Kuddle Life Foundation is a marine conservation NGO based out of the beautiful coast of Pondicherry, India. We are a group of marine biologists, scuba divers, environmentalists and nature lovers who are passionate about the oceans. We believe a mother’s cuddle is the best healing touch in this world. We would like to bring that magical touch in working for all life forms in this world. We are proud of our geographic roots and we reflect this by choosing the Tamil language word for “ocean”: Kadal or Kuddle. We at Kuddle Life Foundation aim to help the marine environment and dependent life-forms prosper while living in harmony in a sustainable manner. We also strive to create awareness about the beauty of this wonderful world of oceans and challenges faced by their inhabitants and dependents. Our Mission: - Conserve, restore & manage the marine eco-system in Indian coastal regions by finding and executing sustainable solutions which harmonize the interests of all stakeholders - Promote good marine conservation practices through education, outreach and research - Use best-practices from the around the world and establish world-class infrastructure for the benefit of Indian marine environment & coastal regions Our Vision: - Make a lasting difference in our own way & make our world a better place Our Organisational Values: - Do our work honestly, transparently & honourably to the best of our ability - Take a rigorous, scientific, methodical and thorough approach to all that we do - Empathise with our stakeholders and be passionate about our work - Continually grow camaraderie amongst ourselves, have fun and surround ourselves with joy & happiness - Build consensus & establish harmony within and without our organisation