Our oceans are among the most extraordinary and important ecosystems on Earth. Yet for most people, the underwater world remains out of sight and out of reach.
At Co-Exist Projects, we believe meaningful marine conservation begins by helping people build a connection with the ocean.
Through science, education, storytelling and collaboration, we inspire people to discover the beauty of marine ecosystems while supporting the organisations and individuals working every day to protect them.
Registered charity
Co-Exist Projects is the public-facing brand of Coexist Projects Corp, a Florida not-for-profit corporation recognised as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Read more about how we are governed on our governance page.
Our Mission
To connect people, science, storytelling and conservation organisations to inspire action and strengthen marine conservation worldwide. We work alongside outstanding conservation organisations, helping amplify their stories, grow their audiences and strengthen their impact.
Our Vision
A world where every person has the opportunity to connect with the ocean, every outstanding conservation organisation has the support it deserves, and powerful storytelling inspires people everywhere to protect our blue planet.
Our Philosophy
- People protect what they care about.
- People care about what they understand.
- Science creates understanding.
- Storytelling creates emotional connection.
- Partnerships multiply impact.
Everything Co-Exist Projects does is built on these beliefs.
How We Create Impact
Inspiring Ocean Advocates
Education, outreach and experiences that help people discover the beauty and importance of our oceans.
Advancing Marine Science
Working alongside researchers and scientific organisations to communicate evidence-based marine conservation.
Strengthening Conservation Organisations
Helping high-impact marine conservation organisations amplify their work, build partnerships, attract supporters and increase long-term impact.
Empowering Ocean Storytellers
Through the WhyCoexist? Competition and the Coexist Creators Programme we discover and support emerging filmmakers, photographers, educators and conservation communicators.
Building a Global Conservation Community
Connecting scientists, educators, creators, volunteers and conservation organisations into one collaborative international network.
Connecting Funding to Conservation
Bringing together donors, businesses and conservation organisations to fund credible marine conservation and environmental projects that deliver measurable, long-term impact.
Creator Spotlight
One of the first creators to join the Coexist Creators Programme is Marta Belmar da Costa.
Following recognition across both the 2025 and 2026 WhyCoexist? Competitions, Co-Exist Projects is now working alongside Marta to help amplify her independent conservation storytelling, develop a long-term content strategy and introduce her work to wider audiences.
Marta represents exactly what the Coexist Creators Programme exists to achieve: discovering talented storytellers, supporting their growth and inspiring more people to connect with the ocean.
Co-Exist in the Field
Real conservation happens in the field through dedicated scientists, conservationists, educators, volunteers and local communities. Our role is to work alongside these organisations, helping them reach wider audiences, strengthen their impact and build the support they need to achieve even more.
Turtle Watch Egypt
Sea turtle conservation and citizen science.
Litterboom Project
Preventing plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. See the project
Danah Marine Research
Advancing marine science and conservation in the Red Sea.
Ocean Angel
Community-led marine conservation and coastal protection.
Coexist Creators Programme
Supporting emerging conservation storytellers.
Co-Exist and Litterboom teams together in Cape Town
The Co-Exist Field Team on Daros Island 
Co-Exist Competition Winners Learning in the Field
The Co-Exist Team Studying Sharks
The Co-Exist Team in the Classroom
The Co-Exist Scientific Team
Leadership
Sarah founded Co-Exist Projects to inspire and empower the next generation of ocean advocates through education, storytelling and meaningful conservation experiences. Her vision continues to shape the organisation’s long-term direction.
Read Sarah’s story
Dr. Clarke provides scientific and strategic leadership, ensuring that Co-Exist Projects is guided by credible science, collaboration and measurable conservation outcomes.
Read Chris’s profileThere Is a Place for You Here
Whether you are a scientist, educator, conservation organisation, creator, volunteer or supporter, there is a place for you within the Co-Exist Projects community. Together we can strengthen marine conservation worldwide.
