MCN is Expanding in Florida
MCN Founder Kimberly Ray reporting from Clearwater, Florida, as MCN begins building new outreach and conservation relationships across the state.
Marine Conservation Network is entering a new chapter.
While continuing our conservation, education, and advocacy work connected to California, MCN is building a new outreach presence in Florida focused on marine wildlife education, manatee and dolphin awareness, community engagement, and new conservation partnerships.
Two coasts. One mission. Protecting marine life and inspiring Ocean Guardians.
Marine Conservation Network
Our Mission
To protect, conserve, and preserve marine ecosystems through education, advocacy, and collaboration. We empower people to act by building awareness, inspiring stewardship, and bringing communities together to protect marine life and the ocean systems we all depend on.
Today, MCN’s geographic priorities include continued conservation and advocacy work connected to California, while expanding marine wildlife education, outreach, and partnership-building across Florida.
That keeps the mission strong and national in scope, while the second paragraph tells visitors exactly where your current work is focused.
Our Vision
A future where people everywhere feel deeply connected to the ocean and understand the role they can play in protecting it. We envision informed, engaged communities working together to safeguard marine life, strengthen ocean ecosystems, inspire responsible stewardship, and create lasting change for the waters and wildlife we all depend on.
Our vision is a world where conservation becomes part of everyday life — connecting people across communities, coastlines, and generations to ensure healthy, thriving oceans for the futu
Together, we’re building the next wave of ocean protection.
For more than a decade, Marine Conservation Network has brought people together to protect whales, marine life, and coastal ecosystems through education, advocacy, and community action. Today, we’re expanding that impact by strengthening our Ocean Guardians and Ambassador Programs and building partnerships that reach more communities. Together, we’re helping ensure the next generation doesn’t just inherit the ocean — they learn how to protect it.
Kimberly Ray is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Marine Conservation Network. A dedicated conservationist, diver, and advocate for marine protection, she leads MCN with a deep commitment to education, collaboration, and sustainable stewardship of our oceans.
Under her leadership, the Network unites volunteers and ambassadors around the world — from California and Florida to the UK, Africa, and Sri Lanka — to promote awareness, community engagement, and conservation action.
Kimberly’s passion for connecting people to the ocean drives MCN’s mission to protect marine ecosystems and inspire a global community of ocean guardians for generations to come.
Charles Ray is the Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Marine Conservation Network. As a Peace Officer with NOAA’s Stranding Unit, Office of Law Enforcement, he brings experience, dedication, and a deep respect for marine protection to MCN’s leadership.
Charles plays a key role in ensuring that the organization operates with integrity and purpose, supporting MCN’s mission to protect and preserve ocean life for future generations.