ANGARI Foundation

What ANGARI Foundation does

ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private operating foundation founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The organization is dedicated to advancing marine science research and public ocean literacy by directly connecting scientists, students, educators, and the broader public through hands-on programming. Its operational backbone is the 65-foot oceanographic research vessel R/V ANGARI, which is chartered at low cost to marine scientists and serves as a mobile platform for at-sea education and citizen science.

Core programmatic offerings include the award-winning Generation Ocean 360/VR film series (showcasing real expeditions from NOAA, FAU, and other institutional partners), the Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks experiential education program for K-12 students, the Lagoon Drift citizen science initiative tracking marine debris in Lake Worth Lagoon, the Ocean Expert Exchange webinar series co-hosted with the University of Florida, and a portfolio of photogrammetry-based 3D marine life models (Nemesis the hammerhead shark, Skye the manta ray) developed in partnership with Digital Life 3D at UMass Amherst. The technology stack relies on multi-camera underwater capture (VRTUL), Blender-based 3D processing, and 360/VR distribution across YouTube, VR headsets, and educational settings.

Revenue and capital inflows are derived from four streams: tax-deductible individual and corporate donations, low-cost vessel charter fees to research clients, foundation and corporate grants (e.g., Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back, Great Charity Challenge, Disney Conservation Fund, Atlantis Blue Project Foundation), and proceeds from the Annual Celebration gala (which raised a record $150,000 at the 10th Anniversary event in April 2026). Customer segments span marine science researchers (academic and government), K-12 schools, registered educators, citizen scientists, and the general public/marine enthusiast donor base. Geographic operations are concentrated in the Southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico, and Northern Caribbean (notably The Bahamas), with global reach achieved through online film and educational content distribution.

Name

ANGARI Foundation

Legal name

ANGARI Foundation Inc.

Website

https://angari.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds marine science research and education through its 65-foot research vessel R/V ANGARI, serving scientists, K-12 students, educators, and citizen scientists via at-sea expeditions, 360/VR films, and science programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Science Education and Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Marine science education
• Ocean conservation programs
• Citizen science projects
• Research vessel charters
• Immersive science media

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations supporting marine science research and education. Donations can be made via Zelle, check, or credit card to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Research Vessel Charter Fees: The foundation provides its research vessel R/V ANGARI to scientists at low cost for marine research expeditions. Charter inquiries can be submitted through the foundation's website.
3. Grant Funding: Grants from foundations and organizations including Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back ($20,000 in 2026), Great Charity Challenge ($19,000 in 2026), Devereux Ocean Foundation, Disney Conservation Fund, Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, and others to support specific programs.
4. Annual Celebration Fundraising Event: Annual gala event that raises significant funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions. The 10th anniversary celebration in 2026 raised over $150,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private operating foundation that supports marine science research and education through its 65-foot research vessel R/V ANGARI, offering low-cost charter services to scientists, hands-on at-sea education programs for students and educators, immersive 360/VR films, citizen science projects, and 3D marine life modeling. The foundation directly funds and conducts marine research while building public ocean literacy through free educational resources, webinars, and community engagement.

Product overview

ANGARI Foundation operates as a private operating foundation dedicated to marine science research and education. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around its 65-foot research vessel R/V ANGARI, including charter services for scientists, the award-winning Generation Ocean 360 immersive film series, hands-on youth education programs like Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks, citizen science initiatives such as Lagoon Drift, live webinar series (Ocean Expert Exchange), and 3D modeling of marine life for research and education. The organization also provides distance learning, educator resources, and immersive VR experiences to make marine science accessible to diverse audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Generation Ocean: 360/VR film series designed to make the ocean, its inhabitants and the experts studying it accessible and enjoyable for all audiences through immersive science-at-sea experiences.
• Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks
• Lagoon Drift
• Ocean Expert Exchange
• 3D Marine Life

