OUR IMPACT
*Note: unlike many organisations, we do not extrapolate our marine debris collection data. Our data reflects every individual piece of debris that our teams have collected to date.
'Paving the path to change through understanding, education and respect'
The ocean is our lifeblood. In the blink of an eye in earth terms we have almost destroyed it. Overfishing, pollution, anthropogenic warming, irresponsible industry and invasive species are all taking their toll, yet while there is ingenuity, there is hope and positivity has a remarkable knack for creating change...
Our work focuses on creating and implementing conservation strategies in regions where pollution, over-fishing, poor decision making and/or a lack of infrastructure are taking their toll on marine ecosystems. We work hands on with local communities to provide long-term opportunities which benefit the ocean, as well as those who rely upon it for survival, whilst addressing 14 of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals throughout our programs…
UPDATES
After 12 months of research our story map of the Brunswick River is now live! This is the first and only comprehensive ecological map of the Brunswick River, driven by the community and determined by citizen science. Join us on a journey through this incredible waterway and help protect it for future generations to come.
As a river community, we can be catalysts for the responsible use, restoration and protection of the Brunswick River. Together, for a healthy river.
MARINE CONSERVATION MASTERPLAN, INDIA - PHASE II
Working alongside some of the poorest fishing communities, our team in India aims to reverse the enormous impacts that pollution, marine debris and poor management of the ocean is having on local marine life and the people who rely on the ocean for survival.
Our Marine Conservation Centre launched in May, 2018 and our programs have led to a single-use plastic ban in Kerala, a transition of local vendors to ocean-friendly products, as well as a local waste collection and upcycling service, which now directly engage over 120 families in the region!
Check out the report-back from our most recent Global Ambassador Adventure to India.
Our plastic shredding and extrusion machines in India are turning collected household plastic into new products that can be used and sold - #WastetoWealth.
Our Marine Conservation Centre in Kovalam (Kerala, India).
MAKING WAVES:
CREATING OCEAN-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
Our Leave No Trace initiative is driving a shift away harmful single-use plastic items and packaging! We're working to help tackle single-use and move toward a waste-free future. Will your business take up the challenge?
Our Byron team with the team at Happy Travels, who recently transitioned towards fair-trade, reusable cloth bags as part of our Leave No Trace campaign. The bags are hand cut, stitched and printed by marginalised women who we work with in our Global Program location in southern India.
PRODUCTS
Fair-trade, sustainable, organic, biodegradable - check out our large range of eco-friendly, fair-trade products and shop to make a difference and support our vital conservation and community work!
Global
Our Global Programs work in developing nations to get to the heart of marine conservation issues. Take a closer look at the work that we are undertaking, support us and help to drive global change!
Take Action & Get Involved
Here you'll find more information about how you can get involved - volunteer with us, sponsor our initiatives, donate or become a member.
CONTRIBUTE
Photography © Lindsey Mineff, Kirra Pendergast, Matt Shepherd,SISP and Positive Change for Marine Life.