MERITO Foundation
Ocean education, conservation & citizen science · Non-profit · Environmental Consultant
MERITO stands for Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans
Here at MERITO Foundation, we are committed to protecting the ocean by facilitating education, conservation, and scientific research opportunities to multicultural youth and their communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is a healthy ocean cared by diverse coastal communities who live in an environmentally responsible manner regardless of native language, economic status, cultural beliefs, or ethnic background because we all share one ocean.
555+
Educators Trained
21,600+
4th-12th grade students immersed in ocean and climate education
11,620+
Students sponsored education trips to Channel Islands
520
Hands on conservation and/or citizen science field experiences
Our Mission
Our Mission is to protect the ocean and coast by providing experiences in marine recreation, conservation, scientific research, advocacy, and environmental entrepreneurship to multicultural youth and their communities, supported by robust environmental education.
600+
Project proposals authored by students to reduce their school carbon footprint
$42,550
Disbursed as cash and in kind prizes to students authors of best projects
$32,050
Sponsored the greening of 10 school campuses
29,048
Informed adults on clean and renewable energy options in Ventura County
How We Do It
