OceansWatch Supports Pacific Island Communities and their Ocean Environment

Sailors helping people to help themselves

Our Mission

OceansWatch assists small island nations with marine and terrestrial ecosystem management, sustainable livelihood projects, environmental education and building their capacity to handle the challenges associated with climate change.

Our most recent project

The Sikaiana Community Development Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to strengthen the resilience and prosperity of our island community in the face of climate change and economic challenges. As rising sea levels and environmental changes threaten our traditional way of life, food security, and ancestral lands, we are committed to creating sustainable solutions that honor our cultural heritage while building a secure future. Through income-generating projects, infrastructure development, environmental protection, and community empowerment, we aim to provide opportunities for all residents—from youth to elders—while preserving the arts, traditions, and identity that define Sikaiana. This initiative combines immediate action on coastal protection and food security with long-term planning for resettlement options, ensuring that whether on our island home or new lands, the Sikaiana community will thrive for generations to come.

Seaweed Project for the Sikiana People

Our Work

Since 2008 OceansWatch has carried out many projects in the most needy Pacific Islands. This work has resulted in measurable outcomes and significant progress in conservation and community development across those Islands. Including achievements in marine management, sustainable livelihoods, climate change adaptation and terrestrial conservation. We only go to communities that request our support and to do what they request.