We fund and actively support a variety of sustainable marine conservation programmes.

Our aim is that the rich biodiversity of the world’s largest and most important wilderness, the ocean, may be protected and thrive for generations to come.

“The ocean’s power of regeneration is remarkable
– if we just offer it the chance.”


– Sir David Attenborough

We fund and actively support a variety of sustainable marine conservation programmes.

Our aim is that the rich biodiversity of the world’s largest and most important wilderness, the ocean, may be protected and thrive for generations to come.

“The ocean’s power of regeneration is remarkable
– if we just offer it the chance.”


– Sir David Attenborough

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO

BEACH BIN & BAG

VRIPAK

Annually, there are over seven billion tons of debris deposited on beaches around the world. The pollution of beaches negatively impacts the natural balance of costal ecosystems and the health of our oceans.

Plastic contributes to the bulk of the tons of discarded rubbish and washed-up debris. Reducing this pollution through beach clean-ups significantly helps allow our important coastal ecosystems to exist and thrive.

Inspired and actively engaged, Ocean Family Foundation has partnered with North Sails, the global leader in sailmaking, and Vripack, the innovative yacht design studio, to develop waste bins and bags from reclaimed sails specifically for beach cleanups.

Ocean Family Foundation, North Sails and Vripack actively promote beach cleanups among yacht owners and crew and with the Beach Bin And Bag initiative we heighten awareness of the amount of plastic waste on our shores that we can easily pick up and remove before it enters the ocean and our marine systems.

With this simple approach take the pledge here https://vripack.com/new-wave/beach-bin-and-bag/ to receive the bags and be part of the solution!

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BEACH CLEAN UPS WORLD WIDE

PROGRAMMES

Oceans Family Foundation are proud to support these programmes.

Read more on the projects Ocean Family Foundation sponsors by downloading our brochure here.

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OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS

andBeyond’s Oceans Without Borders initiative, in partnership with Wild Impact (formerly known as Africa Foundation), expands their longstanding dedication to land and wildlife conservation to include the much needed protection and preservation of our oceans.

Plastic Free

A PLASTIC
PLANET

A Plastic Planet is a goal campaign organisation . It was founded to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. We want to dramatically REDUCE the use of indestructible plastic that is destroying our oceans, our soils, our air and the health of future generations.

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WORLDRISE

Worldrise is a non-profit organisation founded by young professionals able to create projects that unite environmental protection, creativity, and education.

CONNECT

BE OCEANIC!

🤩read this wonderful book by David Attenborough and @colin.butfield 
🩵🪸🪼🐙🐬🐚🐡🌍🌎🌍🌊

#beoceanic 
#wilderness 
#storytelling
#davidattenborough 
#oceanfilm 
#read
#discovery 
#imagine 
#create 
#optimism
#marineconservation 
#oceanfamilyfoundation

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TALKING OCEAN!

We are excited to have Colin Butfield speaking at Ocean Talks tomorrow!
 
Colin is a co-founder and director of Studio Silverback, with a strong background in communications at the international conservation charity WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature)
 
With @silverback_films, he conceived and produced the ground-breaking series Our Planet for Netflix, its accompanying digital Halo project and David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet.
 
Colin has worked closely with David Attenborough on many projects including his latest and deeply important movie, OCEAN.
 
Colin has numerous documentary and writing credits too, including BBC’s Earthshot series and as co-author of Earthshot: How To Save Our Planet with Jonnie Hughes and HRH Prince William.
 
And if that’s not enough, Colin also co-founded the brilliant Open Planet Studios, the production company dedicated to conservation storytelling and  @openplanetorg a non-profit global library providing free, open-source environmental footage for educational, environmental  and impact story telling.

Join us tomorrow at @boatinternational  Ocean Talks!

To register for free, click on the link in our bio🪼

#OceanTalks
#OceanFilm
#oceanwithdavidattenborough 
#MarineConservation
#StoryTelling
#OceanFamily
#OceanFamilyFoundation

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Ocean Family Foundation is proudly sponsoring Boat International’s Ocean Talks 2025! 

We have sponsored this annual event in London every year since they started in 2018.

We bring together superyacht owners, suppliers, builders and designers with champions of marine conservation for an evening of inspiring talks, exhibits and networking. 

