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About us

Save Our Shores is a non-profit marine conservation organization in Santa Cruz, California. Our mission is marine conservation through policy research, education and citizen involvement.

Knowledge is Power

Save Our Shores gets to the core of marine conservation issues and strengthens protection for the health of our coast and ocean.


Outreach is Key

Save Our Shores' Action Alerts, public events, publications and education programs tell you what's up, why it matters, and how you can help. Save Our Shores is your local voice and resource for marine conservation.


It's in Your Hands

Save Our Shores brings government, business, nonprofits and the public together to ensure a bright blue future for all. Join Save Our Shores. Write a letter, clean a beach, call a Congressman. Save Our Shores can help you change the world!