THE SAND DOLLAR FOUNDATION INC.

Our Projects

Hands-on efforts to protect our coasts.

Volunteers planting native dune grasses along a sandy shoreline at sunrise.

Volunteers planting native dune grasses along a sandy shoreline at sunrise.

Dune Restoration

Rebuilding natural barriers to shield coastlines.

Community members collecting trash during a beach cleanup event.

Community members collecting trash during a beach cleanup event.

Beach Cleanups

Removing debris to protect marine life.

Children learning about ocean creatures during an outdoor educational workshop.

Children learning about ocean creatures during an outdoor educational workshop.

Fishermen using sustainable nets in a coastal village.

Fishermen using sustainable nets in a coastal village.

Education

Inspiring care through hands-on learning.

Sustainable Fishing

Supporting eco-friendly coastal livelihoods.

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Our Story

Marea Viva is inspired by the sand dollar’s spirit of peace and renewal.

A close-up of a sand dollar resting gently on a sunlit beach.

A close-up of a sand dollar resting gently on a sunlit beach.

Volunteers planting native coastal vegetation during a community restoration event.

Volunteers planting native coastal vegetation during a community restoration event.

A serene shoreline with clear waters and thriving marine life at sunrise.

A serene shoreline with clear waters and thriving marine life at sunrise.

Our Mission

We protect marine ecosystems and support coastal communities through education and action.

Our Work

Snapshots from our coastal conservation efforts.

Volunteers planting native dune grasses along a sandy shoreline at sunrise.

Volunteers planting native dune grasses along a sandy shoreline at sunrise.

Close-up of a sand dollar resting gently on a tide pool rock.

Close-up of a sand dollar resting gently on a tide pool rock.

Community members gathered during a beach cleanup, bags full of collected debris.

Community members gathered during a beach cleanup, bags full of collected debris.

A vibrant coastal wetland teeming with birds and native plants under a clear blue sky.

A vibrant coastal wetland teeming with birds and native plants under a clear blue sky.