General Information

Operation Big Blue Association (OBBA) is a non-sectarian, not for profit and nongovernmental Environmental organization working on mainly on the conservation of coastal and aquatic biodiversity as well as the integrated and sustainable development of the Lebanese waters.
It was founded in 1997 by a group of responsible divers were profoundly disturbed by the incessant encounter of sea turtles entangled and suffocating with plastic bags.
Over the years, thousands of tons of waste were removed from the Lebanese sea shore and the Lebanese waters as well as from rivers. Aside, best ecosystem management practices, both practical and theoretical, were taught to thousands of volunteers.
OBBA is registered at the Ministry of Youth and Sports under: 161/1/2001
Operation Big Blue Association (OBBA) is a non-sectarian, non-profit environmental NGO founded in 1997 by a group of divers who were shocked to find sea turtles suffocating in plastic bags. Since then, OBBA has removed thousands of tons of waste from Lebanon’s shores, rivers, and coastal waters, trained thousands of volunteers in ecosystem management, and rescued and rehabilitated more than 30 sea turtles, several dolphins and seals, 3 seagulls, and other marine animals in distress. Our mission is to conserve marine and coastal biodiversity, promote sustainable development of Lebanese waters, and raise ocean literacy through education, community engagement, and advocacy. As a member of IUCN and several Mediterranean networks, OBBA serves as a bridge between people and the sea, safeguarding both human life and marine ecosystems.