Laguna Ocean Foundation
Local effort making a difference.
Using a foundation of science, education, and community engagement, the Laguna Ocean Foundation empowers communities to sustainably care for biodiversity, nature, and human well-being. We envision transforming Laguna Beach’s Coast into a thriving living laboratory for ocean conservation.
We dare to be optimistic about maintaining Laguna’s ecosystem health and livelihood. We are ramping up our efforts to go beyond business-as-usual and imagine a sustainable future for Laguna Beach's coast and ocean. By using ocean awareness, tidepool education, and community engagement, Laguna Ocean Foundation is creating coastal stewards to help protect California’s coast for generations to come.
What we do best.
Education
Our Biologists and Volunteers educate the public everyday. Stop by the tidepools in Laguna Beach and say hello to learn more about our local ecosystem and the tidepool critters that call it home. Explore the tidepools today!
Community Engagement
If you’re interested in having us come to your school, host an event, or give a talk please reach out through our Contact page. We’d love to share our passion for the ocean and tidepools at your event!
Research
We work hard to understand how climate change is impacting our local ecosystems. Using data collected from surveys and low-tide shifts at Laguna Beach tidepools, we’re creating the base line data for rocky intertidal habitats.
Restoration
We have been able to jump start efforts in restoring the Aliso Creek Estuary in Laguna Beach. We’re working hard to bring back a healthy ecosystem where native species can once again thrive.