If the oceans
die,
humanity
will vanish

The ocean is our future. Together, let us raise awareness, protect, and conserve the marine environment.

— Carl Buchalet, President of Ocean Citizens

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Green sea turtle swimming near a coral reef in the Red Sea
Pristine beach at sunset on the Red Sea
Macro close-up of Red Sea corals

AboutUs

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.

Aerial view of the Gulf of Eilat-Aqaba

What we do

01

Discover the beauty of the Ocean and raise awareness of the vital roles and fragility of the Blue Planet

02

Actively contribute to the protection and conservation of the marine environment

03

Share and pass on this knowledge

04

Support researchers and the study of this heritage

05

Organize clean-up efforts on beaches and the seabed

Our values

01 Tolerance
02 Respect
03 Sharing
04 Living together
05 Transmission
06 Responsibility

Our Actions

Educational & Cultural Programs

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

Event Organization

  • Training seminars, conferences, and symposiums
  • Lecture series and exhibitions
  • International exchange programs
  • Guided trips and tours
Academic & Scientific Support

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

Project Funding

  • Donations, bequests, and patronage
  • Funding and strengthening our missions
  • Dedicated program for major donors

Key Figures

164

Educational workshops

Educational programs to raise young people's awareness of marine protection

1040

Diving courses

Certifications and introductory sessions to discover underwater life

17T

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.

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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.

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Ocean Citizens

Ocean Citizens

Protection and conservation of the marine environment

Israel Archaeology

Israel Archaeology

Study and protection of archaeological heritage

Shoah & Memories

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."

— Dr. David Ohnona, CEO Ocean Citizens

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.

60%

Companies

Tax reduction of 60% of the amount donated

66%

Individuals

Income tax reduction equal to 66% of the amount donated

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Contact Us

Donations, endowments, and bequests

Partnerships, cultural & educational initiatives

Brigitte Ohnona Mannheim

+972 54 202 6541

Yossef Idan

+972 54 431 4223

Nathalie Attali

+33 6 18 97 77 77