The World Ocean Council (WOC) is a global, cross-sectoral alliance of ocean industry leaders committed to “corporate responsibility for the ocean,” developed by and for the private sector, with a unique, multi-sectoral approach to addressing cross-cutting issues affecting the oceans. sustainable development, science, and marine stewardship.

The WOC believes that the efforts of the responsible and coordinated economic business community are critical to the creation of a productive and healthy global ocean, and to its sustainable use, development, and management by a responsible economic community.