GET INVOLVED
Ocean debris has become a tragic problem for the oceans, marine life, and yes — even humans.
Ocean Allies is working hard to better tourism’s impact on the environment, and we welcome your help! Please read more about the many ways you can become an Ocean Ally below.
Donate Now
Ocean Allies relies on the generous donations from the community so we can continue our mission.
Certify Your Business
Become a certified Ocean Allies business and learn about all the related benefits.
How Big Is The Problem?
Ocean debris has become a tragic problem for the oceans, marine life, and yes, even humans. The worst offender: plastic. We have produced more plastic in the past 10 years than during the entire last century. It truly is a plastic world we live in.
Watch: It’s a Plastic World
4x
Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the earth four times.
90%
90 percent of all trash floating on the ocean’s surface is plastic.
46K
There are 46,000 pieces of plastic per square mile of ocean.
8MIL
At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year.
80%
80 percent of pollution enters the ocean from the land.
85%
Plastic makes up 85 percent of ocean debris.
FURTHER STEPS
The Good News Is There Is A Solution. You And Me.
Our partner organization Clearwater Marine Aquarium has a campaign called “Winter’s Ocean Warriors” hosted by Disney star and Dolphin Tale actor Cozi Zuehlsdorff. Cozi teaches us simple ways you can help keep our oceans and rivers clean.
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