4ocean Stories
4ocean Stories
Working for Good in Paradise: 4ocean Bali
4ocean Bali is a testament to the drive, courage, and persistence of the individuals who work tirelessly to clean the ocean and coastlines against an onslaught of plastic and trash, inspiring the next generation to think about the future to solve the plastic pollution problems of tomorrow.
2-Year Anniversary and Cleanup! What a Year....
4ocean's main headquarters is located in Boca Raton, FL and is where our first community beach cleanup was held. It's also where our daily cleanup crew operations started before expanding to multiple areas in South Florida and then to Indonesia and the Caribbean soon after. To celebrate our two-year anniversary, we decided to host a cleanup right where it all began. And as far as attendance goes, it was our biggest ever!!!
What a Year it has Been for 4ocean - Thank You
2018 has been an absolutely epic year for 4ocean. There is so much to be proud of and it's all because of you guys. Together we have removed over 2.5 million pounds of trash from the ocean and coastlines. Let's take a quick look back at all that was accomplished.
4ocean Helping Advance Science in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - The Vortex Swim
There is a man, an adventurer, an incredible athlete that is out in the middle of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch today free swimming in the vast blue expanse of the now infamous trash gyre to raise awareness about and help advance the science of plastic pollution in the ocean. This expedition is called The Vortex Swim and it is helping move the needle on the science of ocean plastic pollution.
Meet Our Partner: Florida Atlantic University® Marine Research Lab
What happens from the time leatherbacks are hatchlings to the time they're adults? That's exactly what our partner, Florida Atlantic University® Marine Research Lab, is trying to find out. They're one of the only institutions in the world to successfully raise leatherback hatchlings in the lab. Here's why that matters.
What Does it Mean to be "Ocean Positive?" SeaTrees Knows
SeaTrees are a new concept in ocean conservation from SustainableSurf.org. These "regenerative" projects create an #OceanPositive effect because they protect and restore critical habits that sequester carbon at up to 5x's the rate of terrestrial forests. Learn more about SustainableSurf.org and what you can do to plant your first SeaTree.
New Guinness World Record - 4ocean Helps Set the Mark for Largest Underwater Cleanup!
The 4ocean team hit the water in an attempt to help break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Underwater Cleanup. It was a group effort that included people from all over the world coming together for one purpose –– to clean the ocean. Having pulled thousands of pounds of trash and debris from the ocean, check inside to see just how many people it took to set the new mark.
World Oceans Day 2019: 4ocean Taking the Big Apple by Storm and a Rockaway Beach Cleanup
Each year we mark World Oceans Day on our calendar knowing that it's one of our biggest opportunities to reach millions of people around the world at once with our message of a cleaner ocean. This year, New York City, the United Nations, the Peace Boat, and Rockaway Beach played host to the 4ocean team for the weekend and as it turns out, World Oceans Day 2019 was an adventure beyond our wildest expectations.
Healing with the Ocean: Crossing for a Cure with Ben Mudge
Traveling 80 miles across the Gulfstream in the Atlantic Ocean can be a daunting task in a boat. Now think about making that same crossing on a paddleboard — intimidating, right? Now imagine that you have cystic fibrosis, an inherited disorder that causes damage to your lungs as well as other organs. Do you think you could make it?
Meet OctoGirl: Octopus Superhero
For our May 2019 bracelet, we had the chance to showcase an animal that generally doesn't get a lot of attention when it comes to ocean conservation––the incredible octopus. But thanks to "Octo Girl" and her research, these animals may play an even bigger role in the future health of coral reefs and the ocean.
