WHO
WHAT
BEACH BIN & BAG
VRIPAK
Annually, there are over seven billion tons of debris deposited on beaches around the world. The pollution of beaches negatively impacts the natural balance of costal ecosystems and the health of our oceans.
Plastic contributes to the bulk of the tons of discarded rubbish and washed-up debris. Reducing this pollution through beach clean-ups significantly helps allow our important coastal ecosystems to exist and thrive.
Inspired and actively engaged, Ocean Family Foundation has partnered with North Sails, the global leader in sailmaking, and Vripack, the innovative yacht design studio, to develop waste bins and bags from reclaimed sails specifically for beach cleanups.
Ocean Family Foundation, North Sails and Vripack actively promote beach cleanups among yacht owners and crew and with the Beach Bin And Bag initiative we heighten awareness of the amount of plastic waste on our shores that we can easily pick up and remove before it enters the ocean and our marine systems.
With this simple approach take the pledge here https://vripack.com/new-wave/beach-bin-and-bag to receive the bags and be part of the solution!
BEACH CLEAN UPS WORLD WIDE
PROGRAMMES
Oceans Family Foundation are proud to support these programmes
OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS
&Beyond’s Oceans Without Borders initiative, in partnership with Africa Foundation, expands their longstanding dedication to land and wildlife conservation to include the much needed protection and preservation of our oceans.
A PLASTIC
PLANET
A Plastic Planet is a goal campaign organisation . It was founded to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. We want to dramatically REDUCE the use of indestructible plastic that is destroying our oceans, our soils, our air and the health of future generations.
WORLDRISE
Worldrise is a non-profit organisation founded by young professionals able to create projects that unite environmental protection, creativity, and education.
CONNECT
COP 28 🙌🏼
Today @cop28uaeofficial got underway with a focus on the difficult effort to find common ground on cutting the use of planet-warming fossil fuels. The conference, known as COP28, brings together thousands of leaders from around the world, including top government and business officials, scientists and activists.
The COP28 summit is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. About 70,000 participants are expected, including various heads of state (such as King Charles as shown here), climate envoys, business leaders, lobbyists, Indigenous groups, activists, protesters and others.
For updates head to @cop28uaeofficial
#cop28 #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #climatechange #oceanfamilyfoundation
Nov 30
COP 28 🙌🏼
Today @cop28uaeofficial got underway with a focus on the difficult effort to find common ground on cutting the use of planet-warming fossil fuels. The conference, known as COP28, brings together thousands of leaders from around the world, including top government and business officials, scientists and activists.
The COP28 summit is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. About 70,000 participants are expected, including various heads of state (such as King Charles as shown here), climate envoys, business leaders, lobbyists, Indigenous groups, activists, protesters and others.
For updates head to @cop28uaeofficial
#cop28 #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #climatechange #oceanfamilyfoundation
FINAL STRAW FOUNDATION 🥤
It’s been a long wet November at the @finalstrawfoundation
They’ve been busy beach cleaning with dedicated volunteers and removing hundreds of KG’s of waste from the Solent shores, with over 90% being single use plastic, with one dedicated clean up helping to launch the ‘Bin your Butts’ campaign with local councils.
They’ve been helped by 30 children aged 8-10, collecting cigarette butts to highlight the amount of cigarette waste on our beaches and streets. The children told passersby what they doing and that cigarette butts contaminate our water and negatively impact our wildlife. Together, in just 1 hour 3.5kg of cigarette butts were collected and inspired children to never smoke a cigarette in their lives.
#binyoubutt #finalstrawfoundation #litterpicking #litterfree #trashfree #oceanconservation #beachcleanup #ocenfamilyfoundation
Nov 27
FINAL STRAW FOUNDATION 🥤
It’s been a long wet November at the @finalstrawfoundation
They’ve been busy beach cleaning with dedicated volunteers and removing hundreds of KG’s of waste from the Solent shores, with over 90% being single use plastic, with one dedicated clean up helping to launch the ‘Bin your Butts’ campaign with local councils.
