GET INVOLVED
Support ocean conservation by donating, joining our volunteer programs, or helping spread free education resources that inspire people of all ages to protect our seas.
Thank You for Saving the Seas with us!
You can make individual donations, join the Ocean Hero Challenge, or sponsor a classroom to make waves of change with us.
Your donation will go directly toward preserving and protecting our oceans and sustaining free educational programs for children, because the future of our planet is in their hands. Every contribution helps us provide free educational resources that inspire kids to become the next generation of ocean advocates.
Saving the Seas is a 501(c)(3) public charity [170(b)(1)(A)(vi)]. You’ll receive an emailed receipt for your tax-deductible donation. See our letter of determination here.
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Join our Ocean Hero Challenge
Volunteer With Us
and Get an Ocean Hero Beach Clean-Up Kit + Rewards
Make a wave of a difference with us! Enter our Ocean Hero Challenge! The truth is, everyday actions are the real game-changers. You don’t have to wait for a beach clean-up event to do your part. Every beach walk, every park stroll, beach day, every day outdoors can become an opportunity to protect our planet.
We’re launching our #OceanHeroChallenge to show that ocean conservation is simple, accessible, and personal.
How it works:
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Volunteer and request your FREE beach clean-up kit (below)
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Take yourself, friends or your family on a clean-up adventure (beach, park, etc)
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Send a photo of your clean-up or share on social media tagging us @savingtheseasorg #OceanHeroChallenge
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Unlock your Ocean Hero Rewards:
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Digital Badge: share online or request a printed certificate.
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Recognition Wall: your name listed on our site as official Ocean Heroes
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Share more than 1 beach clean-up and unlock merch, art prints and gift rewards
Let's make memories and protect our oceans together. Every piece of plastic removed is one less threat to marine life. One less bag a turtle could mistake for food, one less bottle drifting into our oceans. Even if it’s just a few pieces at a time, every clean-up is a new chance at life for our ocean and all who call it home.
FREE Ocean Hero Kit
✔️ STS Washable Clean-up bag*
✔️ STS Washable Gloves*
✔️ Sand Sifter
✔️ Trash picker
✔️ Unlock Ocean Hero Rewards
*hand wash only
Sponsor a Classroom
Bring ocean conservation into the classroom.
Empower students with the tools, stories, and inspiration to become Ocean Heroes.
Make a Wave of a Difference in Classrooms! Every classroom sponsorship brings the Ocean Hero Challenge to life for students, giving them the tools, stories, and inspiration to protect our oceans while learning together.
How it works:
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Make a $150, $500 or $750 donation and request the kits (above).
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Your sponsorship provides Ocean Hero Kits, gloves for every child, and a signed book for the group or class library.
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The class joins the Ocean Hero Challenge with clean-up tools, activity cards, and a certificate.
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The classroom is recognized on our website as Ocean Heroes, inspiring families, schools, and communities everywhere.
Your generosity transforms a classroom into a team of Ocean Heroes, making conservation hands-on, fun, and unforgettable. Once you sponsor a classroom, our team will deliver the Ocean Hero Kits and book directly to students, provide their teacher with challenge materials, and send you a thank-you email with recognition and updates on the impact you’ve made. You’ll also be recognized on our website as a sponsor, or you may choose to remain anonymous on the form below.
Email us for a special sponsorship request: info@savingtheseas.org
$150 — Sponsor an Ocean Hero Club (Up to 5 students)
Your sponsorship equips a group of up to 5 kids with:
• Gloves for every child
• 2 Ocean Hero Kits (bags, sifters, and pickers) to share
• Ocean Hero Challenge Cards to spark fun and learning
• A signed copy of Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas for their club library
• Shipping and program support from Saving the Seas
This gift gives a small group of young changemakers the chance to dive into ocean literacy, take action, and experience the joy of protecting our seas together.
$500 — Sponsor a Small Classroom (15–20 students)
Give an entire classroom the tools and inspiration to become Ocean Heroes. Your sponsorship provides:
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Gloves for every student
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6 Ocean Hero Kits (bags, sifters, pickers)
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Ocean Hero Challenge Cards for the classroom
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1 signed copy of Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas for the classroom library
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Shipping and support for Saving the Seas programs
Your generosity empowers a small classroom to learn ocean literacy hands-on while taking action to protect our seas.
$750 — Sponsor a Large Classroom (25–30 students)
Help a large classroom dive into ocean conservation and literacy together. Your sponsorship provides:
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Gloves for every student
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8 Ocean Hero Kits (bags, sifters, pickers)
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Ocean Hero Challenge Cards for the classroom
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1 signed copy of Mermaid Elle: Saving the Seas for the classroom library
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Shipping and support for Saving the Seas programs
Your gift ensures every child has the chance to experience the Ocean Hero Challenge, turning learning into action and inspiring the next generation of ocean guardians.
Join our circle of monthly donors
and help us make waves all year long.
Volunteer Program
As a volunteer with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the health and sustainability of our oceans. Whether you're passionate about ocean education, beach clean-ups, marine research, youth empowerment, arts and entertainment, or community outreach, there's a place for you in our programs. Fill out the Google form below to join our Volunteer Program
Ocean Heroes Don't Always Wear Capes...
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A percentage of the profits supports our Saving the Seas programs.
