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.
Read more on the projects Ocean Family Foundation sponsors by downloading our brochure here.
OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS
andBeyond’s Oceans Without Borders initiative, in partnership with Wild Impact (formerly known as 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
HUMPBACK 🐋
Ever dreamed of watching humpback whales in one of the most protected calving grounds on Earth?
@yachtsforscience is looking for a private vessel to host a team of marine researchers for a 3-4 day expedition in March/April 2026 to the iconic Silver Bank, off the Dominican Republic.
The team will be collecting visual and acoustic data, environmental DNA, and deploying underwater video systems to study humpbacks, sperm whales, and other megafauna at a crucial moment in their life cycle.
Why Silver Bank?
Every winter, thousands of #humpback whales migrate here from the North Atlantic to give birth and raise their young. It`s part of the Dominican Republic`s Marine Mammal Sanctuary - off limits to most vessels.
This is an extraordinary chance to:
⭐️Support science in a restricted zone
⭐️Witness natural history unfold
⭐️Leave a legacy through research
*Berths: 2-4
*Location: Silver Bank, Dominican Republic
*Timing: March-April 2026 (3-4 days)
Interested? Visit @yachtsforscience & 📧
info@yachtsforscience.com
🎥 @max_bello
#humpbackwhale #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanprotection #marineconservation #whales #whalesofinstagram #dominicanrepublic
Apr 14
HUMPBACK 🐋
Ever dreamed of watching humpback whales in one of the most protected calving grounds on Earth?
@yachtsforscience is looking for a private vessel to host a team of marine researchers for a 3-4 day expedition in March/April 2026 to the iconic Silver Bank, off the Dominican Republic.
The team will be collecting visual and acoustic data, environmental DNA, and deploying underwater video systems to study humpbacks, sperm whales, and other megafauna at a crucial moment in their life cycle.
Why Silver Bank?
Every winter, thousands of #humpback whales migrate here from the North Atlantic to give birth and raise their young. It`s part of the Dominican Republic`s Marine Mammal Sanctuary - off limits to most vessels.
This is an extraordinary chance to:
⭐️Support science in a restricted zone
⭐️Witness natural history unfold
⭐️Leave a legacy through research
*Berths: 2-4
*Location: Silver Bank, Dominican Republic
*Timing: March-April 2026 (3-4 days)
Interested? Visit @yachtsforscience & 📧
info@yachtsforscience.com
🎥 @max_bello
#humpbackwhale #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanprotection #marineconservation #whales #whalesofinstagram #dominicanrepublic
WATER PROTECTION 💦
Water is at the heart of all life, sustaining people, wildlife, and ecosystems. Yet, our oceans and freshwater sources are threatened by pollution, climate change, and overuse.
@oceanswithoutborders is dedicated to marine conservation and sustainable coastal resource use.
Through OWB, the team work with coastal communities to protect marine ecosystems and ensure their long-term health and sustainability.
How OWB is making an impact:
⭐️ Restoring Coral Reefs & - Their team actively rehabilitates damaged coral reefs, ensuring that marine biodiversity thrives.
⭐️ Protecting Marine Wildlife - They monitor and study critical habitats that host endangered species like sea turtles, dugongs and seahorses to safeguard their populations.
⭐️ Community-Led Conservation - They partner with local communities to promote sustainable practices that balance livelihoods and marine health.
⭐️ Fighting Ocean Pollution - They work to reduce
plastic waste and other pollutants that harm marine ecosystems.
Every day is an opportunity to take action for water conservation and reduce plastic waste that harms marine life.
Support ocean conservation efforts like @oceanswithoutborders who advocate for policies that protect water resources.
Water is life. Every💧 counts. Together we can protect our oceans!
#oceanswithoutborders #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Apr 7
WATER PROTECTION 💦
Water is at the heart of all life, sustaining people, wildlife, and ecosystems. Yet, our oceans and freshwater sources are threatened by pollution, climate change, and overuse.
@oceanswithoutborders is dedicated to marine conservation and sustainable coastal resource use.
Through OWB, the team work with coastal communities to protect marine ecosystems and ensure their long-term health and sustainability.
How OWB is making an impact:
⭐️ Restoring Coral Reefs & - Their team actively rehabilitates damaged coral reefs, ensuring that marine biodiversity thrives.
⭐️ Protecting Marine Wildlife - They monitor and study critical habitats that host endangered species like sea turtles, dugongs and seahorses to safeguard their populations.