They’ve been helped by 30 children aged 8-10, collecting cigarette butts to highlight the amount of cigarette waste on our beaches and streets. The children told passersby what they doing and that cigarette butts contaminate our water and negatively impact our wildlife. Together, in just 1 hour 3.5kg of cigarette butts were collected and inspired children to never smoke a cigarette in their lives.
#binyoubutt #finalstrawfoundation #litterpicking #litterfree #trashfree #oceanconservation #beachcleanup #ocenfamilyfoundation
TODAY’S BEACH CLEAN 🏴
It`s been a busy past few weeks for @scottishcoastalcleanup who have been busy trying to clear away the huge amounts of debris that washed up after the recent stormy weather.
One of the main issues the team have been dealing with is the many creels (🦞 pots) that have washed ashore. They have been finding large tangles of creels all along the east Lothian coast and have been lucky enough to have use of a Hagglund vehicle to help shift the biggest piles.
The team have been trying to reunite any salvageable creels with their owners and build up a map of where all the washed-up creels are. The map will be shared with the local Rangers, fishers and landowners and to hopefully make it easier to coordinate efforts to remove them all over time.
These images have been taken from a phenomenal team effort undertaken today 👏🏼.
#scottishcoast #socttishcoastalcleanup #thescottishcoastalcleanup #plasticfree #beachclean #scotland #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Nov 24
TODAY’S BEACH CLEAN 🏴
It`s been a busy past few weeks for @scottishcoastalcleanup who have been busy trying to clear away the huge amounts of debris that washed up after the recent stormy weather.
One of the main issues the team have been dealing with is the many creels (🦞 pots) that have washed ashore. They have been finding large tangles of creels all along the east Lothian coast and have been lucky enough to have use of a Hagglund vehicle to help shift the biggest piles.
The team have been trying to reunite any salvageable creels with their owners and build up a map of where all the washed-up creels are. The map will be shared with the local Rangers, fishers and landowners and to hopefully make it easier to coordinate efforts to remove them all over time.
These images have been taken from a phenomenal team effort undertaken today 👏🏼.
#scottishcoast #socttishcoastalcleanup #thescottishcoastalcleanup #plasticfree #beachclean #scotland #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
SAVE THE MED 🌊
The team @savethemedfoundation truly believe marine conservation starts with you. Never, ever underestimate the positive impact your actions can have.
Up for a challenge? Go on a 7-day plastic diet…
1️⃣ Reusable 💼’s for all groceries and 🛍️.
2️⃣ Reusable water bottles and reusable coffee mugs.
3️⃣ Ditch the straw.
4️⃣ Buy loose-weight fruits and veggies.
5️⃣ Purchase (or make) fresh bread to avoid plastic wrapped 🍞.
6️⃣ Ditch the canned beverages, not only will this help your waistline you will save a vast amount of waste. Opt for beverages in cardboard packaging, or better still choose 💦.
7️⃣ Use boxed washing powder instead of liquid from plastic bottles and 🧼 your clothes on a short and low temperature programme.
#savethemed #plasticwaste #plasticfree #wastereduction #wastenothing #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Nov 22
SAVE THE MED 🌊
The team @savethemedfoundation truly believe marine conservation starts with you. Never, ever underestimate the positive impact your actions can have.
Up for a challenge? Go on a 7-day plastic diet…
1️⃣ Reusable 💼’s for all groceries and 🛍️.
2️⃣ Reusable water bottles and reusable coffee mugs.
3️⃣ Ditch the straw.
4️⃣ Buy loose-weight fruits and veggies.
5️⃣ Purchase (or make) fresh bread to avoid plastic wrapped 🍞.
6️⃣ Ditch the canned beverages, not only will this help your waistline you will save a vast amount of waste. Opt for beverages in cardboard packaging, or better still choose 💦.