🪸12th June 2025
🪸The Magazine, Serpentine North Gallery, Hyde Park 
🪸17.00 - 20.00
🪸Register on the link above in our bio

We look forward to seeing you for drinks and @boatinternational great evening programme! 

#OceanTalks
#boatinternational 
#marineconservation 
#worldoceanday 
#summertime

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EARTH DAY 🌍 

April 22nd sees us celebrating #earthday 

Earth Day’s 2025 theme is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy so we can triple clean electricity by 2030.

Today is the day to take Earth Action Day by educating, advocating, and mobilising your communities. 

Together let us take action this Earth Day, April 22nd, and every day.

#earthday #earthday2025 #earthdayeveryday #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation

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HUMPBACK 🐋 

Ever dreamed of watching humpback whales in one of the most protected calving grounds on Earth?

@yachtsforscience is looking for a private vessel to host a team of marine researchers for a 3-4 day expedition in March/April 2026 to the iconic Silver Bank, off the Dominican Republic. 

The team will be collecting visual and acoustic data, environmental DNA, and deploying underwater video systems to study humpbacks, sperm whales, and other megafauna at a crucial moment in their life cycle.

Why Silver Bank?
Every winter, thousands of #humpback whales migrate here from the North Atlantic to give birth and raise their young. It's part of the Dominican Republic's Marine Mammal Sanctuary - off limits to most vessels.

This is an extraordinary chance to:
⭐️Support science in a restricted zone
⭐️Witness natural history unfold
⭐️Leave a legacy through research

*Berths: 2-4
*Location: Silver Bank, Dominican Republic
*Timing: March-April 2026 (3-4 days)

Interested? Visit @yachtsforscience & 📧 
info@yachtsforscience.com

🎥 @max_bello

#humpbackwhale #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanprotection #marineconservation #whales #whalesofinstagram #dominicanrepublic

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 🌷 

Wishing all mother’s the happiest #mothersday today. A #motherslove knows no bounds. 

🎥 @natgeo 

#oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #nationalgeographic

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WORLD WATER DAY 💦 

Water is one of the world's most precious resources.

Yet, global water availability and quality are deteriorating at an alarming rate.

Each of us can do our part to help save water by:

• not overwatering our plants
buying local & seasonal food
* taking shorter showers

On March 22nd #WorldWaterDay, let's commit to protecting this precious resource.

🎥 @rafafdezjr

#oceanfamilyfoundation #ocean #oceanconservation #marinelife #water #save #reuse #recycle

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WORLD WILDLIFE 🌍

Every March we celebrate #worldwildlifeday established by the @unitednations to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. 

The #WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. 

Together let’s explore how we can work together to finance wildlife conservation more effectively and sustainably and build a resilient future for both people and the planet.

Wild animals and plants, from the highland steppes to the coral reefs, are intrinsic to the intricate web of life on Earth. They sustain ecosystems, regulate natural processes, and support biodiversity. Forests alone house 60,000 tree species, 80% of amphibian species, and 75% of bird species, while supporting over 1.6 billion people with natural capital in the form of food, medicine, and income.

With over 1 million species estimated to be threatened with extinction, and facing the intensifying triple planetary crisis, innovative finance for wildlife conservation is more urgent than ever. More than half of the world’s GDP is dependent on nature, making biodiversity loss a significant threat to financial stability. 

For example, fisheries contribute over 10% of GDP in some countries, yet over one-third of marine fish stocks are overfished, leading to unemployment, disrupted economies, and illegal harvesting practices.

Current financial flows are insufficient for governments to meet national biodiversity targets, particularly in biodiversity hotspots located in low-to-middle-income countries. Although USD 143 billion is invested annually in biodiversity conservation, this falls short of the estimated USD 824 billion needed each year. 

This year’s World Wildlife Day serves as a platform for exchange and exploration of innovative financial solutions for wildlife conservation. It showcased financial innovations, the challenges faced by civil society, governments, organisations, and the private sector, and the collaborative approaches needed to ensure sustainable funding for biodiversity. @worldwildlifeday 

#worldwildlifeday #unitednations #biodiversity #oceanprotection

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