Five Ways to Keep The Ocean Clean

Our addiction to plastic is having severe impacts on our oceans. There is the equivalent of five trash bags full of plastic for every single foot of coastline in the world. There will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, which can prove fatal for marine animals that mistake plastic for food or get caught in debris floating in the water. If we act now to not only rid the ocean of our plastic, but to curtail our reliance on it, we can save countless marine animals and preserve the ocean for generations to come.

Avoid single-use plastics. If we don't cut our reliance on plastic, we'll never keep it out of the oceans. Say no to unnecessary plastic, like straws, plastic bags, and packaging. If you do use a single-use plastic, make sure to recycle it properly.

Choose reusable. It's hard to completely ditch single-use plastics, but we can protect the planet by switching to eco-friendly and reusable alternatives. This easy change will reduce the amount of new plastic we need to make and keeps the ocean clean. Keep extra cups, straws, and bags where you need them most- in your home, car, office, and bag. 

Never litter. Don't forget to bring a bag with you every time you head to the beach to collect your trash.

Clean up the beach. Lead or participate in a local beach cleanup to prevent. This is especially important after large storms, when marine debris winds up on shore.

Give your support. Supporting non-profit organizations like The Clean Ocean Project can help rid our oceans of plastic.