Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust

Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust

"This is about the kind of world we want to leave our children. In pairing SEALS with scientists, we’ve created a model for the kind of cooperation it's going to take, from all corners."​

Jim Ritterhoff, Executive Director

Jim Ritterhoff,
Executive Director

@forceblue

About Force Blue

Force Blue repurposes the training and skills of former combat divers and Special Operations veterans to address pressing marine conservation issues. Force Blue equips and deploys veterans to work alongside scientists on marine conservation missions ranging from one-day community operations to several month-long deployments. By uniting the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation, Force Blue has pioneered a “trans-partisan model of caring, cooperation, and positive change” to help restore lives and preserve and restore our oceans. Learn more.

About Force Blue

Force Blue repurposes the training and skills of former combat divers and Special Operations veterans to address pressing marine conservation issues. Force Blue equips and deploys veterans to work alongside scientists on marine conservation missions ranging from one-day community operations to several month-long deployments. By uniting the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation, Force Blue has pioneered a “trans-partisan model of caring, cooperation, and positive change” to help restore lives and preserve and restore our oceans. Learn more.

Rivian Foundation's grant

Rivian Foundation's support is helping to propel Force Blue's "Tour of Duty” initiative, a 5-year campaign to enlist Special Operations veterans alongside top scientists and environmentalists in marine conservation missions and community engagement events at each of the country’s 15 National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS) to highlight the importance of preserving and restoring America’s precious marine resources. With a projected timeline that includes 3 deployments annually, the overarching goal is to "open eyes, ears and minds to the beauty — and fragility — of these national treasures while, at the same time, positively contributing to their preservation.”

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