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Ocean Ramsey

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Living for a cause

#HelpSaveSharks  

#SaveTheOcean 

#SaveTheSeaTurtlesInternational

#OneOceanConservation 

All about sharks

Ocean Ramsey

Ocean Ramsey Ocean Ramsey Ocean Ramsey

Living for a cause

#HelpSaveSharks  

#SaveTheOcean 

#SaveTheSeaTurtlesInternational

#OneOceanConservation 

All about sharks

Ocean Ramsey with a Shark in a Bikini over-under shot
Living for a cause

Ocean Ramsey

Meet the author, marine conservationist, scientist, entrepreneur, model, designer, freediver, scuba instructor, nonprofit founder, speaker, safety officer, surfer, world explorer and more.

About Ocean

Yes, Ocean is her real name, and here is a little more about her, and a thank you to those who support her efforts

For over two decades, Ocean Ramsey has dedicated her life to protecting sharks, marine ecosystems, and inspiring global change through conservation, research, education, and policy reform. Her work has directly impacted millions of people and countless marine lives. She is so grateful to the wonderful people in the community who have jumped on or spoken up to join her in efforts to save sharks and marine life. Thank you. Mahalo nui loa. Here’s a snapshot of her measurable impact:

Ocean's impact

Ocean Ramsey & Juan Oliphant did everything possible to successfully get sharks protected in Hawaii

Legislative & Policy Change

Legislative & Policy Change

Legislative & Policy Change


➤ After 6 years she helped to get legislation to ban shark fishing in Hawaii  successfully passed, protecting over 40 species.  

➤ Advocated for international shark protection, sanctuaries, and other marine protections, including stopping the Maldivian government from opening shark fishing and helping to get the million minimum votes for t


➤ After 6 years she helped to get legislation to ban shark fishing in Hawaii  successfully passed, protecting over 40 species.  

➤ Advocated for international shark protection, sanctuaries, and other marine protections, including stopping the Maldivian government from opening shark fishing and helping to get the million minimum votes for the EU parliament to take action to reform the fin-ban policies.  

Ocean Ramsey giving a free presentation to a classroom of students about the importance of sharks

Education & Outreach

Legislative & Policy Change

Legislative & Policy Change

➤ Gave 1,200+ educational presentations worldwide, reaching audiences from local schools to global conferences.  

➤ Donated time to almost every elementary and middle school on Oahu, teaching keiki (children) about sharks and marine science, cultural significance, and conservation.  

➤ Engaged hundreds of thousands through online presentati

➤ Gave 1,200+ educational presentations worldwide, reaching audiences from local schools to global conferences.  

➤ Donated time to almost every elementary and middle school on Oahu, teaching keiki (children) about sharks and marine science, cultural significance, and conservation.  

➤ Engaged hundreds of thousands through online presentations, media, social platforms, and documentaries, regularly reaching millions.  

Ocean Ramsey removing fishing gear from one of thousands of sharks she has helped save

Direct Conservation Actions

Legislative & Policy Change

Direct Conservation Actions

➤ Rescued 1,000+ sharks from fishing gear and entanglement.  

➤ Saved 300+ sea turtles in collaboration with Save the Sea Turtles International nonprofit.  

➤ Protected countless corals through reef cleanup and restoration efforts.  

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Ocean Ramsey and conservation team at one of the reef and beach clean up events she has hosted

Environmental Stewardship

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

Direct Conservation Actions

➤ Has led 15+ years of reef and beach cleanups, removing tons of plastic and debris from marine animals, underwater, and shorelines both in Hawaii and internationally. 

➤ Advocates and promotes sustainable products to reduce impacts. 

➤ Has presented with largest plastic manufacturers in the world about sustainable alternatives.

➤Co-founded One Ocean Conservation

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Ocean Ramsey and a network of female conservationists and freedivers she trained, raising awareness

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

➤ Ocean Ramsey co-founded an inclusive education platform that employs women, minorities in STEM, and local fishers, providing sustainable livelihoods while advancing shark and marine conservation outreach.

➤Trained thousands in ocean safety, shark diving, and conservation, fostering a new generation of advocates all about sharks

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Ocean Ramsey and one of her research papers she's contributed to studying white sharks and deterrents

Scientific Research & Innovation

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

Founder of Sustainable Community & Conservation Infrastructure

➤ Pioneered a noninvasive photo-ID shark research database for Oahu, tracking shark behavior while shark diving to record them without harmful tagging.  

   ➤Participated in published studies on shark and marine conservation, and the effectiveness of nonlethal mitigation devices, contributing to global conservation strategies.

➤ Published m

➤ Pioneered a noninvasive photo-ID shark research database for Oahu, tracking shark behavior while shark diving to record them without harmful tagging.  

   ➤Participated in published studies on shark and marine conservation, and the effectiveness of nonlethal mitigation devices, contributing to global conservation strategies.

➤ Published methods to help reduce adverse interactions in order to help people better coexist with sharks and garner support for their protection as well. 

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Poster cover for the film movie saving Jaws starring Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant @Juansharks

Impact via Traditional Media

Impact via Traditional Media

Impact via Traditional Media

➤Inclusion in major documentaries and news outlets (e.g., 60 min Australia, Good Morning America, ABC, NBC, BBC, CNN, FOX, NY Times, etc ) Documentaries include: Saving Jaws, Apex Survival, Envoy Cull, Galapagos Evolution, and more).

