What SavingOceans.Org does

SavingOceans.Org (legal name: Global High Seas Marine Preserve) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah by Danny Quintana. The organization is dedicated to advancing the first legally authorized large-scale protections for the High Seas, anchored to the BBNJ High Seas Treaty. Its flagship initiative is a proposed five-year emergency global moratorium on industrial commercial fishing in international waters, paired with a permanent global ban on ocean dumping, enforced via satellite surveillance, AIS vessel tracking, AI monitoring, and Port State Measures. The scientific premise — that marine reserves show 50–250% biomass recovery within 3–5 years — is drawn from published marine science literature.

The organization's core offerings are advocacy and educational rather than technology-based. It operates an Ocean Conservation Internship Program with university partnerships including the University of Hawai'i (administered via the UH Foundation with $1,000 student awards), publishes the book 'This Will Work' (available on Amazon and as a free website PDF), distributes fish-less recipe content, and sells mission-aligned merchandise such as 100% compostable coffee. The organization builds coalition through an Allies page listing over 20 conservation partners including WWF, Oceana, Ocean Conservancy, Sierra Club, Greenpeace USA, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: donations via PayPal/credit card on the website, Amazon book sales, e-commerce merchandise, social media mobilization (Facebook, Instagram), classroom and lecture-hall outreach, petition campaigns, and a share/referral program.

Revenue mechanics rely on discretionary donations, modest book and merchandise sales, and no disclosed institutional grants or funding rounds. The operating footprint is minimal — approximately one full-time-equivalent staffer (part-time Outreach Manager) supplemented by named officers including Isaac Quintana (CFO), Skye Worthen and Fiorella Muniz (Vice Presidents), Gene Jazwinski Jr. (VP of Latin America), and board member Robert Monson. Geographic presence includes Salt Lake City (founding/operations), Los Angeles (contact office), and West Valley City (legal HQ in Utah), with international advocacy reach claimed globally. No app, proprietary platform, SDK, or API exists.

Name

SavingOceans.Org

Legal name

Global High Seas Marine Preserve

Website

https://savingoceans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SavingOceans.Org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 that advocates for a five-year global moratorium on high-seas industrial fishing, leveraging the BBNJ High Seas Treaty, university partnerships, a conservation ally network of 20+ organizations, and donations plus book and coffee merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Conservation Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI), Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

Keywords

• Ocean conservation advocacy
• Marine nonprofit
• High seas protection
• Environmental education
• Sustainable seafood

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Saving Oceans accepts monetary donations via PayPal and credit card on its website to fund its global public education campaign and mission to preserve ocean wildlife. Tax-deductible contributions are facilitated through its 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure (Tax ID: 81-2865575).
2. Book Sales: The organization publishes 'This Will Work' — a call to action to save ocean wildlife — available for purchase on Amazon. A free PDF version is also offered on the website. Proceeds from book sales fund the global public education campaign.
3. Merchandise Sales: Saving Oceans sells consumer products through its website shop, including 100% compostable coffee bags (e.g., The Steady Keel Guatemalan Medium Roast). These products are ocean-friendly and generate revenue to support the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SavingOceans.Org (legal entity: Global High Seas Marine Preserve) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for a five-year emergency global moratorium on industrial fishing in the high seas and a permanent ban on ocean dumping, anchored to the BBNJ High Seas Treaty. It funds this advocacy through tax-deductible donations, proceeds from the founder's book 'This Will Work,' and sales of ocean-friendly merchandise such as compostable coffee. Educational outreach is delivered via classroom presentations, an internship program with university partners, white papers, and a fish-less recipe library.

