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Lawyers for the Ocean

We safeguard the Ocean through law.

Ocean Vision Legal is an international law firm specialising in Ocean Protection and its intersections with Climate and Human Rights.

We work collaboratively with NGOs, governments and civil society on public interest cases to protect the Ocean.

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OUR ACTION AREAS

Ocean Litigation

We take direct legal action to hold governments and companies accountable for their marine protection obligations.

Ocean
Rights

We advance ecocentric laws that recognise the Ocean's inherent rights.

Ocean Guardianship

With deep humility, we recognize that the strength of our work lies in grounding it in diverse knowledge systems and worldviews.

Ocean Literacy

We translate complex marine legal frameworks into accessible, actionable knowledge to empower all Ocean defenders.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO

SUPPORT OUr MISSION

HIRE US

Hire us as your legal partner for Ocean protection

SUPPORT A PROJECT

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GENERAL FUNDING

Empower systemic Ocean change with flexible support through unrestricted funding

THE TEAM

Dr. Anna von Rebay, LL.M.

CEO & Founder

Michelle

Bender

Legal Counsel | Head of Ocean Rights

Samantha

Robb

Senior Associate | Ocean Litigation

Naima Taafaki-Fifita

Senior Associate | Ocean Guardianship

Emma

Crasnier

Business & Operations Manager

PARTNERS & CLIENTS

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NEWS & MEDIA

‘All threats to the sea come from humans’: how lawyers are gearing up to fight for the Oceans

The Guardian

New German Legal Action Begins Over Lack Of Marine Ecosystem Protection

The Fishing Daily

The Lawyer for The Ocean

GEO

States have the obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment.

- Art. 192 of the 1982 UN Convention for the Law of the Sea

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