What SeaTrees does

SeaTrees is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (operating as Sustainable Surf dba Seatrees, EIN 45-3220205) that delivers community-led marine ecosystem restoration across six habitat types: mangroves, coral reefs, kelp forests, seagrass meadows, shellfish reefs, and coastal watersheds. The organization runs 35+ project sites spanning Africa (Kenya), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Cambodia), Oceania (Australia, Fiji), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (USA, Mexico), Central America (Costa Rica), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador), implemented through on-the-ground partners such as Raising Coral, Ocean Gardener, COBEC, Reef Check California, Hope Zones Foundation, and Nature Collective. Cumulative impact includes 6,000+ corals outplanted in Costa Rica since 2016, 16,200 mangroves restored in Kenya, 150 giant clams translocated in Bali, and 5,500 mangrove propagules cultivated in the Florida Keys.

The core product portfolio is organized in three tiers. The base tier consists of individual restoration donations for each ecosystem, sold as one-time purchases or subscriptions (e.g., coral and mangrove blocks, seagrass and kelp restoration, watershed and shellfish reef projects). Above this sits Seatrees+, a premium offering with three sub-products (Biodiversity, Climate, Science) that bundle enhanced monitoring, blue carbon credits, and kelp research funding. The third tier consists of marine biodiversity credits, branded as Biodiversity Blocks, priced at $40 per coral block and tracked on the Regen Network Registry under the peer-reviewed Seatrees Crediting Protocol v3.2; the Costa Rica issuance in June 2026 brought 4,000 blocks ($160,000) to market. Carbon offset products (Wipe Out CO2 by the Ton, Wipe Out Your Flight, Wipe Out Your Drive) are priced at $22 each and are tokenized as digital receipts on the Solana blockchain, viewable through a Salesforce-authenticated donor dashboard.

SeaTrees generates revenue through four streams: direct consumer e-commerce sales (seatrees.org, Shopify-based, multi-currency), corporate brand partnerships (Bentley Environmental Foundation, TUMI, Freshpet, Burgeon Beer, Head High Wines, Grounded Packaging) where brands sponsor projects as part of ESG commitments, donor-advised fund grants (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon), and ticket/event revenue tied to films, the Sea House exhibit space in Encinitas, and educational programs such as World Ocean Day for Schools. Underlying technology includes Reef Stars (hexagonal metal frames), microfragmentation, giant clam translocation methodology, and 3D photogrammetry processed by the Sandin Lab at Scripps using Samsung Galaxy phones with Ocean Mode for reef monitoring.

Name

SeaTrees

Legal name

Sustainable Surf dba Seatrees

Website

https://seatrees.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SeaTrees is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that sells marine ecosystem restoration donations, biodiversity credits, and carbon offsets through e-commerce and corporate brand partnerships, delivering community-led mangrove, coral, kelp, seagrass, shellfish, and watershed restoration across 35+ project sites globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Ecosystem Restoration Services

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251), Shellfish Farming (112512)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Shellfish Farming (e.g., oysters, mussels, clams) (AFAEAAAB), Marine & Coastal Ecotourism (Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching) (THAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Marine ecosystem restoration
• Ocean conservation nonprofit
• Biodiversity credit issuance
• Coral reef restoration
• Blue carbon offsets

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Product Sales: Direct consumer purchases of restoration products including coral blocks ($40 each), mangrove plantings, kelp seedlings, and climate impact products ($22 for CO2 offsets). Customers receive digital receipts and can track their impact through the blockchain-based dashboard.
2. Biodiversity Blocks (Marine Biodiversity Credits): Sale of biodiversity credits representing restoration activities. Costa Rica coral project issued 4,000 blocks at $40 each ($160,000 total). Kenya mangrove blocks sold at ~$3 each. Credits cannot be used for offsetting but allow companies to claim biodiversity improvement contributions.
3. Corporate Brand Partnerships: Partnerships with brands (Bentley, TUMI, Freshpet, Burgeon, Head High Wines) who sponsor restoration projects as part of their climate and sustainability commitments. Partners receive branded recognition and impact reporting.
4. Donor-Advised Fund Grants: Accepts grants from donor-advised funds including Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon. EIN 45-3220205.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SeaTrees is a nonprofit ocean restoration organization that sells unit-priced marine restoration products (coral blocks at $40, mangrove plantings, kelp seedlings, shellfish adoptions, and carbon offsets at $22) through its e-commerce platform. It also offers a premium Seatrees+ tier with biodiversity credits, climate offsets, and science funding, all delivered through community-led restoration projects across 35+ global sites in partnership with local organizations that train and employ local restoration stewards.