⭐️ Community-Led Conservation - They partner with local communities to promote sustainable practices that balance livelihoods and marine health.
⭐️ Fighting Ocean Pollution - They work to reduce
plastic waste and other pollutants that harm marine ecosystems.
Every day is an opportunity to take action for water conservation and reduce plastic waste that harms marine life.
Support ocean conservation efforts like @oceanswithoutborders who advocate for policies that protect water resources.
Water is life. Every💧 counts. Together we can protect our oceans!
#oceanswithoutborders #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 🌷
Wishing all mother’s the happiest #mothersday today. A #motherslove knows no bounds.
🎥 @natgeo
#oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #nationalgeographic
Mar 31
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 🌷
Wishing all mother’s the happiest #mothersday today. A #motherslove knows no bounds.
🎥 @natgeo
#oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #nationalgeographic
WORLD WATER DAY 💦
Water is one of the world`s most precious resources.
Yet, global water availability and quality are deteriorating at an alarming rate.
Each of us can do our part to help save water by:
• not overwatering our plants
buying local & seasonal food
* taking shorter showers
On March 22nd #WorldWaterDay, let`s commit to protecting this precious resource.
🎥 @rafafdezjr
#oceanfamilyfoundation #ocean #oceanconservation #marinelife #water #save #reuse #recycle
Mar 23
WORLD WATER DAY 💦
Water is one of the world`s most precious resources.
Yet, global water availability and quality are deteriorating at an alarming rate.
Each of us can do our part to help save water by:
• not overwatering our plants
buying local & seasonal food
* taking shorter showers
On March 22nd #WorldWaterDay, let`s commit to protecting this precious resource.
🎥 @rafafdezjr
#oceanfamilyfoundation #ocean #oceanconservation #marinelife #water #save #reuse #recycle
YACHTS FOR SCIENCE 🧪
Successful Satellite Tag Recovery!
For over a month, @yachtsforscience searched for contacts willing to help them reach the open ocean to recover their satellite tag.
Thanks to the incredible support of the SNSM and the
CROSS Antilles-Guyane, they were able to coordinate between the land and sea teams, ensuring they had the latest position updates.
On March 8th (four days after its first surface transmission) the team set off on a 50NM journey from Saint Martin. With perfect weather conditions, they picked up the tag`s signal on the radar, and in just 45 minutes (a new record to beat!), the SNSM pilots and observers spotted and recovered it in the middle of a small sargassum patch.
This marks the beginning of what will hopefully be many more successful recoveries!
If you know of any programs using similar tags in the Caribbean, @yachtsforscience would love to help!
📸 @floriannes_travels
#SatelliteTagRecovery #MarineResearch #SharkScience #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation
Mar 18
YACHTS FOR SCIENCE 🧪
Successful Satellite Tag Recovery!
For over a month, @yachtsforscience searched for contacts willing to help them reach the open ocean to recover their satellite tag.
Thanks to the incredible support of the SNSM and the
CROSS Antilles-Guyane, they were able to coordinate between the land and sea teams, ensuring they had the latest position updates.
On March 8th (four days after its first surface transmission) the team set off on a 50NM journey from Saint Martin. With perfect weather conditions, they picked up the tag`s signal on the radar, and in just 45 minutes (a new record to beat!), the SNSM pilots and observers spotted and recovered it in the middle of a small sargassum patch.
This marks the beginning of what will hopefully be many more successful recoveries!
If you know of any programs using similar tags in the Caribbean, @yachtsforscience would love to help!
📸 @floriannes_travels
#SatelliteTagRecovery #MarineResearch #SharkScience #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation
POSITIVE 🗞️
Whether it`s holding corporations accountable, protecting biodiversity, or rethinking waste, people around the world are pushing for a more sustainable future.
Thank you @onlyone for sharing this week’s positive 📰!
#onlyone #goodnews #positivenews #oceanfamily #oceanfamilyfoundation
Mar 12
POSITIVE 🗞️
Whether it`s holding corporations accountable, protecting biodiversity, or rethinking waste, people around the world are pushing for a more sustainable future.
Thank you @onlyone for sharing this week’s positive 📰!
#onlyone #goodnews #positivenews #oceanfamily #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLD WILDLIFE 🌍
Every March we celebrate #worldwildlifeday established by the @unitednations to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The #WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.
