Our Purpose
The Ocean Can't Wait.
TIDE Foundation protects marine ecosystems through direct conservation, community education, and policy advocacy — because the window to act is now.
Together In Defense of Earth
Founded in 2011, TIDE began with a single coral nursery in the Florida Keys and a team of five marine biologists who believed that ocean ecosystems, given the chance, could recover.
Fourteen years later, we operate in 34 countries, have restored 847 acres of coral reef, removed 2.3 million pounds of plastic from the ocean, and protected 140 marine species with satellite-based monitoring programs.
The science is clear: nature recovers. The question is whether we move fast enough to give it the chance. That urgency drives everything we do.
How We Work
Science-Led
Every program is designed with peer-reviewed evidence. We partner with 12 universities and publish all data openly.
Community-First
Conservation that doesn't work for local communities doesn't work. Our 89 community partnerships prove the point.
Radically Transparent
Every dollar tracked, every impact measured, every report published. No exceptions.
Urgent but Hopeful
The ocean crisis is real. So is nature's capacity to recover. We lead with hope because hope drives action.
Leadership Team
Dr. Elena Vasquez
Executive Director
Former NOAA researcher, 20 years in marine conservation.
Dr. James Okoye
Chief Science Officer
PhD Marine Biology, Oxford. Published 47 reef restoration papers.
Maria Santos
Community Programs Director
Built our community guardian network from 0 to 89 communities.
Dr. Kenji Watanabe
Head of Marine Technology
Designed our satellite tracking and underwater drone systems.
Ready to join the mission?
Every contribution — of time, money, or expertise — protects the ocean.