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Seagrasses: More than a Blue Carbon Solution

Seagrasses: More than a Blue Carbon Solution

Seagrasses are some of the most diverse habitats in the world. Why are they so important? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Saithya Ullas

Mangroves: Underrated Climate Change Heroes

Mangroves: Underrated Climate Change Heroes

Mangroves do wonders in their native areas. They lock away carbon and is a critical habitat to many. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 12th January, 2023

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Saithya Ullas

Why protect blue carbon ecosystems?

Why protect blue carbon ecosystems?

Preserving blue carbon ecosystems is a part of preserving Our Future. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 6th January, 2023

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Saithya Ullas

Men Make Waves Too

Men Make Waves Too

The Ocean plays a bigger role in our mental health than we realise. Here’s how our Ocean contributes to men’s mental heath. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th November, 2022

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Zayna Zubair

COP 27: Final Takeaways

COP 27: Final Takeaways

COP 27 was the third longest COP in history. Was it everything we expected? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 25th November, 2022

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Is Regenerative Fashion the future? In short: Yes.

Is Regenerative Fashion the future? In short: Yes.

Introducing regenerative fashion: An upgrade from sustainable fashion. Read what it is, why it’s important, and what you should be wearing now. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 18th November, 2022

Author: Lydia Dupree

Taking the

Taking the "fast" out of fast fashion

Overwhelmed by fast fashion? Lydia Dupree is sharing how to take the fast out of fast fashion and better care for our environment in the process. Here are 5 ways to transition to slow fashon. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 18th November, 2022

Updated: 21st November, 2022

Author: Lydia Dupree

COP 27: The progress so far

COP 27: The progress so far

With critical negotiations for implementation underway, here are some notable advancements from the first week of COP 27. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 14th November, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

What can we expect from COP 27?

What can we expect from COP 27?

We need to "blue" the Paris Agreement and keep Ocean-based climate action at the heart of conversations. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 24th October, 2022

Updated: 14th November, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Ahead of COP 27: Where are we with Ocean action?

Ahead of COP 27: Where are we with Ocean action?

Since COP 26 in Glasgow, has there been enough progress on Ocean action? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 24th October, 2022

Updated: 14th November, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Ocean Generation: Endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Project

Ocean Generation: Endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Project

Our Ocean Intelligence approach has been endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Project. Let’s unpack what that means (and celebrate). Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 24th October, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Storm Birch

How to turn Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Agency

How to turn Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Agency

You’re not alone in feeling anxious about our planet. We're sharing what eco-anxiety is, why it's not such a bad thing, and how to deal with it healthily. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 1st September, 2022

Our Impact: The Cost of our Daily Ocean Activities

Our Impact: The Cost of our Daily Ocean Activities

We need to utilise the Ocean more carefully when addressing tourism, recreational activities and marine traffic. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 31st August, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Fishermen: Part of the bycatch solution in Hong Kong

Fishermen: Part of the bycatch solution in Hong Kong

How fishermen are helping create bycatch hotspot maps in Hong Kong to protect dolphins and porpoises. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 4th August, 2022

Author: Storm Birch

Our Impact: What Resources Do We Extract from the Ocean?

Our Impact: What Resources Do We Extract from the Ocean?

From seafood to minerals, we extract a lot from the Ocean. But at what cost? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 29th July, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Our Impact:  Why We Need to Protect Our Coastlines

Our Impact: Why We Need to Protect Our Coastlines

We cannot continue developing coastal infrastructures without prioritising the Ocean. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 22nd July, 2022

Updated: 29th July, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

What Ocean action has emerged from the UN Ocean Conference?

What Ocean action has emerged from the UN Ocean Conference?

Let’s dive in: Here’s what action came from the UN Ocean Conference. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 7th July, 2022

Author: Storm Birch

Expedition to the Galapagos Islands

Expedition to the Galapagos Islands

Ocean Generation’s founder, Jo Ruxton, visits a destination she dreamt of since childhood, the Galapagos islands. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 29th September, 2022

Author: Jo Ruxton

Our Impact: It’s not just plastic polluting our Ocean!

Our Impact: It’s not just plastic polluting our Ocean!

