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From the oxygen we breathe to the food we eat to the stability of our climate, we only thrive when our ocean thrives. As the climate crisis intensifies, so does human impact on ocean health.

Our Story

WE ENVISION A FUTURE

Where the ocean is healthy and thriving. That's why we work with sports, maritime and coastal communities to inspire solutions for the ocean.

Solutions in Action

THE JOURNEY FORWARD

Restoring our seas is an undertaking as large as the ocean itself. We find solutions with strong local stewardship and collective action around the world.

Grant Giving

Our Work

We harness the power of sport and philanthropy with an innovative and comprehensive approach.

Developing sustainability leadership

UpWind by MerConcept
Sail Newport, STEM, Newport, Rhode Island, Maaike Bernstrom, 11th Hour Racing

Funding innovative projects in coastal restoration and ocean health

Grant Giving

Empowering ocean-loving athletes and creators to work on projects #fortheocean

Meet our Ambassadors
Shaped by Water, zandile ndhlovu, freediving

From the darkest depths of the sea to the highest mountains and everything in between, the ocean breathes life and connects us all.

Explore our stories

Our Reach

Meet the communities we work with around the world

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We are Hiring! Sponsorship Coordinator Job Opening

11th Hour Racing’s mission is to foster connections for healthy sea, land, and people and invest in innovative, sustainable solutions…

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2024 Year in Review for UpWind by MerConcept

Diversity, Inclusion, and Inspiration: A New Era for Offshore Sailing   Since its launch in early 2024, UpWind by MerConcept…

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Waste Less, Give More: How Reducing Food Waste Can Save the Holidays (and the Planet)

It’s that time of the year again, the holiday season! A time full of family, gifts, and incredible food. But…

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“It’s All About Momentum” - How The Massachusetts Oyster Project is Sustainably Enhancing Waterways

Watch new film Operation Restoration: Oyster now and discover how the Massachusetts Oyster Project is using oysters to revive marine…

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MarineShift360 Advances The Marine Industry’s Sustainable Future With Transformative New Initiatives

The MarineShift360 project is driving sustainable innovation with enhancements to its pioneering life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool and the introduction of…

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Sport as a Force for Good: Seacology’s Mission To Engage the Next Generation of Environment Champions

Discover how Seacology’s 'Play for the Mangroves' initiative is engaging youngsters in environmental conservation efforts in the Dominican Republic.

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Winds of Change wins the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award

In 2018, World Sailing and 11th Hour Racing joined forces to create the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability…

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Watch the 'Operation Restoration' Trailer: New Video Series on Ecosystem Restoration

Introducing Operation Restoration, a new five-part film series that highlights five of our remarkable ecosystem restoration grantees.

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11th Hour Racing Sponsors Sport Positive Summit 2024 to Drive Sustainability Across Global Sports

Empowering athletes and organizations to lead environmental action beyond the arena 11th Hour Racing announced today its sponsorship of Sport…

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