NEREID Ocean Conservation

NEREID leads innovative community projects across New England, serving as a conservation resource for scientists, engineers, and volunteers united in their love of the ocean.

Whales in the ocean

Conservation and Restoration

Mission Statement

To organize a multifaceted group of professionals and volunteers around the paramount task of establishing and defending sustainable, productive, and restorative practices and Human-Ocean relationships.

Coastal Conservation

Protecting and rehabilitating coastal ecosystems through volunteer-driven initiatives like beach cleanups and animal stranding alerts.

Maritime Collaboration

Working with local maritime professionals to ensure a responsible and equitable relationship with the sea and its resources.

Wetland Protection

Safeguarding critical wetland ecosystems that provide essential habitat for native species and natural flood protection.

Citizen Science

Engaging local communities in public research initiatives like local environmental monitoring and crowdsourced marine databases.

Environmental Education

Providing educational programs and centralizing resources to foster environmental stewardship in New England communities.

Climate Resilience

Developing strategies to harden New England ecosystems and communities against impending climate change impacts.

Our core values

Scientific Research

Our team conducts citizen-driven studies to understand ecosystem dynamics and develop science-backed strategies.

Local Partnerships

We collaborate with other East-Coast organizations and government agencies to advance ocean health and drive real policy change.

Sustainable Solutions

Our approach focuses on long-term environmental impact while considering the needs of the local maritime community.

Measurable Impacts

We track and evaluate our projects using hard data. If something isn't working, we'll reevaluate it!

Get Involved with NEREID

Whether you're an engineer, scientist, or simply passionate about ocean conservation, we have a place for you in our community.