Local voices, global impact

Our mission

We aim to create tangible ecological impact through integrating local knowledge and perspectives into scientific, political and economic discourse. Co-creating by design, debiasing by default, ethically scaling.

What is
Benthos?

Benthos refers to the organisms that live at the bottom of lakes, rivers and ocean - like corals and mollusks - forming the foundation of marine life. Our name is inspired by their role in ecosystems and by the experience of someone from an underrepresented community impacted by environmental injustices. Just as benthic life sustains entire marine ecosystems, we believe in building conservation from the ground up, using technology as a catalyst to amplify the recognition of diverse knowledge systems.

Creating relevant datasets and media content rooted in local knowledge and participation.

Our grassroots series

Roots and Algorithms

A grassroots audiovisual series that dives into the intersection of traditional knowledge, science and tech.

How can technology truly help those on the front lines of conservation?

How can tech help?

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