OCEAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION


  The Ocean Research & Conservation Association is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the study and protection of marine ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science based conservation action and public education.  

Ocean Research & Conservation Association
Organization Background (pdf)

Press Release
Dr. Widder wins MacArthur Fellowship (pdf)

News
Chronicle of Philanthropy Article (pdf)

Eye in the Sea New York Times Article (pdf)

Dr. Edith Widder:

"Meeting the challenge of ocean degradation requires a new type of scientific organization— one that directly focuses its endeavors on behalf of marine conservation and then communicates its findings effectively to the public," says Dr. Widder. Without healthy oceans we cannot have a healthy planet, but with proper guidance from the scientific community and support from the public we can have both.”

Dr. Edith Widder - short biography (pdf)

Dr. Edith Widder´s CV (pdf)
Dr. Edith Widder emerging from JSL sub

Mr. Keith Paglen:

"Technology can help solve many of the challenges facing our coastal eco­systems," says Keith Paglen. "Like the modeling and colorful images used to predict and warn the public of hurricanes, we are simplifying the complexities of marine conservation, so everyone can understand what must be done."

Keith Paglen - short biography (pdf)