Save the oceans
Donate directly to award-winning locally-rooted nonprofits working to save the oceans and seas. Follow the work through updates from the experts in the field.
90% of your donation benefits impactful organizations working on the ground, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 10% covers Milkywire's platform and transaction costs.
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Get off the hook
Our oceans face threats from unsustainable fishing methods, marine debris, and acidification—all leading to the collapse of our marine ecosystems. So let’s take action! If we all do something, we can combat this together. By donating to organizations through Milkywire that work to save our oceans, you’ll be part of securing the future of our planet.
The power of oceans
Our oceans are fundamental to all life on Earth. They produce more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe and are home to 80% of all life on our planet.
A selection of our ocean organizations
All organizations supported through Milkywire are carefully audited and represented by an impacter. They're hard-working experts in their field, who will update you every week on their work.
Scroll to explore a selection of organizations. Click on each to learn more.
Supporting the UN Global Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals represent the world’s best plan to secure the future of our planet. Save our oceans is aligned with goal #14 Life below water; conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. And with goal #13 Climate action; taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
We are Milkywire
Milkywire is a charitable giving platform empowering all to make an impact on the world's most pressing problems. Your donations go to impactful organizations that update on their work directly from the field. So that you can take part in the journey towards a greener, cleaner planet.
Empowering the experts on the ground
Empowering the experts on the ground
Real change comes from people on the ground getting their hands dirty battling our planet's challenges. For that reason, we support grassroots organizations running high-impact projects headed by dedicated experts in their field.
Creating financial stability
Creating financial stability
Grassroots organizations often run hand-to-mouth, with unreliable finances stealing focus from the work itself. We want to change the game and bring security, with a community of engaged donors.
Investing heavily in digitalization
Investing heavily in digitalization
Today, a digital presence is almost a requirement to reach out and receive donations. But it takes resources, time and know-how. Milkywire provides organizations with the tools and infrastructure for all that so they can keep doing what they do best.