Product overview

Saving Oceans.Org is a nonprofit ocean conservation organization, not a traditional technology product company. Its offerings consist of advocacy programs, educational materials, and mission-driven products including the 'This Will Work' book, sustainable coffee with compostable packaging, an Ocean Conservation Internship Program with university partnerships, a Five-Year Emergency Global Moratorium policy proposal available as white papers, and fish-less recipes to promote sustainable eating. The organization operates primarily as an advocacy and education platform rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• This Will Work (Book) A printed and digital book that lays out the case for a five-year global moratorium on high-seas industrial fishing and a permanent ban on ocean dumping, written by founder Danny Quintana. Sold on Amazon with a free PDF version offered on the Saving Oceans website for those who cannot afford a purchase.
• The Steady Keel Guatemalan Medium Roast Coffee A 100% compostable-packaged coffee product sold through the Saving Oceans website shop. Proceeds support the nonprofit's ocean conservation mission and model sustainable, ocean-friendly consumer goods.
• Five-Year Emergency Global Moratorium Proposal A downloadable policy package (white papers, campaign brief, annual report) advocating a temporary halt to industrial fishing in the high seas and a permanent ban on plastic, chemical, sewage sludge, and vessel dumping. Designed for policymakers, activists, and the general public to support the moratorium campaign.
• Ocean Conservation Internship Program A structured internship program that involves participants in daily operations and decision-making, including the annual University of Hawai'i Ocean Conservation Awards. Targets college students studying marine biology, environmental science, and related fields seeking hands-on experience in marine advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Marine reserves show 50–250% biomass recovery in 3–5 years when industrial pressure is removed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Monterey Bay Aquarium (Seafood Watch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaving Oceans prominently features the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program on its Allies page and recommends it as a resource for consumers to measure seafood sustainability. The partnership supports Saving Oceans' goal of promoting sustainable seafood consumption.
• WWF (World Wildlife Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Saving Oceans Allies page, WWF's mission to protect ocean wildlife aligns directly with Saving Oceans' advocacy for a global high seas marine preserve.
• Surfrider FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally. The Surfrider Foundation's focus on ocean protection and beach preservation complements Saving Oceans' high-seas fishing moratorium advocacy.
• OceanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally. Oceana's campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans align with Saving Oceans' five-year moratorium proposal.
• Ocean ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally and referenced in resources. Ocean Conservancy's scientific approach to ocean policy complements Saving Oceans' science-based advocacy.
• Sierra ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. The Sierra Club's environmental advocacy broadly supports Saving Oceans' mission to protect marine ecosystems.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. The Nature Conservancy's marine conservation work aligns with Saving Oceans' advocacy for marine protected areas.
• Sea ShepherdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. Sea Shepherd's direct-action marine conservation patrols complement Saving Oceans' policy-focused approach.
• Greenpeace USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. Greenpeace USA's ocean advocacy and anti-overfishing campaigns align with Saving Oceans' high-seas protection goals.
• Conservation InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. Conservation International's marine ecosystem science and protection programs support Saving Oceans' evidence-based advocacy.
• Environmental Defense FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. EDF's work on environmental protection complements Saving Oceans' mission.
• National Wildlife FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• 350.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. 350.org's climate advocacy complements Saving Oceans' focus on ocean carbon sequestration and climate resilience.
• Earth Island InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• Project AWAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. Project AWARE's focus on underwater environment protection supports Saving Oceans' mission.
• Ocean Protection SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• Heal the BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page. Heal the Bay's California-focused coastal water quality advocacy complements Saving Oceans' global mission.
• Wildlife AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• Rainforest Action Network (RAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• EWG (Environmental Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a conservation ally on the Allies page.
• University of Hawai'i (UH Foundation)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSaving Oceans launched its first annual Internship Awards Program at the University of Hawai'i, funding $1,000 Ocean Conservation Awards for students. The awards are administered by the UH Foundation, which manages the funds and student selection in partnership with faculty mentors.
• Break Free From PlasticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaving Oceans runs a petition campaign supporting S.984 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 and is part of the broader Break Free From Plastic coalition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oceana: The largest international advocacy organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation. Direct peer because Saving Oceans competes for the same marine-advocacy donor pool and policy influence on issues like overfishing and high-seas protections.
• Ocean Conservancy: U.S.-based ocean policy and science advocacy nonprofit. A listed Saving Oceans ally and a direct peer in campaigning for marine protections, sustainable fisheries, and reduced ocean dumping.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (Seafood Watch): Prominently featured partner that drives consumer-facing sustainable seafood choices. Directly comparable to Saving Oceans' consumer-behavior-change segment and sustainable-seafood advocacy.
• Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: Marine conservation organization known for direct-action patrols against illegal fishing. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally; highly comparable on ocean-protection mission and policy framing.
• Greenpeace USA: Major environmental advocacy organization with prominent ocean campaigns. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally; directly competes for climate-ocean donor mindshare and high-seas policy attention.
• Surfrider Foundation: Grassroots ocean and beach-protection advocacy organization. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally; directly comparable on ocean conservation advocacy and grassroots mobilization.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club: Large grassroots U.S. environmental organization that includes ocean and coastal chapters. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally; broad incumbent with overlapping but much wider advocacy scope.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Large global conservation organization with marine programs as part of a broader portfolio. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally and a major incumbent that dwarfs Saving Oceans' reach and budget.
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): Major U.S. environmental advocacy group with significant oceans and fisheries policy work. A Saving Oceans ally and a broad incumbent competing for the same policy and donor space.
• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest conservation organizations with marine programs. Listed as a Saving Oceans ally and a broad incumbent with far larger institutional capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SavingOceans.Org
• Instagraminstagram.com/savingoceansorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saving-oceans

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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