7️⃣ Use boxed washing powder instead of liquid from plastic bottles and 🧼 your clothes on a short and low temperature programme.
#savethemed #plasticwaste #plasticfree #wastereduction #wastenothing #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
SCOTTISH COASTAL CLEAN UP 🏴
We are incredibly proud to be supporting the wonderful community @scottishcoastalcleanup
Scotland is a place of wild landscapes, dramatic mountains, beautiful glens and rugged coastlines. The Isle of Skye is known for its outstanding beauty and is a popular destination for many visitors from near and far.
But look a little more closely or stray from the tourist path and you will see another side of Skye and one that is similar on many beaches around Scotland, one that does not fit the magical narrative we are familiar with, when we think of our coastal areas.
Plastic pollution is a problem on all our beaches and bays like this have layer upon layer of rubbish on them, that has washed in over many years. With the help of a team of volunteers and @scottishcoastalcleanup boat, they hope that we can all work with communities, to help clear rubbish away from difficult to access areas like this. Together we can raise awareness, but more importantly, provide action and get plastic pollution away from our coasts and wildlife.
Together we can make a huge difference and create change!
#visitscotland #welcometoscotland #scottishisland #isleofskye #skye #beachclean #beachcleaning #stoptheplastictide #plasticfreeoceans #protectouroceans #protectourwildlife #volunteering #workingtogether #plasticpollution #oceanfamilyfoundation
Nov 13
SCOTTISH COASTAL CLEAN UP 🏴
We are incredibly proud to be supporting the wonderful community @scottishcoastalcleanup
Scotland is a place of wild landscapes, dramatic mountains, beautiful glens and rugged coastlines. The Isle of Skye is known for its outstanding beauty and is a popular destination for many visitors from near and far.
But look a little more closely or stray from the tourist path and you will see another side of Skye and one that is similar on many beaches around Scotland, one that does not fit the magical narrative we are familiar with, when we think of our coastal areas.
Plastic pollution is a problem on all our beaches and bays like this have layer upon layer of rubbish on them, that has washed in over many years. With the help of a team of volunteers and @scottishcoastalcleanup boat, they hope that we can all work with communities, to help clear rubbish away from difficult to access areas like this. Together we can raise awareness, but more importantly, provide action and get plastic pollution away from our coasts and wildlife.
Together we can make a huge difference and create change!
#visitscotland #welcometoscotland #scottishisland #isleofskye #skye #beachclean #beachcleaning #stoptheplastictide #plasticfreeoceans #protectouroceans #protectourwildlife #volunteering #workingtogether #plasticpollution #oceanfamilyfoundation
FINAL STRAW FOUNDATION 🏖️
We are proud to be supporting @finalstrawfoundation - a fantastic charity working with local communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and to try to minimise the amount of plastic entering our local seas and wider oceans.
To be part of the movement please join one of their upcoming beach cleans 🧽. To view their schedule please head to: https://finalstrawfoundation.org/get-involved/beach-cleans/
📆 the next one is taking place on 19.11.23 📌 Emswoth, Hampshire PO10 7ES
#finalstrawfoundation #beachclean #plasticfree #beachcleanup #oceanfamilyfoundation #recycle #singleuseplastic #rubbish #dontlitter #wastefree #reuse #oceanconservation
Nov 6
FINAL STRAW FOUNDATION 🏖️
We are proud to be supporting @finalstrawfoundation - a fantastic charity working with local communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and to try to minimise the amount of plastic entering our local seas and wider oceans.
To be part of the movement please join one of their upcoming beach cleans 🧽. To view their schedule please head to: https://finalstrawfoundation.org/get-involved/beach-cleans/
📆 the next one is taking place on 19.11.23 📌 Emswoth, Hampshire PO10 7ES
#finalstrawfoundation #beachclean #plasticfree #beachcleanup #oceanfamilyfoundation #recycle #singleuseplastic #rubbish #dontlitter #wastefree #reuse #oceanconservation
WORLDRISE 🎨
@worldrise_onlus thanks to the precious support of the artist Pongo 3D and Gucci, brought the sea to Milan, creating a 3D smog-absorbing mural that represents plastic pollution in the sea, going beyond simple visual perception.
