Oceana, the largest international non-profit dedicated solely to ocean conservation, held a launch party for their New York Office hosted by Alexander and Brenda von Schweickhardt. Tiffany & Co. sponsored the party with drinks donated by Zaya.

Oceana’s New York office will allow them to build upon more than 300,000 members in 150 countries across the world. Oceana’s team of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates have been integral in winning concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life.


The night featured an inspiring introduction from Oceana Board Chairman Keith Addis, Oceana Executive Vice President Jim Simon, Sam Waterston and Sue Cohn Rockefeller. The night also gave guests from different walks and professions the chance to discuss Oceana’s mission and strategize how to build upon and further the organization.


Guests in attendance were Tommy Hilfiger, Dee Ocleppo, Ally Hilfiger, Bettina Zilkha, John Varvatos, Joyce Varvatos, Harlan Bratcher, Wendy Sutter, Philip Glass, Beata Bowman, Nile Rodgers and Allen Katz.