Marine ecosystems are of vital importance to humans and the planet, but face an increasingly uncertain future. Expanding our knowledge of marine ecosystems, and enhancing efforts to conserve and manage these undersea habitats, requires a multi-scale approach centered on unbiased science. By combining technical expertise, creative cross-disciplinary ideas, and rigorous data analysis, Sound Ocean Science (SOS) strives to advance marine ecology & conservation research — and support its application — in academic, private, public, and non-profit settings.

Towards better outcomes for both the sea and the people who rely on it, we aim to increase inclusivity and efficacy in science and conservation by working directly on-the-ground in coastal communities, as well as by communicating our science through creative education programs. Our research is global — we currently focus work in understudied areas of East Africa and the Caribbean, but contribute to projects worldwide.