Marisla was established in 1986 as a private, non-operating charitable institution aiming to support various causes through its funding programs.
The Environmental Program - Marine Resources Conservation focuses on promoting the conservation of biological diversity and the advancement of sustainable ecosystem management. It places a primary emphasis on marine and coastal biodiversity conservation, targeting areas such as California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and the Western Pacific, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.