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DONATE TO THE LARGEST CLEANUP IN HISTORY
DONATE TO THE LARGEST CLEANUP IN HISTORY
Support the cleanup by becoming a donor to The Ocean Cleanup. See your impact with our impact calculator.
Expanding operations in the greater LA region
Expanding operations in the greater LA region
Interceptor 007 in Los Angeles’ Ballona Creek is getting some backup. By 2028, we aim to have two more Interceptors deployed in the Los Angeles and San Gabri...
How much do you know about the ocean? Take this quiz!
How much do you know about the ocean? Take this quiz!
Easily create interactive experiences that increase conversion and bring traffic.
Venice Beach Reactions to Real Trash From the Pacific Ocean
Venice Beach Reactions to Real Trash From the Pacific Ocean
The ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, and home to an incredible diversity of life... but also to tons of plastic. Plastic that made it to the ocean ac...
Our research about loggerhead turtles in the Indian Ocean
Our research about loggerhead turtles in the Indian Ocean
What is our strategy to tackle ghost gear?
What is our strategy to tackle ghost gear?
The Ocean Cleanup's comprehensive strategy towards ridding the ocean of plastic includes using our research to advocate for stronger regulations to cut plastic pollution.
Tackling plastic pollution in Jakarta
Tackling plastic pollution in Jakarta
Indonesia is a key focus of our 30 Cities Program, with deployments planned for Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali), and Tasikmalaya (West Java). However, these will no...
Sign up for our Volunteer Database
Sign up for our Volunteer Database
Join our volunteer database and help our local partners on the ground
What happens to the trash we collect?
What happens to the trash we collect?
Since the beginning of The Ocean Cleanup, we have always planned to do something valuable with the plastic we clean up. We aim to keep this plastic from entering the environment again – either by creating durable new products or processing it otherwise.
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START YOUR FUNDRAISER
START YOUR FUNDRAISER
Fundraise for cleaner oceans on your birthday, challenge yourself to an exercise target, or clean up your local beach. Get inspired and get started.
APPLY FOR A JOB
APPLY FOR A JOB
To succeed in our mission, we need to complete one of the most ambitious engineering projects on the face of the planet. Designing mega-structures capable of lasting in the harshest of environments is not easy. If you are a master problem solver and are willing to do whatever it takes to build a clean future, we want you at The Ocean Cleanup.
BUY MERCH
BUY MERCH
Our merchandise collection was created for one reason: to continue to build our movement against ocean plastic pollution. When you purchase an item from any of our partners below, a donation will be made in support of The Ocean Cleanup.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic. We aim to remove 90% of the floating plastic with the help of ocean cleanup systems and river interception technologies.
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST
Join the largest cleanup in history and become a citizen scientist. Help The Ocean Cleanup gather data on plastic in waterways around the world to help us optimize our global cleanup strategy. Such an undertaking is a great challenge, and we can only do this with your help. No degree or experience is necessary, generally, all you need is a smartphone.
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CLEANUP PROGRESS DASHBOARD
CLEANUP PROGRESS DASHBOARD
Track our progress on this dashboard and learn more about upcoming and deployed cleanup solutions, for both rivers and oceans.
THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world and is located between Hawaii and California. Scientists of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation have conducted the most extensive analysis ever of this area.
RIVER POLLUTION SOURCES MAP
RIVER POLLUTION SOURCES MAP
Rivers are a major source of plastic waste in the oceans. We estimate that 1000 rivers, are accountable for nearly 80% of global annual riverine plastic emissions, which range between 0.8 – 2.7 million metric tons per year, with small urban rivers amongst the most polluting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
Since the beginning of The Ocean Cleanup, we have always planned to do something valuable with the plastic we clean up. We aim to keep this plastic from entering the environment again – either by creating durable new products or processing it otherwise.
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FAQs
FAQs
How long will the cleanup take? To what depth do you need to clean up? How can I help support your mission? Find the answers to FAQs here.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
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