Marine Research Fieldwork

Supporting field-based marine research through observation, monitoring, and in-water data collection.

How We Approach Marine Research Fieldwork

Marine research fieldwork is essential to understanding and advancing ocean conservation. It is the work of observing, documenting, identifying, tracking, and collecting data in real-world marine settings to better understand species, habitats, and changing conditions over time, while connecting field-based work with broader marine research funding and support opportunities..

This initiative is intended to support field-based marine research in a broad but focused way. That includes work carried out in the water, from boats, along coastlines, or through other methods of direct observation and monitoring. As opportunities develop, the specific form of that work may vary, but the purpose remains the same: to generate meaningful research through practical, in-field execution. These efforts generate the data and insight needed to support informed marine research and conservation decisions.

How Can We Help?

If your work aligns with this initiative, we invite you to reach out. We’re open to conversations around field-based marine research where partnership, participation, or practical support could help move the work forward. We support a range of marine research fieldwork efforts, from early-stage concepts to active data collection and monitoring projects.

We support a range of marine research fieldwork efforts, from early-stage concepts to active data collection and monitoring projects.