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
&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
TRASH HERO 🦸♀️
Plastic pollution is not just litter.
Before we even use it, plastic pollutes air, soil and water.
That`s not the only problem! Far too much plastic is produced, far more than any waste management system can handle.
So what can we do? Thank you @trashherokotakinabalu for introducing this video!
#plasticproduction #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic #educate #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation
Oct 3
TRASH HERO 🦸♀️
Plastic pollution is not just litter.
Before we even use it, plastic pollutes air, soil and water.
That`s not the only problem! Far too much plastic is produced, far more than any waste management system can handle.
So what can we do? Thank you @trashherokotakinabalu for introducing this video!
#plasticproduction #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic #educate #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation
CORAL RESEARCH 🪸
Exciting News from Wild Impact!
@oceanswithoutborders are delighted to announce that they’ve been awarded a prestigious grant from the Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform @cordap_to elevate their coral reef restoration efforts at Mnemba Island!
This vital funding represents a transformative leap forward in their mission to rejuvenate coral ecosystems while integrating local community needs and education.
Why Mnemba Island?🏝️
The reefs at Mnemba Island are essential for local ecosystems and communities. A decline in coral cover threatens livelihoods, food security, fisheries, tourism, and the broader Zanzibar Blue Economy. Their project aims to restore these vital marine habitats and empower local communities.
With CORDAP`s support, they are set to redefine reef conservation with a groundbreaking, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond ecological restoration.
To learn more about Mnemba Island Seascape project, head to: Coral reef project page - https:// wildimpact.earth/projects/oceans-without-borders/ coral-reef-restoration/
#MnembaIsland
#Zanzibar #oceanswithoutborders #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #coral #coralreef
Sep 30
CORAL RESEARCH 🪸
Exciting News from Wild Impact!
@oceanswithoutborders are delighted to announce that they’ve been awarded a prestigious grant from the Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform @cordap_to elevate their coral reef restoration efforts at Mnemba Island!
This vital funding represents a transformative leap forward in their mission to rejuvenate coral ecosystems while integrating local community needs and education.
Why Mnemba Island?🏝️
The reefs at Mnemba Island are essential for local ecosystems and communities. A decline in coral cover threatens livelihoods, food security, fisheries, tourism, and the broader Zanzibar Blue Economy. Their project aims to restore these vital marine habitats and empower local communities.
With CORDAP`s support, they are set to redefine reef conservation with a groundbreaking, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond ecological restoration.
To learn more about Mnemba Island Seascape project, head to: Coral reef project page - https:// wildimpact.earth/projects/oceans-without-borders/ coral-reef-restoration/
#MnembaIsland
#Zanzibar #oceanswithoutborders #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #coral #coralreef
TACKLE THE SOURCE 🕵🏼♀️
Beach cleanups can make a difference in getting trash off our beaches, but today`s plastic problem is unfortunately more than we can tackle with just cleanups.
We need to tackle the threat of plastic pollution at the source, and that means change in a big way.
Add your name to help
#BreakFreeFromPlastic today @oceana
#plasticpollution #beachclean #oceana #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree
Sep 25
TACKLE THE SOURCE 🕵🏼♀️
Beach cleanups can make a difference in getting trash off our beaches, but today`s plastic problem is unfortunately more than we can tackle with just cleanups.
We need to tackle the threat of plastic pollution at the source, and that means change in a big way.
Add your name to help
#BreakFreeFromPlastic today @oceana
#plasticpollution #beachclean #oceana #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree
DR PAIGE MARONI
Meet marine biologist Dr Paige Maroni.
Paige researches benthic (seafloor) biodiversity around the world, and @yachtsforscience were able to put her in touch with a vessel to allow her to carry out her scientific research on polar deep sea #biodiversity.
On board @secretatlas`s vessel MV Freya, Paige conducted baseline research in remote Svalbard. She and her team used an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to explore the benthic structure and marine life of #Svalbard. The data would help inform conservation efforts in the region.
@universitywa @nekton @boatinternational @eyosexpeditions @paigemaroni
#YachtsForScience #DeepSea #WomenInScience #PolarResearch #MarineLife #WomenInSTEM #oceanlife #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 20
DR PAIGE MARONI
Meet marine biologist Dr Paige Maroni.
