What is Vote the Ocean? It’s a call to action, a message, and a mission to inspire political actions for the ocean among voters. We want to introduce you to…
Our Partners
The Ocean River Institute supports a loose network of organizations, called Partners, which typically are small, local, regional and/or newly formed groups. ORI helps these groups to educate; to preserve flora and fauna; to conserve landscapes and seascapes; to advance ecosystem-based management; and to reverse human impacts on the environment.
Information about ORI Partners and ORI’s role:
Ocean Air
Flight operations to advance ocean, coastal, and watershed protection efforts on the West Coast Conservation efforts aimed at protecting oceans, coasts, and watersheds on the West Coast have gained tremendous…
Youth Driven Cinema
Stuart, Florida – Friday April 26, 2016 We’ll be back for the second annual Youth Driven Cinema Film Festival at the Lyric Theater. Crystal Lucas, former teacher, and Benjamin D’Avonso,…
Green VI
is a nonprofit organization located in the British Virgin Islands which works to demonstrate the principles and benefits of sustainable living in the beautiful BVI – through education and…
Inian Islands Institute, Alaska
Inian Island Institute Crew Inian Islands Institute was born when four Stanford PhD students, recognizing the deep importance of experiential education and Alaska’s power to capture the imagination, coalesced around…
Ocean Works Group | Research Vessel Stellwagen
Alex Loers captains the Research Vessel Stellwagen from the Bahamas to the Gulf of Maine. The vessel is well known to whale researchers as a strong, well equipped research vessel…
Ocean River Network
The Ocean River Network engages, educates and broadens a constituency in Massachusetts supportive of comprehensive area-based management of state ocean waters. The Ocean River Network was supported in 2007 by…
Ocean Ecosystem Research & Education: Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Ocean ecosystems are degraded and suffering. Discover how and why. Take action with Stellwagen Alive and ORI to better understand what is happening with a Sanctuary Ecological Research Area (SERA).…
Campaign for Environmental Literacy
The Campaign for Environmental Literacy is the first and only advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening national policy and legislation for an increasingly vital subject: environmental education. Since CEL’s launch in…
Live from Bird Island on Florida’s Treasure Coast
Video cameras broadcast from one of the top 10 bird rookeries in Florida. There are 18 bird species roosting and nesting on the island, including threatened and endangered species. The…
Rushing Rivers Institute
The Rushing Rivers Institute provides on-demand applied research to protect and restore rivers, offering engineering solutions integrating physical and ecological sciences, professional training and project review services. It builds upon…
Virgin Islands Environmental Council
Dr. Quincy Lettsome, residents of the British Virgin Islands and local groups came together in 2007 to form an umbrella-representative group to take action to address development issues, to protect…
Northeast Great Waters Restoration Initiative
From Barnstable MA north by east to Eastport ME the waters of the Gulf of Maine have been despoiled by pollution, slimy algal blooms, red tides, blocked fish runs, and…
Hidden River Health Challenge
ORI partners with Hidden River to rid mercury from our bodies, ourselves, our environment, our futures. Sign the MEDDSURGE petition for Medical and Dental Device Safety Urgent Reform. Report health problems on the MedWatcher website or app (register,…
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Ocean ecosystems are degraded and suffering. Click here to discover how and why. Take action with Stellwagen Alive and ORI to better understand what is happening with a Sanctuary Ecological…
Jaco Vienings – Passionate Environmentalist and Filmmaker
Jaco has partnered with the ORI to spread awareness on the great Pacific garbage patch as well as other environmental concerns from around the world. Travel with Jaco to see…