, not only will coastal areas be mapped in critical areas throughout the world, but also a plan will be created for generating additional data to complete mapping of coastal areas at a significantly reduced cost using machine learning. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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.
Donate funds – click on the DONATE NOW payment button or provide funding through other resources using the following information: Greenwater Foundation, 104 N. Galveston Street, Arlington, VA 22203, EIN 92-1506279, contact person Meg Ruxton, Executive Director, info@greenwaterfoundation.org.
Donate vessels – send a message with information about the vessel and your contact information. A Greenwater Foundation representative will respond about the next steps for the donation of your vessel.
Greenwater Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170.
Greenwater Foundation is qualified to received tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.
Contact
786-493-3111
Greenwater Foundation
104 N Galveston St.
Arlington, VA 22203
