The Institute for Ocean Conservation Science conducts world-class scientific research that helps increase our knowledge of critical ocean threats, provides the foundation for smarter ocean policy, and establishes new frameworks for improved ocean conservation.

 

Whether we're tagging sharks off of Caribbean Reefs, assessing the legal and financial state of Marine Protected Areas, or exchanging ideas with leaders at the UN, we believe that the true power of science lies in its ability to change policies and perspectives around the world.