WHO WE ARE
By the Ocean
we Unite
we Unite
Research, awareness and solutions for cleaner oceans
Plastic pollution has become one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Worldwide, on average eight billion kilos of plastics end up in our oceans every year – that is 23.000 kilos every single minute(!). Those plastics – ranging from large to microscopically small – cause devastating effects on the environment, animals and possibly ourselves. We no longer want to be on the sidelines.
By the Ocean we Unite is a Dutch foundation with charitable status (ANBI) that contributes to preventing more plastics from ending up in our oceans. Through the organization of a variety of activities – sailing expeditions, lectures, documentaries & more (see below) – we conduct research, create awareness, educate and activate people, organisations and governments to make much needed changes. By joining forces with partners worldwide we increase our outreach and positive impact. Join us on our journey and help protecting our oceans, the animals and ourselves from plastic pollution.
”The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Cousteau
“..do something about it, a great begin is to start looking at your own behavior regarding the usage of plastic.” – ambassador Bouwe Bekking
WHAT WE DO
Sailing expeditions
Conducting scientific research and learning about plastic pollution whilst sailing our beautiful oceans
Mini Expeditions
One-day sailing expeditions and educational packages for schools
Company Expeditions
Conducting scientific research and learning about plastic pollution whilst sailing our beautiful oceans
Education
One-day sailing expeditions and educational packages for schools
Short docs
Movies to create awareness and promote solutions
Info Meetings
Informational evenings on our activities
Sustainable Plastic Island
Making islands more sustainable with a focus on plastics
Lectures
Book us for a reading on our story and (marine) plastic pollution
Symposia
Bringing together knowledge, ideas, network and solutions
Other events
Organization of or involvement with others events centered around plastic pollution
THE MAGNITUDE
OF MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION
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Percent
of marine plastic pollution is currently missing. Possible causes: it has sunk, fragmented into tiny particles or washed up on beaches.*
In 0
the weight of marine plastic pollution may well approach that of all fish in the oceans.*
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tiny plastic particles seafood eaters in Europe ingest every year. Forty to sixty of those particles might be taken up by body tissue.*
*The figures presented here are based on extrapolations and should be viewed with a critical eye, as it is impossible to measure all plastics or fish in the oceans. They however do give a perspective on the sheer size of the marine plastic pollution issue we face today.