PARTNERSHIPS
Wild Animal Trust partnerships are trusted organizations we support to direct artisans to give proceeds, knowing that their donations will go the furthest for conservation and research. These organizations are well networked with strong social media campaigns. Want to learn how to partner with your work? Inquire ab0ut our Artisans Collective!
OCEARCH - Shark Conservation | www.ocearch.org
OCEARCH is a recognized world leader in generating critical scientific data related to tracking (telemetry) and biological studies of keystone marine species such as great white and tiger sharks, in conjunction with conservation outreach and education at a measurable global scale. In a collaborative environment established by Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader Chris Fischer, OCEARCH shares real-time data through OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker, inspires current and future generations of explorers, scientists, and stewards of the ocean, and enables leading researchers and institutions to generate previously unattainable data. OCEARCH has completed 26 worldwide expeditions.
LIVING SHARKS MUSEUM - Shark History & Conservation | www.livingsharks.org
Living Sharks Project aids the protection of shark species through the support of conservation organizations. Through various creative marketing and community action initiatives, Living Sharks aims to raise awareness through education. Our campaign is built to educate fishermen in the importance of ethical release and capture of shark species for consumption only. Tournament fishing ethics will be reinforced and marinas will partner for "consumption only" shark landings under HMS/LPS Fishing Permit Regulations. We will work with data collection groups that report to NOAA to gauge our success rates. #notrophysharks
THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION - Billfish Conservation | www.billfish.org
The Billfish Foundation works worldwide to advance the conservation of billfish and associated species to improve the health of oceans and economies. Within the context of a planet with nearly seven billion human inhabitants conservation strategies must be forward-looking and adaptive. By accounting for the roles of billfish within the marine environment as well as in relation to their interactions with humanity, TBF’s conservation campaigns maintain the flexibility to adapt to emergent threats as well as those which have historically confronted resource managers. TBF employs a multi-tiered, proactive suite of initiatives involving research—both biological and socio-economic– education, and advocacy projects. As billfish and other highly migratory species are not confined to the territorial waters of any one nation, these strategies must also take into account the differences in culture and law inherent to the international arena. Empowered by an internationally diverse constituent network, The Billfish Foundation is uniquely equipped to do just this.
BLUE MIND FUND - Reconnecting People to Water | www.bluemindfund.org
Blue Mind is a national bestseller that jump started a global conversation about the intersection between wild waters and the human brain. Its author, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, pushes boundaries to widely share the unique and timely message behind ‘your brain on water’ and opens the door to the cognitive, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual benefits of healthy waterways and oceans, changing the conversation for good.
The Blue Mind Fund gathers support for and advises those on the front lines of connecting people to water, sponsors the Annual Blue Mind Summit and Award, and shares the Blue Mind message with non-profits around the world.
BILLION OYSTER PROJECT - Restoring New York Harbor One Oyster at a Time | www.billionoysterproject.org
The Billion Oyster Project (BOP) is an initiative of New York Harbor Foundation that aims to restore a sustainable oyster population to New York Harbor by 2035 and in the process educate thousands of young people in New York City about their local marine environment and reconnect all New Yorkers to their Harbor. To date, sixty five public schools have partnered with the project to provide authentic, place-based science and math lessons through the lens of oyster restoration and over 55 restaurants have partnered with the project to provide discarded shells for seeding substrate. BOP is a partnership of schools, restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals all working together to restore oysters and make our city a healthier and more resilient place to live. Together, we have already restored over twenty million oysters to New York Harbor.
OCEAN FIRST INSTITUTE - Bridging the Gap Between Research & Education | www.oceanfirstinstitute.org
Ocean First Institute is a non-profit organization with the mission of ocean conservation through research and education. Our organization is unique because we value the synergy between research and education. The purpose of our research is to protect ocean wildlife and critical habitats. We use the stories and experiences from our field work to educate and inspire young people in classrooms all over the world.
MYSTIC AQUARIUM - Sea Research Foundation | www.mysticaquarium.org
Mystic Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research. Mystic Aquarium is, at its foundation, a research, conservation, and education institution. We conduct critical research to advance our knowledge about marine life. We engage with experts from leading organization and institutions from around the world to establish science-based marine conservation efforts. And we communicate the results to policymakers, regulatory agencies, the science community, and the public.