Keep the Sea Plastic-Free.
Why Ocean Pollution Matters
Our oceans cover 70% of the Earth and produce over half of the oxygen we breathe. But every year, over 11 million tons of plastic pollute our seas, harming wildlife and threatening the health of people and the planet.
What We’re Doing
Community Cleanups
Removing trash from coastlines before it hits the water
Plastic-Free Campaigns
Educating and empowering people to reduce single-use plastics
Marine Wildlife Rescue
Saving and rehabilitating injured sea creatures
Policy Advocacy
Pushing for laws to regulate pollution and ban harmful materials
Real Lives Affected
“We found a sea turtle washed up on shore, wrapped in fishing line and filled with plastic. We couldn’t save it — but we can save others.”
Our Causes
Ocean Pollution Impact Facts
On Marine Life
- Over 100,000 marine animals (like dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and seals) die each year from plastic entanglement or ingestion.
- 1 in 3 sea turtles have plastic in their stomachs.
- 90% of seabirds have plastic in their digestive systems.
- Abandoned fishing gear (ghost nets) makes up an estimated 46% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
On Human Health
- Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and placenta.
- Seafood lovers may be eating up to 11,000 plastic particles per year.
- Toxic chemicals from ocean pollution can enter the food chain and increase risks of cancer, liver damage, and reproductive issues.
On Ecosystems
- Dead zones, caused by nutrient runoff, have increased over 10x since the 1950s — over 400 zones now exist worldwide.
- Coral reefs are suffocating under sediment, sewage, and plastic debris, affecting the habitat of 25% of marine species.
- Pollution reduces biodiversity, disrupts food chains, and damages fragile ecosystems like mangroves and seagrass beds.
On Water Quality
- 80% of ocean pollution originates from land-based sources.
- Oil spills can destroy marine habitats and take decades to fully recover.
- Billions of gallons of untreated sewage are discharged into oceans each year, threatening both ecosystems and coastal communities.
Upcoming Events
Meet our volunteers
What people say
“I never thought I’d finish school. But thanks to your support, I’m graduating next year — and I want to be a teacher so I can help others like you helped me”
“Volunteering with this organization changed my life. I thought I was giving — but I received so much more in return: purpose, connection, and hope.”
“Volunteering with this charity changed my perspective. Seeing kids smile because of something I helped with? Priceless.”
“Volunteering with this organization changed my life. I thought I was giving — but I received so much more in return: purpose, connection, and hope.”
Successful Stories
Small Acts, Big Impact: How Every Donation Matters
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Volunteer
How to Choose a Cause You Truly Care About
Together, We Can Keep the Ocean Blue
Don’t wait. Marine life is suffering, and time is running out. Be a wave of change.
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