Ocean Guard
Ocean Guard research team collecting water samples above and below the surface alongside divers studying coral reef

Science & Research

Understanding the Ocean. Protecting Its Future.

Ocean conservation begins with understanding what is happening beneath the surface. Ocean Guard uses science, monitoring, research, and field observations to better understand the health of oceans, wetlands, coastal ecosystems, and the wildlife that depends on them.

Our goal is simple: measure what is happening, understand why it is happening, and use that knowledge to guide meaningful action.

Our Research Areas

Four Pillars of Ocean Science

Water Quality & Environmental Monitoring

Water Quality & Environmental Monitoring

Healthy oceans depend on healthy waterways. Ocean Guard supports monitoring in ports, coastal areas, wetlands, estuaries, and other waterways that ultimately influence the marine environment. Testing and monitoring can examine factors such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, nutrients, contaminants, and other indicators of ecosystem health.

Marine Ecosystem Research

Marine Ecosystem Research

The health of an ocean cannot be understood by looking at water alone. Coral reefs, seagrass, mangroves, wetlands, fish populations, and other marine organisms provide important indicators of environmental change. Ocean Guard supports field observations, data collection, documentation, and collaborative research designed to better understand these interconnected ecosystems.

Marine Wildlife

Marine Wildlife

Marine animals can tell us a great deal about the condition of their environment. Through responsible observation, documentation, partnerships, and conservation programs, Ocean Guard works to better understand the pressures facing sea turtles, marine mammals, fish, seabirds, and other wildlife.

Restoration Science

Restoration Science

Conservation isn't only about identifying problems. It's also about understanding which solutions work. Our restoration initiatives can incorporate scientific monitoring to evaluate projects involving coral reefs, coastal habitats, wetlands, mangroves, and other critical ecosystems.

Our Framework

From Data to Action

We believe conservation decisions should be informed by evidence. By combining scientific monitoring with hands-on conservation, Ocean Guard can identify environmental challenges, measure progress, and continually improve the way we protect marine ecosystems.

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Observe
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Measure
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Analyze
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Act
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Monitor
Ocean Guard team carrying an animal carrier to the shoreline for a wildlife release

Science Through Collaboration

Science works best when we work together.

Ocean Guard seeks to work alongside universities, marine laboratories, scientists, environmental organizations, government agencies, technology companies, vessel operators, and citizen scientists around the world. By connecting expertise, technology, field resources, and local knowledge, we can build a clearer picture of the challenges facing our oceans and develop better solutions.

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