From paradigm-shifting non-profit organizations to surfing trips organized by responsible travel companies, these marine-aware social businesses aren't afraid to get wet. Some of the problems that arise from this type of activity, as a social and environmental mission, is because sea life is often hidden and especially if the population you're working with is an urban one whose water life consists of ferry rides to and from work or what have you.
Here, marine refers to things related to bodies of water, that is, the sea or the ocean but specifically when it comes to conservation and protection of marine biology, marine ecology and marine geology. These marine-aware social businesses typically also have the triple bottom line in mind at large.
9 Marine-Aware Social Businesses
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Bullet Jewelry
Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace
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Comfy Marine-Protecting Sneakers
Blu Kicks Helps to Preserve the Habitat of Hawaii's Native Fish
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Charitable Watch Lines
The Flex Watches Donate Proceeds to 10 Charities
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Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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Paradigm-Shifting Marine Organizations
Blue Ventures is Funded by Non-Profit Distributing Projects
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Surfing for a Cause
'Much Better Adventures' Help You Organize Ethical Travel Experiences
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Patriotic One for One Apparel
Salute the Brave Donates Clothing to American Military Troops
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Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
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Morale Boosting Military Gift Services
Semper Finest Care Packages Donates Goods To Troops
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Eco-Minded Timepiece Models
The Seiko Prospex SLA065 is Limited to 1,300 Examples
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Microalgae-Powered Activewear
WNDR Alpine's Phase Series Has a 100% Petroleum-Free Wicking Finish
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Othership Pioneers Emotional Wellness With Immersive Experiences
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones
The Conceptual 'SHARK' Waterborne Drone Has Six Propellers
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga Products
Mindful Collective Co. Unveils b, halfmoon
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Wastewater-Created Skincare Ranges
Serviceplan Innovation and Aizome Develop the new Wastecare
AAPI-Owned Zero Waste Skincare
Seadrop Skincare Introduces Revolutionary Waterless Facial Cleanser
Metaverse Social Spaces
Pax.world Partners with Design Studios to Create a Series of Social Spaces
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Sustainable Seaweed Resin Packaging
TPSea from Sway is Suited for Replacing Flexible Plastics
Sustainable Luxury Swimwear
Change of Scenery is a Women-Founded and Eco-Friendly Business
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Eco-Conscious Skincare Brands
Kiehl's Mission Renewal Shows its Commitment to People and the World
Kelp-Boosting Aquaculture Farms
This Farm Aims to Use Salmon Waste to Boost the Growth Of Kelp
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Sustainable Mezcal Brands
Mezcal Amarás Awarded Received a Special Commendation for Sustainability
Balearic Island Housing Projects
The Life Reusing Posidonia Project has 14 Dwellings on the Island
Plastic-Based Soocer Shoes
adidas Launches New 'Parley Boot Pack' Made of Recycled Ocean Plastic
Awareness-Raising Swimwear Fashion Shows
Natasha Tonic Debuts the Coral City Collection
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Yachting-Focused Metaverses
The YACHTING METAVERSE is a Virtual Habitat for the Yachting Lifestyle
Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
Mermaid Straw is on a Mission to Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Indoor Surfing Bars
Groundswell is a Newly Opened Destination to Eat, Drink, and Surf
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Seaweed-Based Caviar
GreenCoLab Makes a Caviar Alternative from Microalgae
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Coral Reef Restoration Programs
SHEBA Brings HOPE to Coral Reefs with its Restoration Program
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Sustainable Beachwear Collections
Parley for the Oceans and Dior Launch New Beachwear Collection
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Smart Brassware Packages
Aqualla Uses Digital Brochures to Reduce its Climate Impact
