The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science
The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in The Laboratory.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1001233
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- The Laboratory
- Website
- www.cprsurvey.org
What the charity does
SAHFOS manages the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey which is a long-term marine plankton monitoring programme. It is the longest and most geographically extensive marine biological survey in the world that contains a unique dataset of marine biodiversity and provides a wide range of environmental and climatic indicators. SAHFOS operates globally out of Devon.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science is a registered charity (number 1001233) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science do?
- SAHFOS manages the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey which is a long-term marine plankton monitoring programme. It is the longest and most geographically extensive marine biological survey in the world that contains a unique dataset of marine biodiversity and provides a wide range of environmental and climatic indicators. SAHFOS operates globally out of Devon.
- How can I donate to The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science?
- The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science's website is http://www.cprsurvey.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.