Together let’s explore how we can work together to finance wildlife conservation more effectively and sustainably and build a resilient future for both people and the planet.
Wild animals and plants, from the highland steppes to the coral reefs, are intrinsic to the intricate web of life on Earth. They sustain ecosystems, regulate natural processes, and support biodiversity. Forests alone house 60,000 tree species, 80% of amphibian species, and 75% of bird species, while supporting over 1.6 billion people with natural capital in the form of food, medicine, and income.
With over 1 million species estimated to be threatened with extinction, and facing the intensifying triple planetary crisis, innovative finance for wildlife conservation is more urgent than ever. More than half of the world’s GDP is dependent on nature, making biodiversity loss a significant threat to financial stability.
For example, fisheries contribute over 10% of GDP in some countries, yet over one-third of marine fish stocks are overfished, leading to unemployment, disrupted economies, and illegal harvesting practices.
Current financial flows are insufficient for governments to meet national biodiversity targets, particularly in biodiversity hotspots located in low-to-middle-income countries. Although USD 143 billion is invested annually in biodiversity conservation, this falls short of the estimated USD 824 billion needed each year.
This year’s World Wildlife Day serves as a platform for exchange and exploration of innovative financial solutions for wildlife conservation. It showcased financial innovations, the challenges faced by civil society, governments, organisations, and the private sector, and the collaborative approaches needed to ensure sustainable funding for biodiversity. @worldwildlifeday
#worldwildlifeday #unitednations #biodiversity #oceanprotection
Mar 6
WORLD WILDLIFE 🌍
Every March we celebrate #worldwildlifeday established by the @unitednations to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The #WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.
Together let’s explore how we can work together to finance wildlife conservation more effectively and sustainably and build a resilient future for both people and the planet.
Wild animals and plants, from the highland steppes to the coral reefs, are intrinsic to the intricate web of life on Earth. They sustain ecosystems, regulate natural processes, and support biodiversity. Forests alone house 60,000 tree species, 80% of amphibian species, and 75% of bird species, while supporting over 1.6 billion people with natural capital in the form of food, medicine, and income.
With over 1 million species estimated to be threatened with extinction, and facing the intensifying triple planetary crisis, innovative finance for wildlife conservation is more urgent than ever. More than half of the world’s GDP is dependent on nature, making biodiversity loss a significant threat to financial stability.
For example, fisheries contribute over 10% of GDP in some countries, yet over one-third of marine fish stocks are overfished, leading to unemployment, disrupted economies, and illegal harvesting practices.
Current financial flows are insufficient for governments to meet national biodiversity targets, particularly in biodiversity hotspots located in low-to-middle-income countries. Although USD 143 billion is invested annually in biodiversity conservation, this falls short of the estimated USD 824 billion needed each year.
This year’s World Wildlife Day serves as a platform for exchange and exploration of innovative financial solutions for wildlife conservation. It showcased financial innovations, the challenges faced by civil society, governments, organisations, and the private sector, and the collaborative approaches needed to ensure sustainable funding for biodiversity. @worldwildlifeday
#worldwildlifeday #unitednations #biodiversity #oceanprotection
CLOTHING PRODUCTION 🗑️
The true cost of fashion is more than what the price tag shows.
Clothing production keeps rising and the way people consume fashion is more wasteful than ever. Garments are being discarded faster than ever, contributing to 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year. This is the equivalent of a truckload of clothes burned or landfilled every second.
This waste fuels environmental destruction-polluting oceans, overloading landfills, depleting water resources, among others.
#ZeroWasteDay coming up on March 30 calls for a shift towards zero waste in fashion and textile to #BeatWastePollution, highlighting the urgent need to embrace circularity and sustainability in the sector. @unep
#oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #zerowaste #reuse #recycle #fastfashion
Feb 27
CLOTHING PRODUCTION 🗑️
The true cost of fashion is more than what the price tag shows.
Clothing production keeps rising and the way people consume fashion is more wasteful than ever. Garments are being discarded faster than ever, contributing to 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year. This is the equivalent of a truckload of clothes burned or landfilled every second.
This waste fuels environmental destruction-polluting oceans, overloading landfills, depleting water resources, among others.
#ZeroWasteDay coming up on March 30 calls for a shift towards zero waste in fashion and textile to #BeatWastePollution, highlighting the urgent need to embrace circularity and sustainability in the sector. @unep
#oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #zerowaste #reuse #recycle #fastfashion
MOVIE NIGHT 🍿
Get ready to snuggle up in the 🛋️ and be inspired.
