Ocean Voyages Institute is a leading organization dedicated to the cleanup of the world's oceans. With a mission to protect and restore the health of our planet's vital blue heart, they have been actively addressing the problem of ocean plastics since 2009. Through their cleanup voyages to the Pacific Gyre, they have successfully retrieved over 700,000 pounds of plastic debris, including abandoned fishing nets and household trash. In 2020, they achieved a significant milestone by completing the largest open-ocean cleanup in history, recovering and repurposing 340,000 pounds of plastics. Ocean Voyages Institute is committed to expanding their efforts and engaging the public, corporations, and the maritime industry in education, prevention, innovation, and massive cleanup initiatives.
With a strong belief that every individual can be an ocean hero, Ocean Voyages Institute emphasizes the urgent need for action at all levels to curtail the production of throwaway plastics and prevent plastic waste from entering the oceans. They advocate for the protection of marine ecosystems and the promotion of sustainable practices. Through their innovative campaigns and initiatives, such as building custom-designed sailing vessels for extended cleanup operations, Ocean Voyages Institute aims to make the cleanup of our oceans a global priority. Their work is driven by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between the health of our ocean planet and our own well-being, and they invite everyone to join them in protecting and preserving our precious oceans.
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