The street artwork, entitled "Under the Sea", can be observed without glasses with 3D filters or with the help of red and blue lenses to immerse yourself totally in its waves. Together with the 28 murals already created by Worldrise as part of the Worldrise Walls project, “Under the Sea” contributes to absorbing as much city smog as 628 square meters of forest would do.
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #mural #gucci #streetart #smogfree #cleanair #inspire #renew #regeneration #worldrisewalls
Oct 31
WORLDRISE 🎨
@worldrise_onlus thanks to the precious support of the artist Pongo 3D and Gucci, brought the sea to Milan, creating a 3D smog-absorbing mural that represents plastic pollution in the sea, going beyond simple visual perception.
The street artwork, entitled "Under the Sea", can be observed without glasses with 3D filters or with the help of red and blue lenses to immerse yourself totally in its waves. Together with the 28 murals already created by Worldrise as part of the Worldrise Walls project, “Under the Sea” contributes to absorbing as much city smog as 628 square meters of forest would do.
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #mural #gucci #streetart #smogfree #cleanair #inspire #renew #regeneration #worldrisewalls
GLOBAL PLASTICS SUMMIT 🌎
@trashheroworld attended the Global
Plastics Summit earlier this month to discuss ideas and solutions for plastic pollution ahead of the official negotiations for the UN Plastics Treaty in Nairobi in November.
We would like to extend our thanks to
@breakfreefromplastic for their support.
#EconGlobalPlastics #BreakFreeFromPlastic
#TrashHero #oceanfamilyfoundation
Oct 23
GLOBAL PLASTICS SUMMIT 🌎
@trashheroworld attended the Global
Plastics Summit earlier this month to discuss ideas and solutions for plastic pollution ahead of the official negotiations for the UN Plastics Treaty in Nairobi in November.
We would like to extend our thanks to
@breakfreefromplastic for their support.
#EconGlobalPlastics #BreakFreeFromPlastic
#TrashHero #oceanfamilyfoundation
PLASTIC FREE SPORTSWEAR 👕
@createplasticfree are proud to collaborate with two powerhouses on the future of technical sportswear…..entirely plastic-free. Collaboration at its best🥳
@mover.sportswear × @sailgp
#athleisure #plasticfree #ecofriendly #ecofashion #moversportswear #sailgp #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree
Oct 20
PLASTIC FREE SPORTSWEAR 👕
@createplasticfree are proud to collaborate with two powerhouses on the future of technical sportswear…..entirely plastic-free. Collaboration at its best🥳
@mover.sportswear × @sailgp
#athleisure #plasticfree #ecofriendly #ecofashion #moversportswear #sailgp #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree
ADVENTURE 🤿
Take 8 kids with a dream of working in a Protected Marine Area, 6 expert teachers in marine environmental sciences and a dreamy location like Sardinia…resulting in the perfect ingredients for @worldrise_onlus Campus on the AMP!
Between theory lessons, field exercises and dives in the crystal clear waters of the Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo AMP, the @worldrise_onlus couldn`t be more satisfied, with the great success of the first edition of this camp (there are already 108 young people that have been able to enjoy a unique training experience for free).
The Camp on the Area Marine Protette is a project of @worldrise_onlus made with the support and sponsorship of @regioneautonomasardegna and
@comune_di_loiriportosanpaolo
A special thanks to @maresjustaddwater for providing us the technical equipment
#CampAMP #Camp #AreaMarinaProtetta #Campus #NostriCampus #Tavolara #AMP
#MarineProtectedArea #Formazione
#Empowerment #Opportunity #Student
#Nature # Sardinia #Sardegna
#PortoSanPaolo #Worldrise
#TogetherWeRise #OceanPositivePeople
#oceanfamilyfoundation
Oct 16
ADVENTURE 🤿
Take 8 kids with a dream of working in a Protected Marine Area, 6 expert teachers in marine environmental sciences and a dreamy location like Sardinia…resulting in the perfect ingredients for @worldrise_onlus Campus on the AMP!