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Ocean Ramsey has amassed more than 2 million followers on Instagram alone from sharing educational

Impact via Social Media

Impact via Traditional Media

Impact via Traditional Media

➤ Ocean Ramsey has utilized social media for over a decade to promote a more respectful outlook for sharks, inspire and grow support for their conservation, and utilized it to make calls to action that resulted in significant gains for shark protection in multiple areas of the world

➤Reach: Over 2 million on Instagram

Over 300K on YouTube

Over 300K on TikTok

and growing

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International Impacts

Impact via Traditional Media

International Impacts

➤Recognized for her work around the world she has helped in several significant and impactful international projects and been honored for her contributions for shark conservation

Ocean's Goal & Vision

Coexistence & Global Shark Conservation: A Path to Protection Outlined:


Step 1: Raise Awareness 

  • Collaborate and use social media to educate
  • Organize events, campaigns, and documentaries highlighting shark importance and threats
  • Engage with local communities, schools, and governments to promote education and outreach

Step 2: Build a Global Network

  • Establish partnerships with international organizations 
  • Ignite support for the cause with conservation groups, NGOs, companies, and researchers
  • Foster cooperation with governments, fisheries, and industries

Step 3: Develop Effective Legislation

  • Advocate for policy changes and laws protecting sharks and their habitats
  • Support the implementation of existing international agreements (e.g., CITES, CMS)
  • Encourage countries to establish shark sanctuaries and marine protected areas

Step 4: Implement Conservation Measures

  • Promote better fishing practices and eco-friendly industries
  • Develop and deploy shark-friendly technologies (e.g., shark repellents, fishing gear modifications)
  • Support research and monitoring programs to decrease bycatch and recreational fishing

Step 5: Engage Local Communities and Industries

  • Collaborate with fishing communities to develop and implement better practices.
  • Work with industries to adopt shark-friendly policies and practices
  • Support eco-tourism initiatives promoting shark conservation and education
  • Develop methods to foster a safer coexistence to replace fear with empowerment and connection

Step 6: Monitor Progress and Adapt

  • Establish a global system to track shark populations and overlay fishing zones to help establish areas in the most need of conservation efforts
  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of conservation measures and adapt strategies as needed
  • Foster international cooperation and knowledge sharing to address emerging challenges, methods, and opportunities.

Step 7: Achieve Global Protection

  • Secure international agreements and commitments to protect sharks and their habitats
  • Establish a network of marine protected areas and shark sanctuaries worldwide
  • Ensure the long-term conservation of shark populations and the ecosystems they inhabit

Ocean is quite far along in achieving many of her goals and she sends her gratitude to every person who has supported in any way. Thank you. 

Learn More, Support, & Get involved

Read Ocean's Books

What everyone should know about sharks is designed to give you the most important and useful information on shark language and what to do to avoid, deter, or interact with sharks. A practical guide for any ocean goer should you encounter a shark or wish to increase or decrease your chances of such and experience. There is so much more to sharks than meets the eye and we are only beginning to understand them. I hope this book will help others to understand them on a deeper level and I know that the information provided in the series I’ve written can help save human lives. I hope with a deeper understanding people might also begin to appreciate, care, and my deepest hope is that they might even be inspired enough to join me in efforts to help save the lives of sharks who are currently being slaughtered by the millions.

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Dive With Ocean

Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant founded One Ocean Organization and especially One Ocean Diving as an immersive conservation program and supportive research platform.  Come dive with Ocean, Juan, or the team of biologists they personally trained to learn more about sharks, apply Oceans research in ethology and learn the best, most respectful, and safest possible way to coexist with sharks.  The program covers conservation concerns and helps to fund the ongoing research and data collection that is explained by Ocean or the other biologists on the trip, you can even help with the photo identification project by contributing photos from the dive.  The best part is this program allows Ocean, Juan, and the other shark scientists and safety divers to literally help save sharks that are entangled in fishing line, net, plastics, and also help remove plastic and marine debris from the ocean.  

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Take Ocean's Online Course

This is the end-all, be-all digital course for shark behavior and safety. World renowned researcher and conservationist Ocean Ramsey explains critical information to minimize the potential for adverse shark encounters and maximize appreciation of sharks in her exclusive online course spanning 19 video lessons. Learn about shark personalities, shark language, and practical tips to keep safe if you encounter a shark - and what to do in the highly unlikely scenario that a shark bites you. If you want to learn more about sharks and safety, the buck stops here. Get early access pricing for a limited time.

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Ocean updates her instagram more than any other digital platform. Stay tuned for the latest events, campaigns, petitions, and also sign up for her newsletter for special exclusives. Mahalo (thank you) for your support.

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Links to Current Petitions & Campaigns

OneOcean's Help Save Sharks "Shark Products Campaign"

Please help Ocean and the OneOcean team to contact stores, companies, and individuals who are selling, shipping, or marketing shark derived products. Click below to download the 

"Help Save Sharks Letter" and please forward it to anyone selling, shipping, buying, or utilizing any shark derived product

Click here to get the letter

Help Singapore get Shark Fin off the menu

There is a push in Singapore where I did presentations last year and saw Shark Fin Soup everywhere, I am so happy to see people making efforts to ban it there. Lets support! 

Help Ban Shark Fin Soup-Singapore

Help Protect Sharks in the Maldives

Help Protect Sharks in the Maldives

Please take a quick min to sign the petition to protect sharks in the Maldives from shark fishing. April 2021

Petition closed thank you

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Thank you for helping to protect sharks in Hawaii!!

Thank you! Mahalo nui loa to everyone who supported HB553, after many years  we finally won protection for manō (sharks) in Hawaii!!!