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We are Ocean Optimists...

Connecting as many people with Ocean as possible, creating accessible and inclusive experiences, and showcasing the sea and all it has to offer.

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Protecting Ocean Habitats

Our Ocean Habitats programme aims to protect vital Ocean ecosystems allowing them to regenerate. We are looking to restore them back to full health.

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A voice for the Ocean...

We’re encouraging everyone, from individuals to communities, industry to government, to think about their impact on the Ocean throughout the day and make choices with the health of the Ocean in mind.

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Latest News

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Welcome to our new Chair of the Board!

01 Oct 2026

We are thrilled to announce that this August, Will Oulton joined us as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees. As Chair, Will Oulton […]

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One Big Ocean!

14 Sep 2026

You may have noticed that we always write “Ocean” with a capital O.  You might also notice that you won’t find “the oceans” written by […]

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Inside the Blue Meadows Internship: Reflections from alumni

25 Aug 2026

Here at the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT), we’re always getting questions about our internship programme, especially within our Blue Meadows programme. So, we sat down […]

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