Get Involved with Oceanites
Support Antarctic Research & Penguin Conservation
Together, we can turn data into action.
For more than three decades, Oceanites, a global Antarctica nonprofit, has been tracking the pulse of our planet through penguins. Now, you can be part of that mission, helping us protect Antarctic wildlife, support penguin conservation, and advance climate change Antarctica research that benefits the whole world.
Adopt a Penguin Colony – Support Antarctic Research
Protect the pulse of the planet, one colony at a time.
Our Adopt a Penguin Colony program is your chance to directly support the science that keeps Antarctica’s ecosystems in balance. When you adopt, you’re funding real fieldwork: the boots, gloves, gear, and travel it takes for our team to collect penguin population data on the ground.
Choose Your Impact
Individual Adoptions
For individuals, families, classrooms, and small groups who want to make a direct contribution to Antarctic research and education.
TIER
CONTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION
Guardian
$250
Entry-level symbolic adoption that supports Oceanites’ long-term Antarctic research and open-data initiatives.
Ally
$500
Helps sustain annual data collection and analysis that inform conservation and policy decisions.
Champion
$1000
Strengthens Oceanites’ open-science platforms like MAPPPD and the State of Antarctic Penguins (SOAP) report.
All individual adoptions include:
Personalized digital adoption certificate and colony profile
Name listed on the Oceanites website under Supporters
Group recognition on Oceanites’ social media and in the annual donor thank-you post
Corporate Adoptions
For organizations committed to climate action through open science, adoption investment starts at $5,000+. Corporate Adopters enable the continuity of multi-site research, data accessibility, and global outreach.
Benefits are tailored to each partnership’s scope and contribution level, and may include:
Logo featured on the Oceanites website
Recognition in select annual publications and press materials (where applicable)
Official Adopter digital badge and communications toolkit
Collaborative storytelling and co-branded opportunities
Give the Gift of Penguin Conservation
Adopt a colony in someone’s name and give a gift that truly matters for them, and for the planet. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who loves penguins and the Antarctic.
Every adoption funds genuine Antarctic science. You’ll receive a digital adoption certificate, learn about your colony’s story, and get updates from the field throughout the year.
A heartfelt thank-you to our 2025–2026 season adopters, your support keeps Antarctic science alive and open to the world.
Penguin Peptides
Half Moon Island
Penguin Peptides’ mission is to fuel scientific progress by delivering top-tier peptides that make research more accessible. They source premium-grade peptides from certified North American manufacturers that adhere to stringent WHO/GMP and ISO 9001:2008 standards. By prioritizing quality and affordability, they aim to empower researchers to push the boundaries of discovery without compromise.
OceanZen
Neko Harbour
Alexandra Grady, Anita Vardanega, Annabelle Davis, Brooklin Logan, Catalina Pozo, Chantel Fletcher, Claire Jones, Hailee Anne, Jessica Havlin, Megan Harvey, Mikayla Pitkin, Renee Garner, Rhianna Keyna, Rhiannon Grace, Tracy Hamilton, Simone Wilson, Steph Warmuz, Vikki Robertson, Carmen Ryan, Steph Gabriel
Kevin Sullivan
Danco Island
Darren Hoffman and Kassandra Ruecker
Red Rock Ridge
Halyna Beksa
D’etaille Island
Donate to Support Antarctic Research and Penguin Conservation
Every dollar funds real Antarctic research, open data, and frontline fieldwork.
Individual contributions are the lifeblood of the Oceanites organization. Your donation helps us keep our research independent, our data open, and our boots on the ground where climate change Antarctica begins.
When you give, you’re supporting:
Ongoing monitoring of more than 260 Antarctic sites.
Annual publication of the State of Antarctic Penguins (SOAP) report.
Training and safety of our volunteer penguin counters.
Oceanites is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Washington, DC, and all donations are tax-deductible in the USA. International donors from Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia are also welcome to support penguin conservation.
Sponsor Antarctic Science | Corporate Partnerships
Partner with purpose.
Join global companies leading the charge for sustainability, penguin research, and climate change action. Corporate sponsors help fund field research, technology innovation, and data-sharing initiatives that guide policy and conservation worldwide.
Whether through annual sponsorships, voyage partnerships, or in-kind support, your company can make a tangible impact on Antarctic conservation.
Shop Penguin Conservation Gear | Oceanites Store
Wear your support proudly.
Show your love for penguins and the planet by shopping at the official Oceanites Store. Every purchase funds fieldwork, equipment, and outreach.
From eco hoodies and beanies to reusable bottles and limited-edition expedition gear designed by our field team. 100% of profits support Antarctic penguin research and climate action!
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