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Autonomous Sailing Research Vessels
The 'Voyager' Can Carry Out Maritime Data Collection
Sustainable Bath Solutions
Skip Hop Launches Moby x Oceanworks Baby Bath Bundle
Conscientious Luxury Resorts
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi Champions Sustainability
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets
Shintaro Monden Designs the Environmentally Friendly Shellmets
Ocean Plastic Cosmetic Packaging
LUSH and Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Partnered on New Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Bio-Based Plastics
Biotic is Developing Biodegradable Plastics from Macroalgae
Modern Carbon-Neutral Ecolodges
Hotel Belmar Boasts 26 Boutique Rooms in Costa Rica
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Indigenous Community-Supporting Campaigns
Lush Debuts Land Defenders, Water Protectors
Mental Health Platforms
'Maro' Provides Teachers with Plans and Resources to Address Mental Health
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts
Pangeos the Terayacht Appears to be a Luxurious Vacation
Maritime-Inspired Bright Restaurants
Home Studios Revamps a Restaurant Series in Nantucket
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Limited-Edition Advocacy Soaps
Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soaps Inspire Action to Save Orcas
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Marine Waste Display Fixtures
Schemata Architects Creates an Interesting Aesthetic for Kolon Sport
Sporty All-Inclusive Retreats
Rise Up Surf Retreats Offers a Unique and Holistic Experience
Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels
This Craft Uses Cameras & Lasers to Map Shorelines & Riverbeds
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Upcycled Watch Collections
Armitron and Tide Ocean SA Unveil a Collaborative Watch Collection
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Sustainable Deep-Sea Harvesting Robots
Impossible Metals Experiments with Robotic Innovations
Boat-Inspired Community Center
Snøhetta & WERK Architecture Design the Esbjerg Maritime Center
Transplantable Coral Systems
This System Enables Transportation Of Nursery-Grown Corals to Reefs
Social Good Sparkling Waters
Barbet Debuts Artful Sparkling Water Flavors with a Charitable Focus
Coral-Conscious Sneakers
These Sustainable Sneakers Were Launched In Honor Of World Ocean Day
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Marine Ingredient Cosmetics
The Spascriptions Marine Moisture Collection Has Five Products
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Kelp-Powered Skincare
Taramar's Purification Treatment Harnesses the Properties of Icelandic Kelp
Sustainable Haircare Partnerships
Amika Joins 4ocean to Remove Plastic from the Ocean
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Water-Mapping Autonomous Boats
This Boat Can Carry Out Accurate Surveys Of Underwater Terrain
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Sustainable Movie-Inspired Bottles
Mananalu Releases a New Water Bottle Design Inspired by Aquaman
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Mindful Study Spaces
Chaoffice Embraces Zen-Inspired Design Sensibilities in House Under the Boat
Charitable Wine Campaigns
Starborough Partners with Oceana to Support Conservation Efforts
Sustainable Canned Seafood Products
Wild Planet Foods is Introducing Five New Products
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Charitable Digital Brochures
C.O Cosméticos Partnered with SOS Pantanal on QR Code Initiative
Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks
MAST Designs the New Centroparco on a Sand Quarry
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Ultra-Durable Luggage Collections
Atlantic's New Colorful Line of Luggage is for Family Travelers
Nautical-Themed Streetwear Campaigns
KENZO Presents its New SS23 Collection in a Bright Campaign
Heat-and-Eat Shellfish Products
These Aquamar Shellfish Products Come in Five Varieties
Sexual Liberation Programs
Oceanic Heal Combines Shamanism and Energy Healing
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Canned Eco-Conscious Seafood
Wild Planet's New Seafood Launch is Delicious and Sustainable
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Outdoorsy Apparel Resale Programs
Moosejaw's New Marketplace Lets Users Buy & Sell Used Gear
Earth Month Skincare Projects
Orpheus Skin Partners with The Green Project for Eco Initiative
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
Multifaceted CSR Funds
Merlin Venues is Supporting Children, Families, Aquatic Life, and More
Inclusive Hiring Programs
El Car Wash Launched a Neurodivergent Hiring Program
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work