Ocean Alliance Network unites leaders to deliver innovative solutions that protect our oceans, improve water quality, and build sustainable communities. Through collaboration, we elevate changemakers and nonprofit partners to drive greater impact—strengthening economies and ecosystems.

Ocean Alliance Network is fiscally sponsored under the umbrella of Sustain OC Foundation, a 501c3 non profit.

Priorities for the Blue Economy & Ocean Conservation include: 

Protecting water quality in all waterways
Reducing TMDL - copper-based boat paint pollutants 
Reducing plastic pollution and marine debris
Preventing whale strikes with innovation and AI technology
Promoting Sustainable Seafood education & interactive experiences
Partnering with nonprofits to amplify support & impact
Empowering youth in environmental and storytelling leadership, creating pathways to meaningful careers.

Ocean Alliance Network + USC Sea Grant (NOAA) for OC Coastal & Urban Regions

Ocean Alliance Network (OAN) is partnering with USC Sea Grant (NOAA) to expand their ocean conservation partnerships and programs across Orange County’s coastal regions—from Newport Beach and Laguna Beach to Dana Point and San Clemente—while supporting their existing success in Los Angeles to Catalina.

Ways to Support: 

Partner as a brand sponsor for OAN + USC Sea Grant  programs and events
Donation - inkind or financial 
Host a stakeholder or community engagement event in partnership with USC Sea Grant and the Ocean Alliance Network
Panelist - Keynote Speaker

Strategic Collaborators: 
USC Sea Grant (NOAA)
Braid Theory - (partners of Alta Sea)
Rhythm & Resin (Ocean Conservation events)

    
   Ocean Alliance Non Profit Partners:

Stand Up to Trash Monthly beach clean ups  - 400 local volunteers 
Gray Whale Foundation student ocean conservation field trips
Juaneno Band of Mission Indians
Whale Vessel Safety Taskforce (WAVS)

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