Between theory lessons, field exercises and dives in the crystal clear waters of the Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo AMP, the @worldrise_onlus couldn`t be more satisfied, with the great success of the first edition of this camp (there are already 108 young people that have been able to enjoy a unique training experience for free).
The Camp on the Area Marine Protette is a project of @worldrise_onlus made with the support and sponsorship of @regioneautonomasardegna and
@comune_di_loiriportosanpaolo
A special thanks to @maresjustaddwater for providing us the technical equipment
#CampAMP #Camp #AreaMarinaProtetta #Campus #NostriCampus #Tavolara #AMP
#MarineProtectedArea #Formazione
#Empowerment #Opportunity #Student
#Nature # Sardinia #Sardegna
#PortoSanPaolo #Worldrise
#TogetherWeRise #OceanPositivePeople
#oceanfamilyfoundation
MOZAMBIQUE 🇲🇿
Performing beach profile surveys are a key responsibility of @oceanswithoutborders marine rangers.
A beach profile survey is a topographic and bathymetric survey (meaning it measures both land and water features) used to investigate the shape and other physical characteristics of a beach.
These surveys are carried out for several reasons, including:
🔸To provide valuable information describing the morphology, and key beach features, such as sand bars
🔹To calculate the volume of sand that is lost or gained over a specific time
🔸To calculate the cross-sectional area of the beach and to identify areas of change
🔹Long-term data collection, such as these beach profile surveys, are crucial to understanding and conserving areas of ecological importance, and to ensure our precious seascapes are healthy and thriving for generations to come.
To learn more about head to @oceanswithoutborders
@andbeyondtravel @oceanswithoutborders @andbeyondmnemba @andbeyondbenguerra #africafoundation #africafoundationusa #africafoundationuk #methodology #mission #collaboration #education #oceanswithoutborders #makingadifference #conservation #beachsurvey #andbeyondtravel #africa #mnembaisland #zanzibar #benguerraisland #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
Oct 5
MOZAMBIQUE 🇲🇿
Performing beach profile surveys are a key responsibility of @oceanswithoutborders marine rangers.
A beach profile survey is a topographic and bathymetric survey (meaning it measures both land and water features) used to investigate the shape and other physical characteristics of a beach.
These surveys are carried out for several reasons, including:
🔸To provide valuable information describing the morphology, and key beach features, such as sand bars
🔹To calculate the volume of sand that is lost or gained over a specific time
🔸To calculate the cross-sectional area of the beach and to identify areas of change
🔹Long-term data collection, such as these beach profile surveys, are crucial to understanding and conserving areas of ecological importance, and to ensure our precious seascapes are healthy and thriving for generations to come.
To learn more about head to @oceanswithoutborders
@andbeyondtravel @oceanswithoutborders @andbeyondmnemba @andbeyondbenguerra #africafoundation #africafoundationusa #africafoundationuk #methodology #mission #collaboration #education #oceanswithoutborders #makingadifference #conservation #beachsurvey #andbeyondtravel #africa #mnembaisland #zanzibar #benguerraisland #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
SAVE THE MED 🤿
@savethemedfoundation team recently visited the Natural Park of Sa Dragonera, where a dozen members joined the citizen science workshop hosted by @obsdelmar and @hidden_deserts
Getting to know the Dragonera Marine Reserve via snorkelling to collect valuable data and gain insights used for scientific research.
