Our Partners

TNC and Tiffany & Co. team up to help protect our ocean

"Love For Our Oceans" initiative raises funds and awareness for ocean conservation.

A huge school of yellowstripe fish
A huge school of yellowstripe in the waters of Dampier Strait off the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia. © Jeff Yonover

Earth’s oceans cover 70% of the planet and are home to incredible biodiversity. The oceans circulate life’s vital elements like a heart—pumping oxygen, nutrients, water and weather around the globe. However, less than 8% of this unique ecosystem is protected. The oceans matter everywhere: What happens in shallow water habitats like coral reefs is felt in distant open-ocean ecosystems—and vice versa.

Spinners in the surface
Spinners in the surface A group of dolphins gather near the surface of the ocean. © David Garcia /TNC Photo Contest 2019

Did You Know?

Only 8% of the ocean is legally protected.

Teaming Up: Love For Our Oceans Initiative

The Nature Conservancy has teamed up with Tiffany & Co. to help protect our oceans. Building on its decades-long commitment to supporting ocean conservation, Tiffany & Co. has launched the Love For Our Oceans initiative to help conserve oceans around the world for all those who rely on them.

DEPLOYED OYSTER SHELLS
DEPLOYED OYSTER SHELLS Shells are used to build reefs and quickly become home for many sea creatures like this small crab. © Marine Futures Laboratory, The Swire Institute of Marine Science
Reef Building
Reef Building Members of TNC Hong Kong team deploying recycled oyster shells into the Tolo Harbour in June 2022 © TNC

Tiffany & Co. is committing at least USD $1 million to TNC to support its global ocean conservation efforts, including its goal of conserving 4 billion hectares of ocean by 2030. In addition to raising funds, the campaign aims to raise awareness and educate audiences on the importance of ocean conservation.

Specifically, the contribution will support the conservation of critical ocean habitats and conservation projects that tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the ocean today.

T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets from Tiffany & Co will help support TNC's ocean conservation work
T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets from Tiffany & Co will help support TNC's ocean conservation work © Tiffany & Co.

T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets from Tiffany & Co will help support TNC's ocean conservation work

The T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets are designed with cords made entirely from ocean-bound plastic bottles. Available in three cord colors, the collection includes bracelets with or without diamonds in either 18k rose gold or yellow gold. For each bracelet sold through October 14, 2026, either USD $100 or $200, depending on the piece selected, will be given to The Nature Conservancy.

 

A History Of Support

Tiffany & Co. has a long-standing history of environmental stewardship and has been working with TNC since 2007. To date, Tiffany & Co. has awarded to TNC more than USD $2M in The Tiffany & Co. Foundation grants. Most recently, TNC and Tiffany & Co. are working on salmon habitat protection and coral conservation across multiple geographies.

Between October 15, 2024 and October 14, 2026, Tiffany & Co. will contribute USD $100 for every T Smile by Tiffany all metal cord bracelet sold and $200 for every T Smile by Tiffany diamond cord bracelet sold in participating jurisdictions, depending on the piece, to TNC for a minimum global contribution of USD $1,000,000. TNC’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.