Heroes of the Gulf

Meet our Heroes of the Gulf and become inspired to join the cause!

They may not wear red capes and they definitely don’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, but our Heroes of the Gulf are helping to save the planet every day. Combining their personal passions with their commitment to restore the Gulf of Mexico, these men, women and teens are proving that one person can make a difference. Read their stories and learn how you can become a Hero of the Gulf.

Megan Brown_215x143. Megan Brown organized a 5K "Run for the Gulf" event for her high school project to raise awareness of the need for restoration in the Gulf of Mexico. She donated the proceeds to TNC's Gulf of Mexico program. © Paige Nichole Photography
5K Run for the Gulf

High school senior Megan Brown organizes a 5K run in Texas to raise funds and awareness for work in the Gulf

Judy Haner_215x143TNC's Judy Haner joined some 545 volunteers that came out to Mobile Bay in Alabama to help restore the Gulf of Mexico. During the course of this weekend event, the volunteers worked alongside Conservancy scientists and partners to construct nearly one kilometer of oyster reef as part of the 100-1000: Restore Coastal Alabama project. Spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobile Baykeeper and The Ocean Foundation, the 100-1000 project aims to build 100 miles of oyster reefs and promote the growth of 1,000+ acres of marsh and sea grass. © 2011 Erika Nortemann/TNC
Alabama Scientist Recognized for Work in the Gulf

The Conservancy's Judy Haner was recently recognized for her work in the Gulf of Mexico by the Audubon's Women in Conservation Program

Susan FordSusan Ford in the Gulf of Mexico © Ivan Cordrey
Iron Woman Raises Funds for the Gulf

Read how one woman’s passion for triathlons helps restore the Gulf

Mobile Bay Volunteers 215Some 545 volunteers that came out to Mobile Bay in Alabama to help restore the Gulf of Mexico. © 2011 Erika Nortemann/TNC
Extreme Gulf Makeover: Alabama Edition

Volunteers get down and dirty to restore oyster reefs in Mobile Bay

gulfpride_patricktaylor_160x110Gulf Pride © Patrick Taylor
Hope Floats in the Gulf of Mexico

Artists draw, paint and sculpt to help the Gulf

boots in the waterConservancy staff look out at an oyster restoration project in the Gulf of Mexico. © Andrew Kornylak
Meet our Gulf Team

Working on the ground and in the water from Florida to Texas, read why our staff love this body of water

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Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

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