OWOS

Est. 2019 · Accra, Ghana · Citizen-Science NGO

Protecting the waters that connect us all.

Natural habitats are vanishing at an alarming rate. We mobilise coastal communities across Ghana to lead the science & action that saves them.

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2019 Founded
0 Active field programmes
0 Beach clean-up volunteers
0 Community led
Who We Are

An NGO built on the belief that local hands protect local waters best.

Our World Our Sea is an environmental NGO established in 2019 to strengthen the interconnectivity between aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity. We highlight the threats facing Ghana's marine and freshwater ecosystems — and work directly with communities to reduce them.

We do this by nurturing young conservationists to lead citizen-science programmes in communities facing very different environmental pressures — from turtle-nesting beaches to bat-roosting forests.

Our Mission

Ensure local communities take the lead in addressing environmental and biodiversity concerns.

Our Vision

Environmental protection and biodiversity education reaching the most remote parts of Ghana.

Volunteers during a beach clean-up in Ghana
Sea turtle conservation work Field-first conservation
Our Projects

Three programmes. One coastline worth saving.

Natural habitats are being lost at an alarming rate, pushing species toward extinction and threatening the livelihoods of millions. Climate change is accelerating the crisis — especially across the marine ecosystem. Here's where we're pushing back.

Turtle Conservation and Beach Clean Up 01
Marine · Coastal

Turtle Conservation & Beach Clean-Up Programme

Beaches along the western coast are filled with plastic waste from frequent tourist visits, with intense fishing leaving behind obsolete gear and debris. These same beaches are vital nesting sites for green, olive ridley and leatherback turtles. Since 2019 we've reduced these threats through conservation outreach, organised clean-ups, and relocating eggs to hatcheries with the support of the SEE Turtle organisation.

Since 2019 Supported by SEE Turtle
Cetacean Assessment Programme 02
Research · Offshore

Cetacean Assessment Programme

Ghana's waters are home to several cetacean species, yet limited research has left large knowledge gaps. High demand for cetacean products and poor monitoring could allow population declines to go unnoticed. This project gathers vital data on populations and the threats posed by fisheries and offshore operations — guiding sustainable, data-driven conservation strategies.

Rufford Small Grant IDEAWild
Fruit Bat and Zoonoses Study 03
Terrestrial · Public Health

Fruit Bat & Zoonoses Study

Urbanisation and deforestation threaten fruit bats — vital pollinators with slow reproduction and long lifespans, deeply dependent on tree cover. Our study explores fruit bat ecology and their adaptation to changing urban landscapes, aiming to understand their behaviour and the potential for zoonotic disease transmission.

Ongoing biodiversity research
Our Impact

Change, measured in tides turned.

From eggs relocated to volunteers mobilised — every number represents a community choosing to protect what sustains it.

0 Flagship conservation programmes
0 Community volunteers engaged
Ghana Coastline & inland sites covered
2019 Protecting biodiversity since

Let's make the world a better place for ourselves, together.

Whether you dive, paddle, teach, or simply care — there's a place for you in this work.

ourworldoursea@gmail.com +233 (0) 24 777 3521