Preserving Shared Human
and Environmental Health
Preserving Shared
Human and Environmental Health
Earth Is an Ocean Planet
Covering 71% of Earth's surface, the ocean plays a vital role in the water, oxygen, and carbon cycles that make life on Earth possible.
Ocean health is therefore inseparable from human health.
Plastic pollution and industrial fishing harm the ocean, thereby disrupting the environmental cycles we depend on for survival.
Global Preservation Initiative believes these issues are fueled by humanity's growing disconnect from nature and that
preserving shared human and environmental health begins with restoring people's connection to nature.
Earth Is an Ocean Planet
Covering 71% of Earth's surface, the ocean plays a vital role in the water, oxygen, and carbon cycles that make life on Earth possible. Ocean health is therefore inseparable from human health.
Plastic pollution and industrial fishing harm the ocean, thereby disrupting the environmental cycles we depend on for survival.
Global Preservation Initiative believes these issues are fueled by humanity's growing disconnect from nature and that
preserving shared human and environmental health begins with restoring people's connection to nature.
Threats to the Ocean
Plastic is made from synthetic materials
designed not to decompose
Plastic contains chemicals linked to hormone disruption,
fertility issues, and cancer
50% of plastic is made for just one use
Over 75% of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch is
commercial fishing gear
Millions of nets, traps, and hooks are lost annually,
harming marine life and polluting the ocean
Up to 40% of global fisheries catch is unintentionally caught animals
Threats to the Ocean
Plastic is made from synthetic materials
designed not to decompose
Plastic contains chemicals linked to hormone disruption,
fertility issues, and cancer
50% of plastic is made for just one use
Over 75% of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch is commercial fishing gear
Millions of nets, traps, and hooks are lost annually, harming marine life and polluting the ocean
Up to 40% of global fisheries catch is unintentionally caught animals
How We Create Impact
5,827
Students
Educated
4,592
Volunteers
Engaged
563
Dollars Diverted to
Plastic Alternatives
8
Measures
Supported
How We Create Impact
5,827
Students
Educated
4,592
Volunteers
Engaged
563
Dollars Diverted to
Plastic Alternatives
8
Measures
Supported
Local Action and Global Reach
Despite being one of the most isolated places on Earth, our home in Hawai‘i sits on the frontlines
of plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and biodiversity loss.
This perspective helps us connect with students, volunteers, 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 on the frontlines of plastic pollution, industrial fishing, and biodiversity loss.
This perspective helps us connect with students, volunteers, 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
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Help Preserve Human and Environmental Health
Every $25 engages one student or volunteer
in environmental education and stewardship.
Representing a business or organization?
Help Preserve Human and Environmental Health
Every $25 engages one student or volunteer in environmental education and stewardship.
Representing a business or organization?
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