Partnerships

To go far, we must go together

We collaborate with educational institutions, scientists, philanthropists, and governments to drive impactful, sustainable decision-making for our oceans.

Building partnerships to help advance a sustainable ocean future.

It will take all of us to help create the ocean's flourishing future. Through cross-sector collaborations, we illuminate potential, bridge gaps in knowledge and capacity, and ignite local action on a global scale. Together, these partnerships turn ambitious visions into reality, ensuring a healthier ocean and a better future for all who rely on it.


Philanthropic Partners

We are exceptionally grateful to our partners helping us scale our impact for the ocean and communities that depend on it.


Ant International

Supporting OceanX Education programs in Southeast Asia

Ant International is partnering with OceanX to expand ocean education programs across Southeast Asia, supporting digital learning experiences, knowledge exchange, and engaging content that helps students learn more about the oceans. With Ant International's support, OceanX is reaching a new generation of youth across the region, equipping them with the knowledge, technology, and inspiration to become future ocean stewards.


OceanQuest

Sharing insights to build a sustainable future

OceanQuest is a Saudi Arabian not-for-profit foundation, committed to explore seas and oceans, and support efforts and innovations, on a national and international level, in the fields related to the exploration of seas and oceans, so as to contribute to the service of humanity. OceanX and OceanQuest launched their partnership in early 2025 with the groundbreaking Around Africa Expedition, a four-month endeavor aboard the state-of-the-art research and media vessel OceanXplorer. The expedition advanced the frontiers of ocean exploration and scientific discovery along Africa’s coastline, building local capacitiesand engaging the public. The two nonprofits continue to work together to highlight vital ocean ecosystems, deepen understanding of biodiversity, identify conservation opportunities, and share insights that are critical for sustainable development.


Rolex

Powering global missions and education

Rolex partners with OceanX through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, which supports explorers, scientists and organizations across the globe working in the field to better understand and protect our planet. Rolex's partnership has propelled OceanX’s efforts across science, education and media, including our Young Explorers Program and multidisciplinary research missions in Norway, the Azores, the UAE, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Together, we are equipping the world’s leading ocean explorers with new technologies and advanced applications to take them to the next level.


Tanoto Foundation

Empowering youth in Southeast Asia

The Tanoto Foundation is partnering with OceanX to engage youth leaders in immersive educational experiences to inspire ocean leadership and advance marine health. With the integral support of the Tanoto Foundation, OceanX is offering hands-on learning activities in Singapore and Indonesia with world-class educators, building youths’ skills to share stories of ocean science, and paving the way towards a potential career path in ocean science, media, operations, or policy. Together, we aim to foster a new generation of passionate ocean leaders who will use their knowledge to have a profound and positive impact in their communities and on the planet.


TPC

Supporting our work in Indonesia

Tsao Pao Chee (TPC), with its non-profit entity No. 17 Foundation, and OceanX have partnered to launch the 2024 Indonesia Mission and inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, conservationist and innovators. With TPC’s support, OceanX worked in close collaboration with our Indonesian scientists and ocean leaders to engage in cutting-edge scientific work critical to the long-term health of Indonesia’s biodiverse waters. TPC's support also underpins our media and educational work in the region, with planned programs focusing on focusing on ocean education, ocean conservation, and ocean leadership in the works.

Strategic partners

Our strategic collaborations drive impactful, sustainable decision-making for our oceans. Below are our strategic partners:

Bloomberg Philanthropies
Global Fund for Coral Reefs
Pegasus
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Tiffany & Co. Foundation
UNESCO
1000 Ocean Startups

Partner with us to build something inspiring!

We collaborate with mission-aligned organizations across science, education, media, and technology to accelerate ocean impact. Tell us more about your work and how we can team up to protect and explore the ocean together.