Ocean Doctor

Ocean Doctor is a nonprofit ocean conservation organization founded by Dr. David E. Guggenheim, also known as the "Ocean Doctor. The organization was originally founded in September 2004 as 1planet1ocean, founded to explore, restore and sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, education, and offering solutions to the problems o... ur oceans face. The following passage, which appeared on the original 1planet1ocean.org web site, describes the original vision, philosophy and origin of the name: The ocean once stood as a forbidding, impenetrable divide that held civilizations apart for centuries. With the advent of paddle, sail, then steam, the seas began to unite the world through exploration and trade. Today, we understand that the ocean doesn't divide us - it unites us. Ocean currents forge critical ecological linkages across vast ocean stretches. International collaboration is essential to protect the waters that we share. The 21st century has opened with an unprecedented opportunity to make this the century of the ocean.Read More