EDUCATION

PLASTIC POLLUTION

10 things you should know about plastics 1. Recycling a single plastic bottle can conserve enough energy to light a 60-watt light bulb for up to six hours. 2. Of the 215 thousand tonnes of plastic waste recycled in Hong Kong, only 7 tonnes are recovered or recycled locally. The rest gets… More >>>
IMPACTS

Trash is one of the most widespread pollution problems threatening our ocean and waterways – yet it’s entirely preventable. Marine debris is more than an eyesore. It is a threat to marine wildlife and ecosystems; and undermines tourism and economic activity, potentially threatening our food supply… More >>>
TAKE ACTION: START A SEA CHANGE

Picking up trash at the International Coastal Cleanup on one day each year is not the whole answer, because trash in our ocean and waterways is an ongoing, year-round problem. Working together, we can change behaviors that lead to trash in our ocean, we can change laws to better govern litter and… More >>>
GOOD MATE

Ocean and Waterway Conservation for Boaters As a boater or marina operator, you are in a unique position to be a true steward of our ocean, lakes, and waterways, and Ocean Conservancy's Good Mate program gives you the know-how. 5 Ways Boaters Can Protect Our Ocean & Waterways B e a leader in your… More >>>
Gyres

The Pacific Garbage Patch, the popular name given to the trash that has accumulated in the north pacific subtropical gyre, is one of several areas of highly-concentrated marine debris located in the pacific ocean. Ocean and wind currents move in a circular pattern there, creating a vortex that… More >>>