Marine pollution can be observed in many different forms. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

World Ocean Day 2022

World Ocean Day 2022

This World Ocean Day, let's take collective action to protect our Ocean. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2022

Author: Ellie White

Silent Conflict: Environmental Conservation in Times of War

Silent Conflict: Environmental Conservation in Times of War

Parallel to the losses of human lives, nature is also suffering with the impact of armed conflicts around the world. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Catarina Lopes

Our Impact: How does the C word impact our Ocean? (Climate, we mean Climate)

Our Impact: How does the C word impact our Ocean? (Climate, we mean Climate)

With rising temperatures and melting ice sheets, climate (the C word of our time!) change has had a massive impact on the Ocean. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Saithya Ullas

Dear Ocean, sorry we didn’t write back

Dear Ocean, sorry we didn’t write back

Why is our Ocean important, and how is the impact of climate change affecting communities in Sri Lanka? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Zayna Zubair

Puerto Escondido’s Plastic Pollution Crisis and the Activists trying to save their Ocean

Puerto Escondido’s Plastic Pollution Crisis and the Activists trying to save their Ocean

Puerto Escondido’s influx of tourism has placed a massive strain on its infrastructure. Find out more about the people who are making an impact. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Tamara Davison

How to take action this World Ocean Day

How to take action this World Ocean Day

This World Ocean Day on 8 June 2022, will highlight the theme Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean. Let's find out the different ways you can take action. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Ellie White

Our Impact

Our Impact

How are we impacting our Ocean? Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 1st April, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Ellie White

Ocean Generation at Dubai Expo 2020

Ocean Generation at Dubai Expo 2020

Check out our time at the Dubai Expo 2020 Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 29th March, 2022

Author: Jo Ruxton

Kickstarting 2022 by bringing the Ocean into the classroom for students in the South-West of England.

Kickstarting 2022 by bringing the Ocean into the classroom for students in the South-West of England.

Rolling out our initial pilot of the programme in March 2022, Ocean Generation will deliver a bespoke school presentation with an aim to bring the Ocean into the classroom. Through schools primarily in the South-West of England, Ocean Generation will engage with local children, teachers and the wider community to inspire action and awareness. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 11th March, 2022

How your wallet could save the world

How your wallet could save the world

Your money is so powerful. It could help tackle the climate crisis or fan the flames. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 10th March, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Ellie White

5 podcasts to listen into for creative career advice

5 podcasts to listen into for creative career advice

Here are our top 5 podcasts to listen to for career inspiration. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Ellie White

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  • Seagrasses: More than a Blue Carbon Solution

    Seagrasses: More than a Blue Carbon Solution

    Seagrasses are some of the most diverse habitats in the world. Why are they so important?

  • Mangroves: Underrated Climate Change Heroes

    Mangroves: Underrated Climate Change Heroes

    Mangroves do wonders in their native areas. They lock away carbon and is a critical habitat to many.

  • Why protect blue carbon ecosystems?

    Why protect blue carbon ecosystems?

    Preserving blue carbon ecosystems is a part of preserving Our Future.

  • Wavemaker Stories

    Paid: Wavemaker Stories is an opportunity for you to create short video content for our social media pages, in line with our theme, and be a voice for our Ocean.

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    Top 15 Facts on Plastic Pollution

    Check out our top 15 plastic pollution facts. Our materials are produced by scientific researchers and build on our 10 years expertise as leaders in plastic and the Ocean.

  • Ocean Generation: Who We Are

    Ocean Generation: Who We Are

  • What's the Problem with Fast Fashion?

    What's the Problem with Fast Fashion?

    Fast fashion, slow fashion, and what you can do to make planet-friendly fashion decisions.

  • The History of Ocean Pollution

    The History of Ocean Pollution

    Find out where plastic came from, and the impact it's been having ever since.

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    DONATE

    By donating to us you will be supporting our movement to tackle Ocean threats, develop practical solutions, and seek to influence policy change. Without you, we cannot continue our vital work. Together we can support our natural life support system, the Ocean. Every single penny really does count. Thank you.

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    How to get involved with beach cleans

    Beach cleans is one way that you can help reduce the plastic pollution problem – and have some fun at the same time.

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