Waitt Institute Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Waitt Institute is a nonprofit based in La Jolla, California, dedicated to partnering with governments and local communities to develop and implement sustainable ocean plans. It provides technical expertise, funding, and practical tools to support marine spatial planning, blue economy initiatives, and sustainable fisheries, with the aim of benefiting people, economies, and the environment. The organization serves multiple national and regional partners through its role as founding member and organizing body of the Blue Prosperity Coalition, which includes collaborations with jurisdictions such as the Azores, Barbuda, Bermuda, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, the Maldives, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Recent developments highlight partnerships and joint efforts with academic and environmental organizations to establish compliance frameworks and pilot coral restoration programs in collaboration with Waitt Institute leadership and local ministries. The Institute operates within the nonprofit sector focused on ocean conservation and sustainable development, engaging with governments and local communities to advance marine conservation and sustainable management of ocean resources.