#savethemed #hiddendeserts #obsdelmar #oceanfamilyfoundation #meditteranean #snorkeling
Sep 27
SAVE THE MED 🤿
@savethemedfoundation team recently visited the Natural Park of Sa Dragonera, where a dozen members joined the citizen science workshop hosted by @obsdelmar and @hidden_deserts
Getting to know the Dragonera Marine Reserve via snorkelling to collect valuable data and gain insights used for scientific research.
#savethemed #hiddendeserts #obsdelmar #oceanfamilyfoundation #meditteranean #snorkeling
CHAPTER STORIES 🤩
@trashheroworld bringing together volunteers who’s energy, hard work and enthusiasm comes together to help reduce single-waste plastic at festivals 💪🏼
#trashhero #plasticpollution #volunteer #togetherwecan #singleuseplastic #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 18
CHAPTER STORIES 🤩
@trashheroworld bringing together volunteers who’s energy, hard work and enthusiasm comes together to help reduce single-waste plastic at festivals 💪🏼
#trashhero #plasticpollution #volunteer #togetherwecan #singleuseplastic #oceanfamilyfoundation
CORAL REEF RESTORATION 🪸
@coralgardeners bringing life back to precious coral reef environments. It’s not to late to act, restore and repopulate these precious ecosystems.
#coral #coralgardeners #coralreef #coralreefrestoration #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 11
CORAL REEF RESTORATION 🪸
@coralgardeners bringing life back to precious coral reef environments. It’s not to late to act, restore and repopulate these precious ecosystems.
#coral #coralgardeners #coralreef #coralreefrestoration #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
OCTOPUS 🐙
Captured by the talented @mitty - As her eyes scanned the colorful reef of St. Lucia she spotted the shape and texture of the coral below and couldn`t shake the feeling that somehow it was also studying her back.
Just as she was about to dismiss the strange thought and move on, there was the tiniest flicker of movement and with that, the illusion was shattered. @mitty was looking into the eyes of an octopus!
These clever little shapeshifters are almost impossible to detect when they`re in hiding or, in this case, waiting for unsuspecting prey to drift past.
#myoctopusteacher #octopus #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #sealegacy
Sep 7
OCTOPUS 🐙
Captured by the talented @mitty - As her eyes scanned the colorful reef of St. Lucia she spotted the shape and texture of the coral below and couldn`t shake the feeling that somehow it was also studying her back.
Just as she was about to dismiss the strange thought and move on, there was the tiniest flicker of movement and with that, the illusion was shattered. @mitty was looking into the eyes of an octopus!
These clever little shapeshifters are almost impossible to detect when they`re in hiding or, in this case, waiting for unsuspecting prey to drift past.
#myoctopusteacher #octopus #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #sealegacy
OCEANS WITHOUT BORDERS 🗺️
Meet Gilda Da Madelena Luis; a valued member of the @oceanswithoutborders Benguerra Island Community & Conservation marine rangers, Mozambique.
Gilda`s motivation to apply for this position was inspired by another woman who had made a similar career choice. She believes that “the more young women we can engage with on the importance of conservation, and the options of this as a career, the better.” She has taken to her diverse role and responsibilities like the proverbial duck to water. As she grows from strength to strength, she looks forward to empowering other young women with a voice in conservation.
#oceanswithoutborders #opportunity #impact #oceanconservation #femaleempowerment #marinerangers #conservation #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 30
OCEANS WITHOUT BORDERS 🗺️
Meet Gilda Da Madelena Luis; a valued member of the @oceanswithoutborders Benguerra Island Community & Conservation marine rangers, Mozambique.
Gilda`s motivation to apply for this position was inspired by another woman who had made a similar career choice. She believes that “the more young women we can engage with on the importance of conservation, and the options of this as a career, the better.” She has taken to her diverse role and responsibilities like the proverbial duck to water. As she grows from strength to strength, she looks forward to empowering other young women with a voice in conservation.
#oceanswithoutborders #opportunity #impact #oceanconservation #femaleempowerment #marinerangers #conservation #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
