Ocean Optimism as Youth in Alaska Tackle Marine Debris
Protecting the Arctic
Take a closer look at why exploring for oil in the remote, icy waters of the Arctic Ocean is not worth the risk.
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Trash Free Seas®
Ocean trash affects the health of wildlife, people and local economies. Trash in the water and on the shore can be mistaken as food by wildlife, or entangle animals with lethal consequences.
Learn morePlastics now pollute all dimensions of our oceans from the sea surface to the seafloor, on remote beaches and in Arctic sea ice.
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Together, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
Learn MoreOur Stories
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“Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers gather in communities across the globe to remove millions of pounds of trash from our coasts.”
Outreach Manager, International Coastal Cleanup![Sarah-Kollar-headshot-resized]()
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“The Arctic Ocean is a unique place. It provides habitat for bowhead and beluga whales, walruses, ice-dependent seals and millions of birds.”
Director, Arctic Program![andrew-hartsig]()
