Blue Frontier
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Blue Frontier is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, California, focused on uniting and strengthening the ocean conservation community. It convenes meetings that bring together citizen activists, grassroots marine groups, international non-governmental organizations, and government departments, and it hosts flagship events such as the biennial Blue Vision Summit and the annual Peter Benchley Ocean Awards. The group also engages in regional strategy and response meetings, including those addressing environmental spills, and participates in coalitions that support ocean policy initiatives. Its work centers on raising awareness about ocean issues and actions individuals can take to be more ocean-friendly, while maintaining a directory of blue groups used to foster collaboration and public involvement. Blue Frontier operates within the nonprofit sector dedicated to marine conservation, positioning itself as a convener and advocate that connects diverse stakeholders and outfits the ecosystem with information through newsletters and educational materials. The organization supports the broader Healthy Ocean Coalition and seeks to elevate the constituency for oceans by highlighting related issues and opportunities for citizen engagement. Recent activities include releases tied to its Rising Tide podcast and recognition such as a notable award, reflecting ongoing efforts to broaden its influence and connect networks across the ocean conservation landscape.