Founded in 2019 in Húsavík, Iceland, at the edge of the Arctic Ocean, Ocean Missions is an Icelandic NGO dedicated to protecting our oceans through sailing, research, and education. We inspire people to take direct action for marine conservation by connecting them with the science, beauty, and urgency of the ocean.

We are based in Húsavík, the so-called “whale town” of Iceland—one of the best destinations worldwide to see whales in the immensely biodiverse Skjálfandi Bay.

Through our expeditions, we study plastic pollution, marine ecosystems, underwater sound, and wildlife populations while working alongside local communities, researchers, and future generations to create lasting environmental impact and a more sustainable future for our seas.

We began our efforts because of the deep need for more conservation and sustainable tourism in the unique and fragile Icelandic environment and nearby Arctic regions.