Sometimes we take for granted what’s in our own backyard, and especially when it’s hidden away beneath the sea. But under the surface are untold riches that are full of wonder and beauty and sustain our very existence.

At the heart of where the world’s two largest oceans meet, the Indonesian archipelago is home to the most biodiverse and thriving marine ecosystems on Earth. The 17000 islands that make up this nation have created a diverse array of unique marine habitats and wonderfully weird species, and whether you realize it or not we all depend on our ocean’s resources.

But Indonesia’s oceans are suffering; destructive fisheries are depleting marine species and destroying habitats, and pollution and trash are choking the ocean. We are all part of this problem, but together we can all be a part of the solution.

Indonesia is the largest maritime archipelago in the world, as such so much of our history, culture, and traditions are connected to the oceans; we are ocean people. But as modernization and commercialization encroach we are losing this important connection. Indonesian Ocean Pride is here to reconnect Indonesian people to our ocean heritage, reminding the world that the oceans are a part of who we are, and healthy oceans are critical for the sustainable future of our people and the world.

Indonesia has so much to take pride in and so much to lose if we don’t work together to save our oceans.

Vision

Indonesia is a global leader in ocean conservation and an inspirational example of how a nation can thrive in harmony with their ocean environment.

Mission  

Connecting hearts to Indonesia’s oceans.

To achieve our mission, Indonesian Ocean Pride is

• Driving a movement to show the world why Indonesia’s oceans are so special.

• Creating focused campaigns to drive actions that help save our oceans for the future of Indonesia and the world.

• A platform to highlight the inspirational efforts of the people and organizations working to safeguard our oceans.