Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation

Founded in 2001, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is a charity based in Portsmouth, United States working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, education.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is a non-profit based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, that protects marine life in the Gulf of Maine. Founded in 2001 by whale watch naturalists Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte, the organisation conducts long-term whale studies, particularly on Jeffreys Ledge, and carries out marine debris research and beach cleanups. It engages the public through education and outreach at its Blue Ocean Discovery Center on Hampton Beach, runs internship and volunteer programmes, and shares research data with resource managers. Its stated vision is thriving marine life in the Gulf of Maine with citizens committed to environmental stewardship.