OceansWatch North America (OWNA) uses sailboats to deliver marine conservation and humanitarian aid to islands and coastal communities in developing countries.

Working with sailors, divers, students, volunteers, doctors, nurses, ecologists and scientists, we undertake projects that help islands and coastal communities protect their marine environment, develop sustainable, healthy living standards and ensure that all children can attend primary school. Join us to help with projects such as Reef Checks, establishing Marine Protected Areas, installing yacht moorings to protect coral reefs, marine mammal surveying, and humanitarian projects such as providing medical aid, supporting local schools and installing drinking water, sanitation and sustainable clean energy systems.

The emphasis of OceansWatch North America will be on projects in the Caribbean, Central and South America as well as supporting projects in the Pacific, South Pacific and other areas world-wide. We are presently refitting the 90' Schooner Dolphin in Connecticut to be the flagship and project lead vessel for the organization when finished. In the meantime, Director Donna Lange's sloop "Inspired Insanity" and Executive Director Sequoia Sun's sloop "Nepenthe", along with "Magic Roundabout" in the South Pacific and other members' boats, will be used as project lead vessels. In addition to ongoing projects in Tonga, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea in partnership with other organizations, in 2009 OWNA is initiating projects in support of schools and children in Haiti and Dominican Republic, with additional projects under development. To get involved or participate in one of our projects, click here to JOIN, DONATE or VOLUNTEER.

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