The Ocean Artist Society was created to foster an appreciation and develop continued interest in the ocean arts; using ocean arts to inspire people around the world to a greater awareness of our need to preserve our natural world.

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization with the mission to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.