An Ocean Conservation Charity | Ocean Conservation Trust

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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Celebrating our team members on National Women in Science Day

11 Feb 2026

Today is National Women in Science Day, so we’re celebrating some of the brilliant women who help deliver the Ocean Conservation Trust’s mission every single […]

Blue Meadows made the podium at BIAZA’s national conservation awards!

28 Jan 2026

Here at the Ocean Conservation Trust we’re always trying to raise our voice for the Ocean, and members of parliament are high on the list […]

Some good news on Blue Monday

19 Jan 2026

A new report shows that OCT’s Blue Mind Hub is providing an Ocean-based boost to Plymouth’s mental health. Are you feeling a little more downbeat […]

WE EXIST TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE OCEAN.