The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation values partnerships with companies who support our mission of being a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities and businesses to conserve and expand those special places. We help our corporate partners meet their goals and objectives as they help us amplify impact and make a difference for the future of our blue planet.
Mission Statement
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is the official non-profit partner of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, working to advance its network of 18 marine environments, from Massachusetts to American Samoa and the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys.We work to protect ourcountry’s shared waters, care for marine wildlife and habitats, honor our nation’s maritime history and cultural traditions, and promote the enjoyment of public watersby all Americans.
Explore Sanctuaries
629,000
square miles of ocean, coasts and Great Lakes waters protected
18
established marine sanctuaries
Our Impact
8 million pounds
of marine debris removed from our public waters
24 years
hosting the nation's premier ocean policy conference, Capitol Hill Ocean Week
88,000 students
participated in Ocean Guardian Schools and engaged in ocean conservation
Partnership Opportunities
Corporate partnerships are essential to the advancement and success of the Foundation’s mission. They play an important role in creating meaningful alignments and amplifying impact. Corporate partnerships help raise awareness, promote stewardship in future generations, engage the community at the local level, and fund education and outreach along with critical programs and initiatives, ultimately contributing to the health, growth, and expansion of marine protected areas. We are proud to partner with a diverse network of corporate leaders who bring our mission to life through impactful collaborations, strategic activations, and shared values. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the partners below for their continued support and commitment.
To explore partnership opportunities and join us in making a meaningful impact, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you—we look forward to collaborating with you.
Partner Spotlight
The “Birds Supporting Birds” initiative with the Philadelphia Eagles supports Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary researchers in their work to tag great shearwaters and track their migratory routes across the Atlantic.
Finless Foods and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation have been multi-year partners, amplifying impact through their shared mission of sustaining a thriving ocean. Finless Foods, a plant-based and cell-cultured based seafood company, has been a valued sponsor and exhibitor for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) and has partnered with the Foundation for the Foundation’s Blue Beacon Speaker Series, which aims to bring to light the ocean and Great Lakes’ biggest challenges through panels, lectures, and film screenings hosted around the country in order to build communities of support for marine protected areas.