Paige researches benthic (seafloor) biodiversity around the world, and @yachtsforscience were able to put her in touch with a vessel to allow her to carry out her scientific research on polar deep sea #biodiversity.
On board @secretatlas`s vessel MV Freya, Paige conducted baseline research in remote Svalbard. She and her team used an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to explore the benthic structure and marine life of #Svalbard. The data would help inform conservation efforts in the region.
@universitywa @nekton @boatinternational @eyosexpeditions @paigemaroni
#YachtsForScience #DeepSea #WomenInScience #PolarResearch #MarineLife #WomenInSTEM #oceanlife #oceanfamilyfoundation
FOUNDATION TARA OCEAN 🚤
For two consecutive years, @fondationtaraocean Tara the gull has led an important study of coastal ecosystems along European coasts in collaboration with EMBL.
During this expedition, crew members, scientists, as well as artists and ship correspondents are accompanied on board.
Whether on deck or in boat, everyone had their part to play and participated in the various tasks.
📸 Louise Cognard @annekristell.jouan @maevabardy @nomads_productions
#FondationTaraOcéan #taraeuropa #biodiversité #europe#science #recherche #exploration #maritime #navigation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 11
FOUNDATION TARA OCEAN 🚤
For two consecutive years, @fondationtaraocean Tara the gull has led an important study of coastal ecosystems along European coasts in collaboration with EMBL.
During this expedition, crew members, scientists, as well as artists and ship correspondents are accompanied on board.
Whether on deck or in boat, everyone had their part to play and participated in the various tasks.
📸 Louise Cognard @annekristell.jouan @maevabardy @nomads_productions
#FondationTaraOcéan #taraeuropa #biodiversité #europe#science #recherche #exploration #maritime #navigation #oceanfamilyfoundation
BE THE CHANGE 🤛
Everyone can be part of creating a world free from #plasticpollution.
#volunteer #bethechange #trashhero #cleanup #ocean #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 7
BE THE CHANGE 🤛
Everyone can be part of creating a world free from #plasticpollution.
#volunteer #bethechange #trashhero #cleanup #ocean #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
OUR OCEANS 🌊
This summer has seen some big wins for the ocean.
From reducing single-use plastic to protecting seamount habitat in Canada, swipe through to see some of the recent victories that @oceana and their allies have helped make possible for our oceans!
#StandForOceans #oceana #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 2
OUR OCEANS 🌊
This summer has seen some big wins for the ocean.
From reducing single-use plastic to protecting seamount habitat in Canada, swipe through to see some of the recent victories that @oceana and their allies have helped make possible for our oceans!
#StandForOceans #oceana #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
COASTAL CLEAN UP 🗑️
@scottishcoastalcleanup working hard on a small area of beach on Skye, 7 enthusiastic beach cleaners, 34 mins of picking, 10 bags of plastic pollution removed.
This is the sad reality of many Scottish beaches. By removing as much as possible, we can stop it from degrading further & stop it re-entering the sea, which helps the environment and the wildlife who call it home and live on its shores!
This was just a tiny amount of what was actually removed this weekend and only a small number out of the many folk who were involved and who made it happen and to the guys at Mowi for providing the skip and helping with the collection.
@skye_beach_cleans @scottishislandsfed @sustainably.spectrum @ocean.plastic.pots @mowi_scotland
#isleofskye
#skye
#scotland
#scottishbeaches #scottishisland #beachcleaning #beachcleaningadventure #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 29
COASTAL CLEAN UP 🗑️
@scottishcoastalcleanup working hard on a small area of beach on Skye, 7 enthusiastic beach cleaners, 34 mins of picking, 10 bags of plastic pollution removed.
This is the sad reality of many Scottish beaches. By removing as much as possible, we can stop it from degrading further & stop it re-entering the sea, which helps the environment and the wildlife who call it home and live on its shores!
This was just a tiny amount of what was actually removed this weekend and only a small number out of the many folk who were involved and who made it happen and to the guys at Mowi for providing the skip and helping with the collection.
@skye_beach_cleans @scottishislandsfed @sustainably.spectrum @ocean.plastic.pots @mowi_scotland
#isleofskye
#skye
#scotland
#scottishbeaches #scottishisland #beachcleaning #beachcleaningadventure #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
CANARY ISLANDS 🚤
Exciting opportunity for vessel owner to help scientists monitor #SpermWhales in the Canary Islands
Are you cruising to the Canary Islands in December / January? © Can you support a small research group as they monitor sperm whales around Fuerteventura and or Tenerife?
