OMCAR Foundation

Founded in 2007, OMCAR Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Velivayal, India working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, community development +1 more.

OMCAR Foundation is a non-profit conservation organisation founded in 2007 that works to protect coastal and marine ecosystems and improve the well-being of communities along Palk Bay in Tamil Nadu, India. Its work covers mangrove and seagrass restoration, dugong and marine animal rescue, marine research and surveys, environmental education and awareness, and sustainable livelihood initiatives with local fishing communities. It runs the OMCAR Palk Bay Centre in Velivayal Village, Thanjavur District, and works with the government and local communities on participatory conservation and sustainable fisheries. The organisation also runs the Marine Conservation Leadership Programme for students and young professionals.