These documentaries contain information and stories that help you shape your understanding of the Ocean and the challenges it faces, but also highlight its resilience and amazing diversity!
#oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanprotection #weekend
Feb 22
MOVIE NIGHT 🍿
Get ready to snuggle up in the 🛋️ and be inspired.
These documentaries contain information and stories that help you shape your understanding of the Ocean and the challenges it faces, but also highlight its resilience and amazing diversity!
#oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanprotection #weekend
SIAN SUTHERLAND 📣
"There is no such thing as a circular economy."
For decades, corporates have been promoting the recycling myth to circumvent responsibilities and keep the plastic tap flowing business as usual.
But if we want to talk about a circular economy and envision true innovation, we need to break free from plastic and its toxic chemicals.
Instead, we need materials made from nutrients-free from harmful additives-designed to nourish the Earth, not pollute it.
The good news is scientists have already created remarkable, bio-based alternatives. Companies like NBCo, Sparxell, and Shellworks are leading the way towards a truly "circular" future.
Listen to @createplasticfree @aplasticplanet co-founder, @siansutherland to learn more.
#createplasticfree #aplasticplanet #oceanprotection #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Feb 12
SIAN SUTHERLAND 📣
"There is no such thing as a circular economy."
For decades, corporates have been promoting the recycling myth to circumvent responsibilities and keep the plastic tap flowing business as usual.
But if we want to talk about a circular economy and envision true innovation, we need to break free from plastic and its toxic chemicals.
Instead, we need materials made from nutrients-free from harmful additives-designed to nourish the Earth, not pollute it.
The good news is scientists have already created remarkable, bio-based alternatives. Companies like NBCo, Sparxell, and Shellworks are leading the way towards a truly "circular" future.
Listen to @createplasticfree @aplasticplanet co-founder, @siansutherland to learn more.
#createplasticfree #aplasticplanet #oceanprotection #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
POSITIVE NEWS 🗞️
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we`ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- Barack Obama
The future won`t change unless we take action. We can`t afford to wait for someone else or a "perfect moment" — we are the change the world needs.
Here`s some of @onlyone Positive News weekly motivation. Let`s push forward.
#unitednations #onlyone #change #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #positivenews
Feb 4
POSITIVE NEWS 🗞️
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we`ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- Barack Obama
The future won`t change unless we take action. We can`t afford to wait for someone else or a "perfect moment" — we are the change the world needs.
Here`s some of @onlyone Positive News weekly motivation. Let`s push forward.
#unitednations #onlyone #change #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #positivenews
OCEAN PROTECTION 🌊
The high seas-waters beyond any country`s jurisdiction-cover nearly half our planet`s surface and particularly two-thirds of our ocean.
They`re some of the most biodiverse places on Earth and include key migratory routes for dolphins like this.
The only problem? Right now, only 1% are protected.
However, the recently adopted high seas treaty can change that. Once 60 countries ratify the treaty, it enters into force, enabling the creation and management of a network of marine protected areas on the high seas, safeguarding biodiversity, and paving the way for a healthier ocean.
This new international agreement is a critical step toward the goal of protecting 30% of our global ocean by 2030.
#HighSeas #BBNJ #30by30 #30x30 #HighSeasTreaty
#PewTrusts #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jan 27
OCEAN PROTECTION 🌊
The high seas-waters beyond any country`s jurisdiction-cover nearly half our planet`s surface and particularly two-thirds of our ocean.
They`re some of the most biodiverse places on Earth and include key migratory routes for dolphins like this.
The only problem? Right now, only 1% are protected.
However, the recently adopted high seas treaty can change that. Once 60 countries ratify the treaty, it enters into force, enabling the creation and management of a network of marine protected areas on the high seas, safeguarding biodiversity, and paving the way for a healthier ocean.
This new international agreement is a critical step toward the goal of protecting 30% of our global ocean by 2030.
#HighSeas #BBNJ #30by30 #30x30 #HighSeasTreaty
#PewTrusts #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
PLASTIC FREE 🆓
This is what`s possible when mankind works with Nature, not against her.
Today at Davos, NBCo launched its new fibre bottle - the world`s first scalable, viable, and beautifully designed bottle made from agricultural waste.