Researching sperm whale behaviour helps scientists understand the impact of both human activities and environmental changes. Olaf Meynecke is the Manager for the Whales and Climate Program, and his project`s research will help improve scientific knowledge of marine biodiversity, build public awareness around sperm whale behaviour, and support effective marine conservation strategies to protect them.
Dates: 8th December - 31st January one week during calm weather
Berths: 3 or return to port daily
Location: Fuerteventura or Tenerife, Canary Islands
Please contact:
info@yachtsforscience.com if you can help enable this research.
Using your #yacht as a platform for research and marine science will totally change the intent of your visit to this area. Leave your legacy and be part of the protection of majestic sperm whales before you sail on...
📸: @henleyspiers
#YachtsForScience #Canarylslands #expedition #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #whale #spermwhale
Aug 26
CANARY ISLANDS 🚤
Exciting opportunity for vessel owner to help scientists monitor #SpermWhales in the Canary Islands
Are you cruising to the Canary Islands in December / January? © Can you support a small research group as they monitor sperm whales around Fuerteventura and or Tenerife?
Researching sperm whale behaviour helps scientists understand the impact of both human activities and environmental changes. Olaf Meynecke is the Manager for the Whales and Climate Program, and his project`s research will help improve scientific knowledge of marine biodiversity, build public awareness around sperm whale behaviour, and support effective marine conservation strategies to protect them.
Dates: 8th December - 31st January one week during calm weather
Berths: 3 or return to port daily
Location: Fuerteventura or Tenerife, Canary Islands
Please contact:
info@yachtsforscience.com if you can help enable this research.
Using your #yacht as a platform for research and marine science will totally change the intent of your visit to this area. Leave your legacy and be part of the protection of majestic sperm whales before you sail on...
📸: @henleyspiers
#YachtsForScience #Canarylslands #expedition #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #whale #spermwhale
H20 QUALITY 🚿
@finalstrawfoundation are THRILLED that the new electronic water quality signs are LIVE!
Bianca is at the launch to tell everyone more about them!
#FinalStrawFoundation #FSF #WaterQuality
#WaterPollution #Portsmouth #PortsmouthCityCouncil #HaylingSewageWatch #Southsea #Beach #OutdoorSwimming #WildSwimming #sewage #StopSewageSouthsea #Keeping YouSafe #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 18
H20 QUALITY 🚿
@finalstrawfoundation are THRILLED that the new electronic water quality signs are LIVE!
Bianca is at the launch to tell everyone more about them!
#FinalStrawFoundation #FSF #WaterQuality
#WaterPollution #Portsmouth #PortsmouthCityCouncil #HaylingSewageWatch #Southsea #Beach #OutdoorSwimming #WildSwimming #sewage #StopSewageSouthsea #Keeping YouSafe #oceanfamilyfoundation
MICROPLASTICS 🥤
You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic every week 😳. How is this possible? The answer is simple: microplastics are everywhere!
Modern-day food packaging is almost exclusively plastic, and the smallest bit of friction releases tiny plastic particles in our food. But it isn`t only direct contact that contaminates meals. Microplastics are found in the soil, air, and water, meaning there are many opportunities for microplastics to enter the food chain. Processing food also contributes to the problem as it involves heat, accelerating the transfer of plastic into our food.
Chemical additives make up 50% of plastics`s weight.
These chemicals give plastic its desired qualities: flexibility, hardness, heat resistance, and colour. A quarter of these chemicals are known to cause health issues like reproductive problems, respiratory difficulties, and cancer. For the rest, we simply don`t know the risks.
Currently, chemicals are "innocent until proven guilty".
To prove a substance is hazardous and to enforce a ban can take up to 20 years! In the meantime, these chemicals build up in our bodies. Even when a chemical is banned, it`s often replaced by a similar, untested one.
It`s time for change. We need complete transparency in plastic production, with clear labelling of all ingredients. We must shift the burden of proof to chemical manufacturers, treating them as guilty until proven innocent. The upcoming Global Plastics Treaty is our chance to create a world free from plastic toxins.
👀 You can find out more about this by reading @trashheroworld latest blogpost: "Are we eating plastic".
