From whales and sea turtles to coral reefs and coastal fish, marine wildlife play a vital role in ocean health and balance. But today, many of these species face mounting threats driven by human activity and climate disruption. Pacific Environment works to protect marine life through targeted advocacy, local partnerships and global policy leadership.
Across the Pacific Rim, marine wildlife are under increasing pressure. Plastic pollution entangles animals and contaminates food chains. Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing destroys critical habitats and depletes keystone species. Underwater noise from shipping traffic interferes with whale communication and migration. And warming, acidifying waters are damaging entire ecosystems.
These threats are accelerating, and without strong protections, species loss will continue to ripple through the ocean and beyond. We partner with marine organizations to strengthen conservation efforts, influence global policy and scale impact across regions.
Pacific Environment advances science-based policies and supports community-led conservation that gives marine species the space and conditions they need to recover and thrive. We connect local action with international advocacy to build durable protections for marine life.
Our work includes:
Healthy marine wildlife populations are essential to resilient oceans, coastal economies and global food security. By restoring habitats, reducing human pressure and strengthening international commitments, we help safeguard biodiversity in a time of unprecedented change.
Our work supports the global goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 — also known as 30×30 — ensuring that marine wildlife have safe, thriving ecosystems to call home.
Discover how communities, scientists and policymakers are working together to protect whales, sea turtles, coral reefs and other critical marine life across the Pacific Rim and beyond.
Marine wildlife are essential to the health of our oceans and the survival of coastal communities, but they can’t speak for themselves. Your voice, your advocacy and your support can help defend vulnerable species and the ecosystems they call home.
Join us in advancing stronger protections, supporting science-based policy and uplifting the leadership of communities who know these waters best.