About
Us
Ocean Citizens makes it possible to discover, protect, and pass on knowledge of the Ocean. Our activities are based in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba, home to the largest pollution-resistant coral reef in the world.
The joint efforts of Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia lie at the heart of the projects we carry out.
What we do
Discover the beauty of the Ocean and raise awareness of the vital roles and fragility of the Blue Planet
Actively contribute to the protection and conservation of the marine environment
Share and pass on this knowledge
Support researchers and the study of this heritage
Organize clean-up efforts on beaches and the seabed
Our values
Our Actions
Educational & Cultural Programs
- — Innovative partnerships with schools and universities
- — Educational and engaging workshops
- — Welcoming volunteers for hands-on fieldwork
- — Creating and distributing educational resources
Event Organization
- — Training seminars, conferences, and symposiums
- — Lecture series and exhibitions
- — International exchange programs
- — Guided trips and tours
Academic & Scientific Support
- — Scholarships for master's, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies
- — Development of educational materials
- — Films, books, and posters for researchers and educators
Project Funding
- — Donations, bequests, and patronage
- — Funding and strengthening our missions
- — Dedicated program for major donors
Key Figures
Educational workshops
Educational programs to raise young people's awareness of marine protection
Diving courses
Certifications and introductory sessions to discover underwater life
Waste collected
Tonnes of waste collected at sea and on beaches
Ocean Ambassadors
Hundreds of young students engaged alongside us, becoming the ocean guardians of tomorrow.
Memories
Memories is the endowment fund that funds our nonprofit initiatives, in the service of philanthropy and patronage.
Our ambition is to engage people of all backgrounds in the study and protection of the environment, archaeological heritage, and the memory of the Holocaust and genocides.
Learn more
Ocean Citizens
Protection and conservation of the marine environment
Israel Archaeology
Study and protection of archaeological heritage
Shoah & Memories
Memory of the Holocaust and genocides
"To protect the ocean, we must share our love and knowledge of its balance, its beauty, and the life it sustains."
Give us the means
to match our ambitions
Donations and bequests are exempt from transfer duties. Educational and cultural dimensions are central to all of our initiatives.
Companies
Tax reduction of 60% of the amount donated
Individuals
Income tax reduction equal to 66% of the amount donated
Contact Us
General information
Donations, endowments, and bequests
Elie Attali
+33 6 09 62 61 62David Ohnona
+972 54-202-6540Partnerships, cultural & educational initiatives
Brigitte Ohnona Mannheim
+972 54 202 6541Yossef Idan
+972 54 431 4223Nathalie Attali
+33 6 18 97 77 77