#microplastics #pollution #plastic #waste #oceanfamilyfoundation #trashhero #toxinfree
Aug 10
MICROPLASTICS 🥤
You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic every week 😳. How is this possible? The answer is simple: microplastics are everywhere!
Modern-day food packaging is almost exclusively plastic, and the smallest bit of friction releases tiny plastic particles in our food. But it isn`t only direct contact that contaminates meals. Microplastics are found in the soil, air, and water, meaning there are many opportunities for microplastics to enter the food chain. Processing food also contributes to the problem as it involves heat, accelerating the transfer of plastic into our food.
Chemical additives make up 50% of plastics`s weight.
These chemicals give plastic its desired qualities: flexibility, hardness, heat resistance, and colour. A quarter of these chemicals are known to cause health issues like reproductive problems, respiratory difficulties, and cancer. For the rest, we simply don`t know the risks.
Currently, chemicals are "innocent until proven guilty".
To prove a substance is hazardous and to enforce a ban can take up to 20 years! In the meantime, these chemicals build up in our bodies. Even when a chemical is banned, it`s often replaced by a similar, untested one.
It`s time for change. We need complete transparency in plastic production, with clear labelling of all ingredients. We must shift the burden of proof to chemical manufacturers, treating them as guilty until proven innocent. The upcoming Global Plastics Treaty is our chance to create a world free from plastic toxins.
👀 You can find out more about this by reading @trashheroworld latest blogpost: "Are we eating plastic".
#microplastics #pollution #plastic #waste #oceanfamilyfoundation #trashhero #toxinfree
OCEANA 🌊
An international team of scientists has discovered that oxygen is being produced by potato-shaped metallic nodules thousands of feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
The findings, which were published this July in the Nature Geoscience journal, defy the scientific consensus of how oxygen is produced — and could even force a radical rethink of the origins of complex life on Earth.
Alongside implications for ocean science, the research raises fresh concerns about the risks of deep-sea mining.
The controversial practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove valuable minerals and metals — such as cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese —that can be found in polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor. The end uses of these minerals are wide-ranging and include electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines and solar panels.
Scientists have warned that the full environmental impacts of deep-sea mining are hard to predict.
👀 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-024-01480-8#author-information
#deepsea #deepseamining #oceanconservation #oceana #protecttheocean #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 5
OCEANA 🌊
An international team of scientists has discovered that oxygen is being produced by potato-shaped metallic nodules thousands of feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
The findings, which were published this July in the Nature Geoscience journal, defy the scientific consensus of how oxygen is produced — and could even force a radical rethink of the origins of complex life on Earth.
Alongside implications for ocean science, the research raises fresh concerns about the risks of deep-sea mining.
The controversial practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove valuable minerals and metals — such as cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese —that can be found in polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor. The end uses of these minerals are wide-ranging and include electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines and solar panels.
Scientists have warned that the full environmental impacts of deep-sea mining are hard to predict.
👀 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-024-01480-8#author-information
#deepsea #deepseamining #oceanconservation #oceana #protecttheocean #oceanfamilyfoundation
ROUND BRITAIN ERIB 🚤
The @roundbritain_erib team are making great progress, having now become the first electric boat to round Land’s End and cross the Irish Sea.
With almost half the journey under their belts the team, who started on July 13th from Lyme Regis in Dorset, are currently predicting a mid August return. The worst of the weather off the coast of South West Wales caught Harry and his electric rib Electra well prepared with dry suits and thermal base layers provided by clothing sponsor @gillmarine
Having spotted plenty of dolphins and seals, they’re now on the look out for Orca, recently seen near Buckie on the North East coast of Scotland. The next stage of the journey will provide a glorious backdrop as we turn South at Fraserburgh and begin the long run home. Good luck @harry.besley 🤞
Watch the live tracker here 👉🏼https://www.roundbritain-erib.org/livetracker
#erib #roundbritain #roundbritainclimatechallenge #roundbritainerib #ecosailing #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation
Jul 31
ROUND BRITAIN ERIB 🚤
The @roundbritain_erib team are making great progress, having now become the first electric boat to round Land’s End and cross the Irish Sea.
