Preserving Shared Human
and Environmental Health
Preserving Shared
Human and Environmental Health
Why Oceans?
Because ocean health = human health
Our Focus
Earth is an ocean planet. With 71% of Earth’s surface covered by oceans, they are the life support system that keeps our planet habitable. Meaning the threats of plastic pollution and industrial fishing, are not just environmental issues, they are human issues.
These issues reflect a growing disconnect between people and nature, and preserving both human and environmental health begins with restoring that connection.
Plastic pollution and overfishing are not just environmental issues, they are human issues.
They’re symptoms of our growing disconnect from nature, and preserving both human and environmental health begins
with restoring that connection.
Plastic never goes away, it’s made of synthetic materials
designed not to decompose
Plastic contains chemicals linked to hormone disruption,
fertility issues, and cancer
50% of plastic is made for one use
Up to 86% of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch is
commercial fishing gear
An estimated 1.4 billion pounds of fishing gear is abandoned
in the ocean every year
20–40% of all seafood caught is accidentally caught animals (bycatch)
Earth Is an Ocean Planet
Covering 71% of Earth’s surface, the ocean is the life-support system that makes our planet habitable. Our work focuses
on plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and their interconnected threats to both human and environmental health.
These challenges reflect a growing disconnect between people and nature, and preserving both human and
environmental health begins with restoring that connection.
Plastic never goes away, it’s made of synthetic materials
designed not to decompose
Plastic contains toxic chemicals linked to hormone disruption,
fertility issues, and cancer
50% of plastic is made for one use
Over 75% of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch is
commercial fishing gear
An estimated 2% of global fishing gear is lost every year, that's millions of nets and traps that harm marine life and pollute the ocean
Up to 40% of global fisheries catch is accidentally caught animals (bycatch)
Earth Is an Ocean Planet
Covering 71% of Earth’s surface, the ocean is the life-support system that makes our planet habitable. Our work focuses on plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and their interconnected threats to both human and environmental health.
These challenges reflect a growing disconnect between people and nature, and preserving both human and
environmental health begins with restoring that connection.
Plastic never goes away, it’s made of synthetic materials
designed not to decompose
Plastic contains chemicals linked to hormone disruption,
fertility issues, and cancer
50% of plastic is made for single use
Over 75% of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch is commercial fishing gear
An estimated 2% of global fishing gear is lost every year, that's millions of nets and traps that harm marine life and pollute the ocean
Up to 40% of global fisheries catch is accidentally caught animals (bycatch)
Our Strategy
3,915
Students
Educated
454
Dollars Diverted to
Plastic Alternatives
3,301
Volunteers
Engaged
2
Laws
Passed
Our Strategy
3,915
Students
Educated
454
Dollars Diverted to
Plastic Alternatives
3,301
Volunteers
Engaged
2
Laws
Passed
Local Action and Global Reach
Despite being one of the most isolated places on Earth, our home in Hawai‘i sits of the frontlines
of plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and biodiversity loss.
This perspective helps us connect with volunteers, students, and partners around the world
to address these shared global challenges.
37
Cities
Engaged
6
Countries
Engaged
Local Action and
Global Reach
Despite being one of the most isolated places on Earth, our home in Hawai‘i sits of the frontlines of plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and biodiversity loss.
This perspective helps us connect
with volunteers, students, and partners around the world to address these shared global challenges.
37
6
Cities
Engaged
Countries
Engaged
Impact You Can Trust
See how every dollar has created measurable results since day one.
Impact You Can Trust
See how every dollar has created measurable results since day one.
Help Preserve Human and Environmental Health
Every $25 engages one student or volunteer
in environmental education and stewardship.
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Help Preserve Human and Environmental Health
Every $25 engages one student or volunteer in environmental education and stewardship.
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Get Involved
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