Products and services

• R/V ANGARI Research Vessel Charter Low-cost charter of a 65-foot oceanographic research vessel equipped with an indoor air-conditioned laboratory, SCUBA diving capabilities, a crane and winch with 100 ft cable, and a 16 ft tender. Available to marine scientists and research institutions for coastal and offshore research expeditions throughout the Southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico, and northern Caribbean.
• Generation Ocean 360 Film Series Immersive 360-degree and virtual reality films that allow viewers to experience marine science research expeditions firsthand, featuring real scientists, research vessels, and ocean environments. Accessible via VR headsets, smartphones, tablets, or computers. Designed for general audiences, educators, and students to make marine science accessible.
• Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks (COE: Sharks) Hands-on experiential program for middle and high school students featuring classroom visits and full-day at-sea expeditions aboard R/V ANGARI. Students work alongside Florida International University scientists to fish for, tag, and collect data on sharks. Funded through grants to provide free participation for Title 1 students.
• Lagoon Drift (Lake Worth Lagoon Drift Card Study) Citizen science project studying marine debris transport in Lake Worth Lagoon through deployment of biodegradable wooden drift cards. Includes an ArcGIS interactive dashboard and map for public data access. Open to community members, schools, and partner organizations.
• Ocean Expert Exchange Live educational webinar series featuring marine science and technology experts who have participated in expeditions aboard R/V ANGARI. Sessions include 30-minute expert presentations followed by Q&A. Free and accessible to educators, students, and the general public.
• 3D Marine Life Models High-quality 3D models of marine organisms (great hammerhead shark 'Nemesis' and manta ray 'Skye') created using Beastcam photogrammetry for scientific research, conservation, and education purposes. Available via the foundation's website for educational and scientific use.
• Educator Resources Portal Standards-oriented lesson plans, classroom activities, and educational resources for K-12 educators to facilitate in-depth marine science learning. Includes educator registration, forum, and login portal for ongoing access to curriculum resources.
• R/V ANGARI Research Expeditions Marine science research and education expeditions aboard R/V ANGARI for scientists, students, and educators throughout the Southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico, and northern Caribbean. Includes support for coral reef surveys, shark research, 3D modeling, and educational at-sea experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77,000+ people engaged with ocean science through ANGARI programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sentient JetminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Silver Sponsor of ANGARI Foundation's 10th Anniversary Annual Celebration.
• Bentley Palm BeachminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Gold Sponsor of ANGARI Foundation's 10th Anniversary Annual Celebration.
• Onshore Construction & DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Gold Sponsor of ANGARI Foundation's 10th Anniversary Annual Celebration.
• IJL Real Estate GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Silver Sponsor of ANGARI Foundation's 10th Anniversary Annual Celebration.
• Marine Megafauna Foundation (Florida Manta Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2022Collaborative 3D modeling project to create accurate model of juvenile manta ray 'Skye' found in South Florida waters. Florida Manta Project researchers collected photo and video data during offshore expeditions.
• University of South Florida - Oceanography Camp for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2021Annual partnership providing research vessel experience for the Oceanography Camp for Girls, a summer program inspiring young women to explore science careers. ANGARI has supported OCG for four years.
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Elasmobranch LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2021Partnership with Dr. Stephen Kajiura for shark migration research and the Generation Ocean: Sharks 360 film. FAU scientists conduct aerial surveys and acoustic tagging of blacktip sharks in South Florida.
• Digital Life 3D (University of Massachusetts Amherst)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2020Collaboration to create accurate 3D models of marine life using Beastcam photogrammetry technology. Projects include the great hammerhead shark 'Nemesis' and manta ray 'Skye' for scientific research and educational purposes.
• University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute - Scientist in Every Florida SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2020Co-host of the Ocean Expert Exchange webinar series featuring marine science experts who have participated in R/V ANGARI expeditions.
• VRTUL (Virtual Reality Technology Underwater Limited)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 February 2020Underwater camera pioneer providing multi-camera systems for capturing high-resolution video of marine life for 3D modeling projects with Digital Life 3D and ANGARI Foundation.
• Perry Institute for Marine SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2019Long-term partnership for coral reef research expeditions in The Bahamas. Scientists from PIMS conducted pre- and post-Hurricane Dorian reef assessments aboard R/V ANGARI at 29 sites across Grand Bahama Island and Abaco.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2019Partnered with Perry Institute for Marine Science on post-Hurricane Dorian coral reef assessments aboard R/V ANGARI in the Bahamas.
• OceanGate ExpeditionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2019R/V ANGARI provided surface support vessel services for OceanGate's Titan submersible record-breaking 3,760 meter deep-sea dive expedition in The Bahamas.
• Manatee Lagoon - An FPL Eco-Discovery CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018Community partner for Lagoon Drift citizen science project and educational programming. Hosted Sunday Seminars on marine science topics and serves as a deployment site for drift card experiments.
• Friends of Palm BeachminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018Environmental nonprofit partner in the Lagoon Drift citizen science project. FPB is committed to cleaning Palm Beach beaches and educates the community on environmental stewardship.
• Keep Palm Beach County BeautifulminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, serving as a partner in the Lagoon Drift project to enhance quality of life in Palm Beach County through environmental programs.
• Sea to Shore AllianceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018Conservation organization focused on coastal environments and marine species (manatees, sea turtles, right whales) partnered for Lagoon Drift citizen science engagement.
• Lake Worth Lagoon InitiativeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018Multiagency collaborative supporting awareness of the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem, partnered for Lagoon Drift project data collection and community engagement.
• Conniston Middle SchoolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2018AVID, IB World School, and Green School in West Palm Beach that has partnered on Lagoon Drift experiments and educator professional development programs.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2018Partnership for coral reef research and film premieres. NOAA's AOML facility hosted the premiere of Generation Ocean: Coral Reefs. NOAA scientists Dr. Ian Enochs collaborated on coral reef expeditions and educational content.
• CARTHE (Consortium for Advanced Research on Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2018Partnership for citizen science drift card studies. CARTHE developed the Bay Drift and Lagoon Drift programs to study marine debris and water movement, with ANGARI expanding the program to Palm Beach County.
• Florida International University (FIU) Predator Ecology and Conservation LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Ongoing collaboration for shark research expeditions. FIU scientists work with students during Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks programs to tag and collect data from local shark populations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Marine Sanctuary Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting the National Marine Sanctuary system through education, research, and community engagement. Comparable as a marine conservation nonprofit delivering education programs and partnering with NOAA on citizen science and outreach.
• Ocean Conservancy: Large marine conservation nonprofit conducting science-based advocacy, citizen science (e.g., International Coastal Cleanup), and public education. Comparable as a marine nonprofit using citizen science, education, and content marketing for ocean literacy, though at substantially larger scale.
• Schmidt Ocean Institute: Nonprofit operating the research vessel R/V Falkor (and now R/V Falkor (too)) to enable ocean science at no cost to scientists. Directly comparable as a nonprofit that provides free/low-cost research vessel access and produces high-quality public ocean science media content.
• The Nature Conservancy (Florida and Oceans programs): Global conservation nonprofit with significant marine programs including coral reef restoration and policy advocacy. ANGARI has partnered with TNC on Bahamas reef assessments; comparable as a marine-focused conservation/education nonprofit with broader reach.

Direct peers

• Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF): Nonprofit running the world's largest volunteer marine fish survey citizen science program and offering marine education programs. Comparable in using citizen science and education as primary outreach mechanisms for ocean conservation.
• Ocean Exploration Trust: Nonprofit operating E/V Nautilus for ocean exploration and producing immersive expedition content streamed live to global audiences. Closely comparable as a marine nonprofit combining research vessel operations with public-facing education content and live programming.
• Waitt Institute: Nonprofit that combines ocean exploration with science communication and ocean policy work. Comparable as a marine nonprofit leveraging vessel-based expeditions to produce publicly accessible science content.
• Sea Education Association: Nonprofit providing hands-on ocean education afloat a sailing research vessel for students, teachers, and the public. Closely comparable in combining vessel-based experiential marine science education with K-12 programs and citizen science.
• Perry Institute for Marine Science: Nonprofit conducting coral reef and marine ecosystem research in Florida and The Bahamas with public education and outreach. Comparable as a marine science nonprofit conducting research expeditions and educational outreach, and an active partner using R/V ANGARI.

Emerging players

• CARTHE (Consortium for Advanced Research on Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment): University of Miami-hosted research consortium that developed the Bay Drift / Lagoon Drift drift card citizen science programs. ANGARI is a partner that adapted Lagoon Drift to Palm Beach County; comparable as a citizen science methodology and marine debris research provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ANGARIocean
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu7LjnhP6fsmasvFRuDoYBQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/angarifoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10997035/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/ANGARIocean

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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