With almost half the journey under their belts the team, who started on July 13th from Lyme Regis in Dorset, are currently predicting a mid August return. The worst of the weather off the coast of South West Wales caught Harry and his electric rib Electra well prepared with dry suits and thermal base layers provided by clothing sponsor @gillmarine
Having spotted plenty of dolphins and seals, they’re now on the look out for Orca, recently seen near Buckie on the North East coast of Scotland. The next stage of the journey will provide a glorious backdrop as we turn South at Fraserburgh and begin the long run home. Good luck @harry.besley 🤞
Watch the live tracker here 👉🏼https://www.roundbritain-erib.org/livetracker
#erib #roundbritain #roundbritainclimatechallenge #roundbritainerib #ecosailing #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation
MANTA RAY 🐟
Manta ray population surges in Indonesian marine protected areas 😃.
Ocean-dwelling sharks and rays, including the majestic reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), have declined globally by an estimated 71% since 1970 due to fishing. But a new study of reef manta rays in eastern Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, combined with an exciting discovery from Komodo National Park further west earlier this year, suggests reef mantas are following a different — and more encouraging — trajectory in the Southeast Asian country’s waters.
Manta ray populations are thriving in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a new population assessment shows, highlighting the importance of marine protected areas to the species’ conservation.
These protected areas aren’t just good for reef and giant manta rays, but also extend to the thousands of corals, fish, mollusks, and other species that inhabit Raja Ampat’s highly diverse seascape.
The success story of these reef manta populations drives home not only the importance of solid marine and fisheries management, but also the value of long-term population monitoring and the dedication of the scientists who collect data on these iconic animals day in and day out.
📸 @skiesabovephotography
#mantaray #conservation #marineconservation #oceanprotection #marinelife #manta #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jul 28
MANTA RAY 🐟
Manta ray population surges in Indonesian marine protected areas 😃.
Ocean-dwelling sharks and rays, including the majestic reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi), have declined globally by an estimated 71% since 1970 due to fishing. But a new study of reef manta rays in eastern Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, combined with an exciting discovery from Komodo National Park further west earlier this year, suggests reef mantas are following a different — and more encouraging — trajectory in the Southeast Asian country’s waters.
Manta ray populations are thriving in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a new population assessment shows, highlighting the importance of marine protected areas to the species’ conservation.
These protected areas aren’t just good for reef and giant manta rays, but also extend to the thousands of corals, fish, mollusks, and other species that inhabit Raja Ampat’s highly diverse seascape.
The success story of these reef manta populations drives home not only the importance of solid marine and fisheries management, but also the value of long-term population monitoring and the dedication of the scientists who collect data on these iconic animals day in and day out.
📸 @skiesabovephotography
#mantaray #conservation #marineconservation #oceanprotection #marinelife #manta #oceanfamilyfoundation
ANNIVERSARY 🔟
This August marks the 10 year anniversary of Test the Water.
@uksasailing Test the Water programme offers a half-day water-based adventure FREE to every Year 6 Island school with the aim to support all Island children to gain water-confidence, understand water safety, and to support students to develop confidence and life skills such as communication and resilience.
To date 10,437 children have enjoyed a half day of watersports at UKSA
To find out more, or to donate visit the link below👇🏼
https://uksa.org/course/youth-development/ programmes/test-the-water-anniversary/
#uksa #testthewater #marinelife #training #watersafety #waterconfidence #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jul 26
ANNIVERSARY 🔟
This August marks the 10 year anniversary of Test the Water.
@uksasailing Test the Water programme offers a half-day water-based adventure FREE to every Year 6 Island school with the aim to support all Island children to gain water-confidence, understand water safety, and to support students to develop confidence and life skills such as communication and resilience.
To date 10,437 children have enjoyed a half day of watersports at UKSA
To find out more, or to donate visit the link below👇🏼
https://uksa.org/course/youth-development/ programmes/test-the-water-anniversary/
#uksa #testthewater #marinelife #training #watersafety #waterconfidence #oceanfamilyfoundation
POSITIVE NEWS 🗞️
"Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, It`s unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. If you assume that there`s no hope, you guarantee that there will be no hope."
- Noam Chomsky
Let`s believe in a brighter future and work together to make it happen. We hope this week`s positive news stories will help inspire you.
@onlyone
#positivenews #goodnews #hope #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jul 21
POSITIVE NEWS 🗞️
"Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, It`s unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. If you assume that there`s no hope, you guarantee that there will be no hope."
- Noam Chomsky
Let`s believe in a brighter future and work together to make it happen. We hope this week`s positive news stories will help inspire you.
@onlyone
#positivenews #goodnews #hope #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
