Help us change the world

Your generous donations support our legislative, outreach, and educational efforts.


We can not do what we do without YOU - our readers and our supporters.  You provide us with the inspiration, encouragement, and resources that allow us to fulfill our mission and *literally* change the world.

Yet, we wish we could do so much more.

We are a volunteer-led and volunteer-run organization, and since its inception, not a single penny of your donations has been spent on staff or administration.  Your dollar, euro, yen, yuan, or rupee could not go further towards making a real difference than it does here at COARE.

We run leanly, and with our many accomplishments, you can see that your contributions truly help shape the future.


Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, for income, gift, and estate tax purposes.

The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education, Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described in sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and is registered as a public charity with the California Attorney General. Our EIN is 20-8495026, and our tax-exempt verification may be downloaded from https://www.coare.org/legal.html The IRS requires that we notify you of the fair market value of any goods or services offered as a result of your contribution. No goods or services of any value were or will be transferred to you in connection with this donation.