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Square kilometers of seafloor habitat mapped and cataloged across 23 marine zones — from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to the Coral Triangle.
Ocean Conservation Since 2009
The Ocean Needs
Us Now
Deepblue is a global nonprofit advancing marine ecosystem preservation, deep-sea research, and sustainable fisheries. We bridge scientific rigor with urgent action — because the data demands it.
Great Barrier Reef Survey, 2024
Our Mission
Science-Driven Conservation for a Living Ocean
Founded in 2009, Deepblue operates at the intersection of marine science and on-the-water conservation. We conduct long-term ecosystem monitoring, lead deep-sea expeditions into uncharted zones, and partner with coastal communities to build sustainable fishing practices that endure.
Our research teams have mapped over 12,000 square kilometers of seafloor habitat, discovered 34 previously unknown deep-sea species, and contributed data to 17 marine protected area designations. Every number represents a tangible step toward a healthier ocean.
Long-term ecological monitoring
Community-led fisheries reform
Marine protected area advocacy
Open-access marine research
Our Impact
Measurable Progress,
Tangible Hope
Every dataset we collect and every community we partner with brings the ocean closer to recovery.
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Deep-sea species discovered and documented through our expedition program
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Marine protected area designations informed by Deepblue research data
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Coastal community members trained in sustainable fishing practices across 14 countries
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Of our research publications are open-access, freely available to the global scientific community
Our Programs
Advancing Marine Science
Across Frontiers
Restoration
Coral Reef Resilience Initiative
Working across 8 reef systems in the Indo-Pacific to identify heat-resilient coral genotypes and establish nursery propagation sites.
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Deep-Sea
Abyssal Frontier Expedition
Our flagship deep-sea research program deploying autonomous submersibles to survey hydrothermal vents and hadal zone biodiversity below 6,000 meters.
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Fisheries
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Partnering with 14 coastal nations to transition artisanal fishing fleets to data-driven sustainability models that protect livelihoods and fisheries alike.
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Migration
Open Ocean Migration Atlas
Acoustic tagging and satellite tracking of large pelagic species — whales, sharks, and turtles — to map critical migration corridors needing protection.
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Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon Sequestration
Quantifying carbon storage in mangroves, seagrass meadows, and kelp forests to integrate coastal ecosystems into global climate frameworks.
Learn moreResearch Expeditions
Exploring the Unknown Depths
From volcanic seamounts to ice-edge ecosystems, our expeditions push the boundaries of what we know about life beneath the surface.
Expedition 47 — March 2025
Arctic Thermohaline Survey: Beneath the Polar Ice
A 42-day mission aboard RV Horizon to study deep-water circulation patterns beneath the fading Arctic ice sheet. The team deployed 18 sediment traps and recovered 3 years of continuous temperature and salinity data from the Nansen Basin mooring array.
Active
Expedition 48 — June 2025
Mariana Vent Ecology
Deploying deep-towed camera systems to catalog chemosynthetic communities around newly discovered vent fields.
Active
Expedition 49 — July 2025
Mediterranean Seagrass Census
Mapping Posidonia oceanica meadows across 4 Mediterranean sites to measure carbon storage and habitat health.
Upcoming
Expedition 50 — Oct 2025
Atlantic Plastic Gyre Survey
A transatlantic voyage using manta trawl sampling and aerial drones to map microplastic density across the Sargasso Sea.
Endangered — IUCN Red List
Species Spotlight: The Gentle Giant
The whale shark is the largest fish on Earth — reaching lengths of 18 meters — yet it survives on some of the ocean's smallest organisms. Despite their size, these filter-feeding giants remain remarkably vulnerable to ship strikes, entanglement, and habitat disruption.
Deepblue's migration tracking program has followed over 340 tagged individuals across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, identifying critical feeding aggregations in the Philippines, Mexico, and Mozambique. Our data has directly informed seasonal fishing closures in three of these hotspots.
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Individuals tracked
18m
Maximum recorded length
3
Hotspot closures informed
70yr
Estimated lifespan
Get Involved
The Ocean's Future
Is in Our Hands
Whether you contribute financially, volunteer your expertise, or amplify our research — every action compounds. Join a community of 12,000+ ocean advocates working to ensure the deep blue remains alive for generations to come.
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor and fund long-term monitoring stations across four ocean basins.
Field Volunteers
Join expeditions as a citizen scientist — dive surveys, beach monitoring, or data processing support.
Research Partners
Academic and institutional partnerships for joint publications, shared datasets, and collaborative grants.
Corporate Alliance
Align your brand with ocean health — sponsoring expeditions, funding restoration, or employee engagement programs.