Dear Friend,

The future of life on Earth depends on the survival of our ocean, which regulates the climate and provides food and livelihood for billions of people. And yet climate change, overfishing, and other threats are jeopardizing the future of this irreplaceable resource.

That’s why the National Geographic Society is committed to protecting our global ocean and other critical ecosystems across the globe – and we need your help to support National Geographic Explorers and our mission programs around the world!

This work is urgent. Scientists must protect at least 30% of lands, fresh waters and oceans by 2030 to address the crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Doing so requires exploring, understanding and taking action to conserve marine, rainforest, freshwater, and other ecosystems around the world – work the Society has been doing for nearly a century. You can be part of it – and so much more – by joining the National Geographic Society as a Contributing Member with a gift of $35 or more today!

There’s no doubt that our planet is facing serious threats, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. But we have the power to transform the conversation into opportunity and action.

With your support, we can continue not just exploring and learning more about diverse species and ecosystems, but developing innovative ways to protect them for the benefit of all. Because the science is clear: when nature is protected and allowed to thrive, it gives back in abundance.

Help protect our planet’s natural wonders by joining the National Geographic Society today.

Together we can share the powerful stories of our ocean, the lives it sustains, and the incredible ecosystems it supports. We can ignite a message of hope and possibility – and inspire even more people to act in defense of our ocean, lands, and freshwater.

Sincerely,

David Glass
Vice President, Annual Giving

P.S. Together we can learn more about our incredible ocean, share its stories, and inspire others to take action. Give now and together we can protect our vast and precious ocean and all of Earth’s natural wonders.

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