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A huge school of yellowstripe fish.

Tiffany & Co.'s "Love For Our Oceans" initiative is making waves—raising funds and awareness to protect our oceans.

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 teeming with incredible biodiversity—yet less than 8% of these vital ecosystems are protected. Thanks to Tiffany & Co. and its Love For Our Oceans initiative, which recently reached its $1 million milestone in support of TNC, we are advancing global efforts to safeguard and restore marine environments, ensuring a healthier future for our oceans.  

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

TNC and Tiffany & Co. Reach $1M for Oceans

Together, we are making progress toward our ambitious 2030 goal to conserve 4B hectares of ocean—more than 10% of the world’s total ocean area.

Preserving Our Oceans, Together

Through its Love For Our Oceans initiative, Tiffany & Co.'s ongoing support is helping TNC drive significant progress in global coral reef restoration. Some of the impacts this collaboration has helped achieve include advancing the protection of critical reef habitats and supporting Belize’s ocean conservation goals, including the legal safeguarding of 25% of its ocean space—with plans to protect 30% by 2026. 

queen conch, Bahamas
queen conch, Bahamas A queen conch peeks from it shell in waters off Grand Bahama Island. © Shane Gross
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Belize Blue Bonds Elkhorn coral off of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize. © Shireen Rahimi

In The Bahamas, Tiffany & Co.’s funding has strengthened marine protected areas (MPAs), safeguarding mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reefs that are essential for biodiversity, food security, and coastal resilience. These collective efforts align with TNC’s broader mission to protect 30% of coral reefs globally by 2030, ensuring that vital reef habitats continue to support marine life, coastal protection, fisheries, and local communities.

Wearing Change

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

As part of the initiative, Tiffany & Co. created the T Smile by Tiffany cord bracelets, 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 $2M in The Tiffany & Co. Foundation grants and mobilizing an additional $6.5M from the auction of the first-ever Patek Philippe Nautilus watch featuring a Tiffany Blue® dial. 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. More information about TNC is available by mail at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, USA; by phone at 800 628 6860. Charity registration number 66007778 in the District of Columbia, USA. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.