Partner Links

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American Albacore Fishing Association is a non-profit corporation formed to represent American “troll and/or pole and line” commercial fishing vessels engaged in the harvest of tuna. The board of directors believes that by promoting the environmental benefits of the “troll and/or pole and line” fisheries and promoting the health benefits of tuna consumption that the economic viability of “troll and/or pole and line” fisheries can be sustained.

 

The American Sportfishing Association is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community. ASA gives the industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself.

 

AVEDA is a hair and skin products company that uses natural ingredients and promotes environmental consciousness through its corporate ethic.

 

Atlantis Marine World is Long Island's full-scale aquarium located along the scenic Peconic River in Riverhead.  Atlantis is also home to The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York's only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center.

 

Brancott Vineyards, creators of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the makers of the quintessential seafood wine, have partnered with Blue Ocean Institute to create wine pairings with Barton’s sustainable seafood recipes. As one of the founding members of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, Brancott has an established history of respecting the environment. Brancott is proud to support the Blue Ocean Institute’s effort to restore living abundance in the ocean.

 

Chefs Collaborative is a nationwide organization headquartered in Boston. Its mission is to educate the culinary community about sustainability issues, specifically giving chefs tools for better purchasing decisions involving local farmers, food artisans and families.  Founding member and famous Chicago chef Rich Bayless created the collaborative with the vision that chefs can influence the food buying habits of the greater population by themselves purchasing local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

 

Coastal Conservation Association is dedicated to the conservation of marine resources. With more than 95,000 members in 17 state chapters along the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific coasts, CCA is one of the nation's largest marine conservation organizations.

 

Coastside Fishing Club is an all-volunteer California non-profit organization with over 13,000 members dedicated to enhancing the recreational fishing experience for Californians.  The group seeks creative and reasonable solutions that enhance fishing opportunities and sustain fisheries for current and future generations of fishermen.

 

Duke University Marine Laboratory  is a campus of Duke University and a unit within the Nicholas School of the Environment. Its mission is education and research in the basic ocean processes, coastal environmental management, marine biotechnology and marine biomedicine.  Programs at the Marine Laboratory are central to the Nicholas School of the Environment's mission to provide interdisciplinary educational and research opportunities addressing an area of vital concern--the quality of the Earth's environment and the sustainable use of its natural resources.

 

Endangered Species Chocolate helps sustain the habitats and communities of small family-owned cacao properties.  The firm only buys cacao grown in the natural shad of rich, diverse forests. Through its ethical trade purchasing practices, the company ensures farmers have humane working conditions and a fair price for their cacao.

 

Environmental Defense Fund is an organization dedicated to protecting our rights to clean air, clean water, healthy food, and flourishing ecosystems.  Environmental Defense conducts comprehensive research on seafood contaminants; its human health recommendations are noted on Blue Ocean's seafood guides.

 

For Cod & Country Barton Seaver is a Washington, DC - based chef, writer, speaker and advocate. While sustainability has largely been assigned to seafood and agriculture, Barton's work expands far beyond the dining table to include socio-economic and cultural issues.

 

GreenBoatStuff.com is a family owned business that is committed to running an eco-friendly company through their eco-friendly boating supplies. Catering to boaters, they are specifically concerned with the affects their products have on marine ecosystems and design them appropriately. The company is the result of a long and well researched effort to find high quality products that live up to their claims without harming the Planet.

 

Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. The GRA utilizes a collaborative strategy that involves restaurants, manufacturers, vendors, grassroots organizations, government, media, and restaurant customers. 


International Game Fish Association is a not for profit organization committed to the conservation of gamefish and the promotion of responsible, ethical, angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.

 

Lindblad Expeditions is a leader of environmentally sensitive expedition travel.  Lindblad provides travelers with opportunities to discover natural, cultural, and historic regions of the world.  The company distributes Blue Ocean's Guide to Ocean Friendly Seafood to its passengers.

 

Marine Stewardship Council is a global, nonprofit organization of marine scientists, economists and lawyers.  MSC certifies sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the nation's top aquariums with a strong conservation and research program.  Scientists with MBA collaborated with Blue Ocean on research for sushi species rankings.

 
National Marine Manufacturers Association is the nation’s largest recreational marine industry association, representing more than 1,700 boat builders, engine manufacturers, and marine accessory manufacturers.  NMMA runs boat shows in major cities across North America, including Miami, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto and elsewhere, reaching over a million consumers each year.

 

Oceana campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans. Its teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. Global in scope and dedicated to conservation, Oceana has campaigners based in North America, Europe, and South America.  

 

Patagonia is an outdoors clothing and equipment company with a strong conservation ethic. Patagonia distributes Blue Ocean's seafood guides in its stores.

 

reelblue, llc, is a media production company that specializes in stories about global health and the environment that seek to inspire social innovation and communicate the connections between people and the natural world. They serve as both a think tank and studio, from concept to distribution, for individuals, non-profit organizations and corporations who want to communicate their ideas and knowledge through mass media, including film, television, print and the internet. With backgrounds in environmental science, public health, journalism and filmmaking, their work is unique, educational and entertaining.


Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises has provided support for Blue Ocean's Safe Seas program through its Ocean Fund.  The Ocean Fund has sustained Blue Ocean's efforts to develop and implement effective solutions to reduce bycatch of marine mammals, sharks, sea turtles, and sea birds.


SUNY Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is a center for marine and atmospheric research and education.  Blue Ocean's science program is based at the school, and we collaborate on research and public communication on conservation issues.


United Anglers of Southern California is a not-for-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of the marine environment. It represents sport fishermen from all parts of California who would like to pass on the sport they love to future generations. United Anglers recognizes the need for commercial fisheries but opposes the indiscriminate depletion of the resource for short term profit.


West Marine, Inc. is a specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, with nearly 380 stores in 38 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company's  catalog and Internet channels offer customers approximately 50,000 products.  The company's Port Supply division is one of the country's largest wholesale distributors of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies.

 

Wild Edibles is a provider of seafood in New York City.  The company lables its seafood with Blue Ocean Institute rankings and has donated seafood to Blue Ocean's 2007 and 2008 gala events.