Peter Benchley Ocean Awards 2025 tickets & sponsorships now available

The Peter Benchley Ocean Awards has announced that tickets and sponsorships are now available for its 2025 event, which is taking place on 8 May at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, US.

The awards honour Peter Benchley, the author of the beloved book Jaws and a lifelong advocate for shark conservation and ocean preservation. Dubbed the “Academy Awards for the Ocean,” they recognise those that offer innovative solutions to issues impacting the ocean, ecosystems, species, and climate in a diverse range of fields. The selection process is overseen by a panel of ocean conservation leaders, ensuring a fair and rigorous process that upholds the awards’ high standards and ideals.

Celebrating ocean excellence

The Peter Benchley Ocean Awards is celebrating its annual return, and on 8 May will host its inaugural gala in partnership with the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP), a coalition of aquariums and zoos for aquatic conservation.

The prestigious event, which marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws’ release, highlights Benchley’s enduring influence on both popular culture and marine conservation. The proceeds will contribute to ACP’s objective to protect freshwater and ocean ecosystems by coordinating and assisting aquarium conservation initiatives for greater collective and individual impact. 

See also: Building a sustainable future: the work of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership.

Attendees will spend the evening celebrating ocean excellence and honouring leaders of marine conservation while enjoying views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and private tours of the aquarium’s exhibits. The eco-conscious event will showcase exceptional food and beverages, accompanied by live entertainment.

Early bird tickets and sponsorship packages are available on the event website.

Recently, ACP issued a statement celebrating the release of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution and the EPA’s identification of an approach to eliminate the release of plastic waste into the environment by 2040.