At SORCE our mission is to protect and restore marine environments through scientific action, field research, and global education. We foster understanding and inspire change for a sustainable future.
Our vision is to restore marine ecosystems to robust health and productivity that can be maintained and improved for generations to come, using sustainable, community-backed methods.
Our core values
- Conservation First – Conservation is only sustainable when local communities are at the heart of the process.
- Accessibility – marine science should not be a privilege; we open doors for students and aspiring researchers worldwide.
- Adventure & Discovery – learning is best when it’s exciting, challenging, and connected to the natural world.
- Honesty – Transparency and accountability underpin all our work.
- Inspiration – We motivate and empower people, communities, business and government to act for the ocean.
- Relevance – Our actions are grounded in scientific research and academic knowledge – every dive, survey, and dataset contributes to meaningful conservation outcomes.
- Responsibility – We act with integrity, respecting the environment and the local communities which host.