This innovation addresses one of the planet`s greatest challenges: plastic pollution. Every year, 600 billion plastic bottles are churned out, used fleetingly, and abandoned to persist in our environment for centuries.
NBCo`s innovation unlocks a new kind of experience, an on-the-go bottle designed to disappear.
The launch took place at the World Economic Forum during NBCo`s roundtable, "Competition vs Collaboration", held in partnership with @createplasticfree and Supreme Group.
The session examined the paradox where businesses acknowledge they cannot tackle the global meta-crisis alone, yet true collaboration remains elusive. Together, they explored how we can shift away from this status quo.
Learn more about NBCo here: https://nbco.world/
#createplasticfree #davos #aplasticplanet #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #reuse #rebuild #recycle
Jan 21
PLASTIC FREE 🆓
This is what`s possible when mankind works with Nature, not against her.
Today at Davos, NBCo launched its new fibre bottle - the world`s first scalable, viable, and beautifully designed bottle made from agricultural waste.
This innovation addresses one of the planet`s greatest challenges: plastic pollution. Every year, 600 billion plastic bottles are churned out, used fleetingly, and abandoned to persist in our environment for centuries.
NBCo`s innovation unlocks a new kind of experience, an on-the-go bottle designed to disappear.
The launch took place at the World Economic Forum during NBCo`s roundtable, "Competition vs Collaboration", held in partnership with @createplasticfree and Supreme Group.
The session examined the paradox where businesses acknowledge they cannot tackle the global meta-crisis alone, yet true collaboration remains elusive. Together, they explored how we can shift away from this status quo.
Learn more about NBCo here: https://nbco.world/
#createplasticfree #davos #aplasticplanet #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #reuse #rebuild #recycle
BEACH CLEAN 🧽
Please join @finalstrawfoundation for a beach clean at 10am - Midday on Saturday 18th January at Hill Head and Lee on Solent Beach.
Every bit of litter and rubbish we pick up makes a difference.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your friendly dogs on leads too. The more the merrier.
The meeting point is at Monks Hill Car Park, Salterns Rd, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9NJ.
@finalstrawfoundation provide gloves, litter pickers, bags and buckets, but if you have any of your own of these that you would like to use please bring them.
Head to @finalstrawfoundation to find out more.
#beachclean #beachcleanup #finalstrawfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jan 14
BEACH CLEAN 🧽
Please join @finalstrawfoundation for a beach clean at 10am - Midday on Saturday 18th January at Hill Head and Lee on Solent Beach.
Every bit of litter and rubbish we pick up makes a difference.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your friendly dogs on leads too. The more the merrier.
The meeting point is at Monks Hill Car Park, Salterns Rd, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9NJ.
@finalstrawfoundation provide gloves, litter pickers, bags and buckets, but if you have any of your own of these that you would like to use please bring them.
Head to @finalstrawfoundation to find out more.
#beachclean #beachcleanup #finalstrawfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLDRISE 🌎
2024 marked a year of systemic changes, greater awareness, and impactful actions for the effective conservation of our seas with @worldrise_official.
The team reached significant milestones, strengthening their commitment with new ideas, projects, and collaborations to make a sea of difference.
In 2025, Worldrise is ready to embrace new opportunities and tackle future challenges, always keeping the future of the sea and all of us at the core of its mission!
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanpositive #oceanawareness #newbeginnings #timeforchange
Jan 10
WORLDRISE 🌎
2024 marked a year of systemic changes, greater awareness, and impactful actions for the effective conservation of our seas with @worldrise_official.
The team reached significant milestones, strengthening their commitment with new ideas, projects, and collaborations to make a sea of difference.
In 2025, Worldrise is ready to embrace new opportunities and tackle future challenges, always keeping the future of the sea and all of us at the core of its mission!
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanpositive #oceanawareness #newbeginnings #timeforchange
NEW WEEK 🗞️
As we dive into the first new week of 2025 let @onlyone round up of positive Monday news inspire and unite us in the ongoing fight for ocean protection and climate justice.
#onlyone #newbeginnings #oceanfamilyfoundation #climatejustice #oceanprotection
Jan 6
NEW WEEK 🗞️
As we dive into the first new week of 2025 let @onlyone round up of positive Monday news inspire and unite us in the ongoing fight for ocean protection and climate justice.
#onlyone #newbeginnings #oceanfamilyfoundation #climatejustice #oceanprotection