Product overview

SeaTrees is a nonprofit ocean restoration organization offering a portfolio of products across marine ecosystem restoration and carbon offsetting. The core offering includes individual donations for six ecosystem types: Mangroves, Coral Reefs, Kelp Forests, Seagrass, Coastal Watersheds, and Shellfish Reefs. Above the core products sits Seatrees+, a premium tier with three sub-products (Biodiversity, Climate, Science) offering enhanced measurement, reporting, and biodiversity credits. The Wipe Out Your Footprint product line provides specific carbon offset products for flights and driving at $22 each, plus a token-based CO2 offset product. Coral Biodiversity Blocks at $40 represent marine biodiversity credits tied to coral outplanting with measurable ecological outcomes. All products are delivered through an e-commerce platform integrated with blockchain tokenization for digital receipts, and users can track impact through a dashboard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plant Seatrees (Mangroves) Individual donations supporting mangrove tree planting and protection in Kenya and Mexico. Funds coastal forest ecosystem restoration through local partner organizations including COBEC, with mangrove blocks priced at approximately $3 each.
• Plant Seatrees (Coral Reefs) Donations supporting coral reef restoration in Bali, Costa Rica, and Fiji. Includes coral propagation, outplanting, and community stewardship programs delivered through local partners Ocean Gardener and Raising Coral.
• Restore Seatrees (Kelp Forests) Support for kelp forest restoration projects in Portugal and other locations, including regenerative seaweed farming and ecological monitoring through partners like Reef Check California and Hope Zones Foundation.
• Restore Seatrees (Seagrass) Seagrass and algae restoration projects in Spain supporting coastal ecosystem recovery and blue carbon sequestration.
• Restore Seatrees (Coastal Watersheds) Watershed restoration projects in Hawaii and California that protect coastal ecosystems from ridge to reef through native reforestation and erosion control, delivered with partners like Regenerative Education Centers.
• Adopt a Clam (Shellfish Reefs)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Raising CoralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Costa Rican nonprofit implementing coral reef restoration in Golfo Dulce and at Caño Island Biological Reserve. Has outplanted more than 6,000 corals since 2016. Partnership includes coral propagation, outplanting, 3D photogrammetry monitoring, and community-based reef management. Jointly issuing Biodiversity Blocks for coral restoration.
• Ocean GardenercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Indonesian nonprofit with over 20 years of coral farming experience. Partnered for giant clam restoration in Bali (Nusa Penida) and coral restoration projects. Ocean Gardener employs 20 staff members including 6 women for restoration work.
• COBEC (Coastal Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenyan organization leading mangrove restoration in Marereni. Published peer-reviewed study in Restoration Ecology (June 2026) confirming impact of restoration efforts. Partnership includes Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) as research collaborators.
• Sandin Lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San DiegocoreTechnology or IntegrationProcesses 3D reef photogrammetry models for biodiversity analysis. Part of Seatrees Science initiative for kelp carbon science and restoration monitoring.
• Reef Check CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for kelp restoration project at Tankers Reef in Monterey, CA. Empowers volunteer divers as 'citizen scientists' restoring kelp forests along California coast.
• Regen NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain-based registry for Biodiversity Blocks credit issuance ensuring transparency, traceability, and accountability for marine restoration credits.
• Regenerative Education Centers (REC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit focused on regenerative lifestyles implementing Olowalu, Maui watershed restoration. Founded in 2018 in Hawaii and California with decades of experience rehabilitating natural ecosystems.
• CoastlovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to coastal environment preservation. Partner for Florida Keys mangrove nursery (5,500 propagules) and Miami coastal watershed restoration. Hosts volunteer events and shoreline cleanups.
• Dr. Jennifer Smith Lab at Scripps Institution of OceanographycoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term coral reef monitoring program at Maui since 2008. Maintains 3D reef model time series since 2014. Research informs Seatrees restoration efforts.
• University of Costa RicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in Raising Coral's early coral propagation pilots in Golfo Dulce starting 2016.
• Nature CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego-based organization organizing habitat restoration days and community cleanups around San Elijo Lagoon for volunteer opportunities.
