Ways to Give | Donate to Oceana

Ways to Give

Oceana donations protect and restore the world’s oceans. Do your part to help save our oceans!

Will You Join Us?

Oceana has protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean. But we have so much more to do, and we can’t do it without your support! By donating to Oceana, you can help save the oceans.

Become a Member

Join over 1 million advocates who care about the oceans with a contribution to Oceana. Any amount makes you a member, but with an Oceana donation of $35 or more you'll be able to receive a free gift! Become a Member →

Donate Monthly

Join The Tide, Oceana's monthly giving community. Monthly support is the best way you can help protect the oceans and marine life because it provides Oceana with consistent resources where they are needed most. Learn more →

Why Donate to Oceana?

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We run strategic campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes to protect and restore the abundance of the world’s oceans. To date, we have won more than 300 policy victories and protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean.

Your donation to Oceana stretches far and wide, working hard to protect our oceans and all that rely on them for life.

For every dollar of expenses, approximately 80 cents were spent directly on programs. Oceana has a Four-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit our Financials.

Make a Memorial Gift

Honor a loved one by making a donation to help the oceans in their memory. Make a memorial donation →

Dedicate Your Wedding

Ask your wedding guests to donate to Oceana in lieu of gifts or make a donation in their name in lieu of favors. We’ll provide you with the tools you need to make it as easy as possible! Here’s how →

Donate Stock

Take an income tax deduction for the full market value and avoid capital gains taxes. Make a gift of appreciated stock →

Give Through a Donor Advised Fund

DAFs are giving accounts that allow donors to make a donation, receive an immediate tax deduction, and make grants to a charity over time. Learn more →

Donate on Behalf of a Group

Would you like to make a donation to Oceana on behalf of a company, school, or other group? Did you have a bake sale, 5K race, or other fundraising event to help save the oceans? You can donate online and you'll have the option of receiving a certificate for your efforts. Give on behalf of a group →

Explore Planned Giving

Ensure the ocean’s abundance will continue for generations to come by designating Oceana as a beneficiary in your will, trust, life insurance policy, or other legacy plan. Learn More →

Make a Gift Donation

Looking for a unique gift for an ocean lover for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or other special occasion? You’ll be able to send your recipient an eCard notifying them of the donation you made on their behalf. Make a gift donation →

Buy Oceana Merchandise

Our online store sells Oceana-branded merchandise such as T-shirts and tote bags, and all purchases benefit Oceana’s campaigns to protect the oceans! Shop now →

Start a Fundraiser

Dedicate your birthday or other special occasion to the oceans! You’ll be able to create a personalized fundraising page that you can send to your friends and family to support your efforts. Create your page →

Symbolically Adopt an Animal

Visit our online store to see all the ocean animals you can symbolically adopt, either for yourself or as a gift for someone else. You’ll receive an adoption certificate and eco-friendly plush with your purchase. Adopt an animal →

Fundraise on Facebook

When you start a Facebook fundraiser, it’s easy to share, invite, and thank your friends and family for donating. Start now →

Participate in Workplace Giving

See if your employer participates in payroll contributions or matching gift programs that make giving easy! Learn more →

Give by Mail or Phone

Prefer to donate offline? Download our printable donation form or give us a call to make your contribution. Learn more →

Manage Your Existing Gift

Oceana donors can log in to update their personal information, print copies of receipts, or change credit card information on our Wavemaker Portal. Log in →

Did You Know?

You can manage your monthly donation, get a copy of your receipts, and edit your personal information — all online!

Visit our Wavemaker Portal at oceana.org/wavemaker to manage your Oceana account.

Corporate Partnerships

If your company shares our values of protecting the oceans and you are interested in a potential partnership, please reach out to us. Contact us →

Events

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events or would like to talk to someone about organizing a new event that benefits Oceana, please reach out to us. Learn more →

Other Ways You Can Protect Oceans With Oceana

Take Action Now

Support policy change for the oceans

Decision-makers need to hear from ocean lovers like you. Make your voice heard!
Sign Now

Become a Wavemaker

Subscribe to our email list

Wavemakers power everything we do. Here's how you can get involved.
Sign Up

Volunteer with Us

Get involved locally

We'll put you in touch with your state field representative.
Contact Us

Follow Us on Social

Share your love for the oceans

Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest ocean news and how you can help.
Follow Us

Need Help?

Contact us any time at wavemaker@oceana.org or call 202.996.7174. We love hearing from fellow ocean protectors, and we thank you for your support!

You can also log in to your account online by visiting oceana.org/wavemaker.

FEATURED CAMPAIGN

Save the Oceans, Feed the World

We are restoring the world’s wild fish populations to serve as a sustainable source of protein for people.

Learn More

More CAMPAIGNs

Protect Habitat

Bycatch

Plastics

View All

CONTACT

Oceana International Headquarters
1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036 USA

General Inquiries
+1(202)-833-3900
info@oceana.org

Donation Inquiries
+1(202)-996-7174
wavemaker@oceana.org

Press Inquiries
+1(202)-833-3900
press@oceana.org

OCEANA'S EFFICIENCY

BECOME A WAVEMAKER

Sign up today to get weekly updates and action alerts from Oceana.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A DONATION

We have already protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea life - but there is still more to be done.

Donate Now

QUICK LINKS: