No, we are not asking you to pitch in towards our sabbatical. But now that you are here check out some of our favorite non-profits and businesses that are creating positive impacts in protecting our oceans.
The Surfrider Foundation is a community of everyday people who passionately protect our playground – the ocean, waves, and beaches -that provide us so much enjoyment. Click here to learn more.MG Surfline is a swimwear company that is taking social responsibility to the next level. Inspired by their love for the ocean, surf, and the Pura Vida lifestyle, this award-winning, women-owned business is turning plastic waste into sustainable swimwear. They were recently awarded the 2017 Project Award from the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals for their commitment in protecting the environment, promoting sustainability and social good through their business. Click here to learn more.Support their mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Click here to learn more.The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works to inspire a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future circular economy. Tired about plastic pollution? Their work is a must read. While you are here, check out her inspiring TED Talk, and learn how her solo-sailing circumnavigation shaped her views, and how that influenced how her foundation is hoping to shape our economic systems.Oceana seeks to make our oceans more biodiverse and abundant by winning policy victories in the countries that govern much of the world’s marine life. They believe and make use of science to identify problems and solutions that achieve tangible results. Click here to learn more.
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