• Hope Zones FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese nonprofit founded by former big-wave surfing champion João de Macedo. Leading Nazaré Regenerative Seaweed Farm (NRSF) pilot project in Aveiro-Nazaré Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation. Supported by Patagonia and World Surf League One Ocean program.
• Grounded PackagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable packaging company that extends environmental commitment by supporting Seatrees restoration. Has helped restore 16,200 mangroves in Kenya and 5,400 blue carbon credits across Cambodia and Colombia.
• Burgeon Beer CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft brewery partnership for meaningful climate action tied to brewing operations. Mackenzie Kline quote highlights brand narrative strengthening.
• Head High WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine industry partnership filling environmental purpose void. Colette Simpson quote highlights carbon footprint reduction commitment.
• TUMIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel and lifestyle brand taking responsibility for climate impact through Seatrees restoration partnerships.
• FreshpetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food company brand partner supporting ocean restoration as part of sustainability commitments.
• UN Ocean DecademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope Zones Foundation received recognition from UN Ocean Decade network for Nazaré Regenerative Seaweed Farm initiative.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• One Tree Planted: One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a $1-per-tree donation model with global reforestation projects and corporate partnerships. While focused on terrestrial forests, its direct-to-consumer giving model and brand partnership roster directly mirror SeaTrees' go-to-market.
• veritree: veritree is a restoration technology platform that connects brands and consumers to verified tree-planting projects using blockchain-based tracking. Comparable to SeaTrees in its use of blockchain transparency, brand partnership model, and unit-priced restoration product offerings.
• Pachama: Pachama operates a technology-enabled marketplace for nature-based carbon credits, with satellite verification and ML-based project assessment. Comparable as a tech-forward seller of nature-based credits to enterprise buyers, though focused on forestry carbon rather than marine biodiversity.
• Coral Vita: Coral Vita operates commercial coral reef restoration farms in the Bahamas and Florida, outplanting climate-resilient corals. It is the closest direct competitor to SeaTrees on coral biodiversity credits and reef restoration science, with overlapping buyer profiles among corporate ESG buyers.
• Mangrove Action Project: Mangrove Action Project is a nonprofit dedicated to mangrove forest conservation and community-based restoration worldwide. Directly comparable to SeaTrees' mangrove restoration work, community-led approach, and corporate sponsorship model.
• Eden Reforestation Projects: Eden Reforestation Projects employs local community members to plant trees across degraded landscapes in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Closely comparable to SeaTrees' community-led restoration employment model and corporate sponsorship-driven funding structure.
• The Ocean Cleanup: The Ocean Cleanup is a Netherlands-based nonprofit developing technology to remove plastic from oceans and rivers. Comparable as a high-profile ocean-focused nonprofit that combines engineering R&D, donor funding, and corporate partnerships to address marine environmental degradation.

Broad incumbents

• WWF (World Wildlife Fund): WWF runs global ocean conservation programs covering coral reefs, mangroves, and marine protected areas. As a broad incumbent environmental nonprofit, it overlaps with SeaTrees on ecosystem restoration but operates at vastly greater scale and with regulatory and corporate influence.
• The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is one of the world's largest environmental NGOs with marine conservation programs including coral and mangrove work. It is a broad incumbent operating at much larger scale than SeaTrees, with overlapping themes in marine biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Emerging players

• Sylvera: Sylvera provides independent ratings and analytics for voluntary carbon credits. While not a restoration operator, it shapes the price discovery and integrity signals that SeaTrees' biodiversity and blue carbon credits will increasingly be judged against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sustainsurf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Plant_Seatrees
• Facebookfacebook.com/seatreesorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seatrees
• Instagraminstagram.com/sea.trees

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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