From knowledge to action
The German Ocean Foundation is a non-profit organization that is committed to the sustainable use and development of our oceans as a common heritage of mankind on the basis of scientific findings.
We are committed to protecting our planet's largest and most important ecosystem and, where necessary, to restoring its health. We bring the fascinating life in the ocean to life, draw attention to threats and give the ocean a voice because it is essential for the survival of people on our planet.
We organize a constructive, joint dialogue between society, business and politics against the background of current research findings and look for joint solutions for people and the ocean. We are committed to a sustainable marine policy in Germany and Europe through education, events, competitions and research and are committed to improving marine awareness in Germany.
A thriving network of business, science and society for more marine expertise for all is one of the most important pillars of the work of the German Ocean Foundation. Our annual "love your ocean" initiative at boot Düsseldorf is not just one of our pilot projects, but a perfect example of how we successfully bring people together for the benefit of our ocean.
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What we do
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Maritime policy
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Education
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Research on the ALDEBARAN
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Communication
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Support for the UN Decade of Oceanography
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Marine protection
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Citizen Science
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Annual report
Why don't you join us?
We can all do our bit for a healthy ocean. Everyone should start with themselves first and not wait for governments to take action. You can find our tips on what you can do here.
Come along and visit us at one of our events. You can find all our upcoming events here.
A donation is the most direct way to support us in speaking loudly and independently for the oceans. You can find information on financial support here.
We are always looking for volunteer support for our numerous projects. If you would like to volunteer for one of our projects, we would be delighted to hear from you. You can find more information here.