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15 science-backed plastic pollution facts, shared by Ocean Generation: experts in Ocean health since 2009. Read to learn about marine pollution, microplastics, and how plastic impacts human health.
23/02/2021 · Storm Birch

15 Plastic Pollution Facts You Should Know

Understanding these key facts about plastic pollution and marine litter is the first step to ensuring a healthier, sustainable future for all life on Earth.

Sea otters hold hands to not drift apart, a Wavemaker Story by Katie.
07/03/2024 · Katie Curtis-Smith

The art of not drifting apart: life lessons from sea otters

Katie, a Wavemaker, shares how sea otters at the Seattle Aquarium influenced her thinking as a biologist and explains what we can all learn from these animals.

Balancing community and conservation in polar wildlife conflicts
11/10/2024 · Thi Nguyen

Balancing conservation and community in polar wildlife conflicts

Fostering coexistence between people and wildlife is vital to support wildlife conservation and human well-being. In both land and marine environments, mitigating these conflicts involves strategic approaches and collaboration between scientists and local communities. By understanding the diverse attitudes towards conservation, we can develop policies that effectively address the needs of all stakeholders.

Mangrove tree growing out of water. Mangroves are climate change heroes thanks to their ability to sequester 3 - 5 times more carbon than normal forests.
23/04/2023 · Saithya Ullas

Mangroves: Underrated Climate Change Heroes

Did you know: Mangrove Trees can sequester 3 - 5 times more carbon than terrestrial forests. Dive in to discover more about this unsung climate change hero.

Protecting and restoring coastlines starts with us.
01/07/2024 · Jemma Sargeant

How can we protect and restore our coastlines?

Vital ecosystems like mangrove forests exist almost exclusively in coastal regions. But the coast is also home to more than one third of the word's population. We're exploring how we can protect and restore these important regions.

Why can some animals live in fresh and saltwater?
17/04/2025 · Will Steen

Why can some animals live in fresh and saltwater?

Look into a river and you will find very different animals to the Ocean, even if they are just a few miles apart. Why are these wet worlds so different? Join us to explore the difficulties of swimming between the two worlds, some of the incredible journeys of the fish, like salmon, eels and bull sharks, that overcome them.

Incredible Ocean photo. Waves of the Ocean are in a spiral formation.
27/10/2023 · Saithya Ullas

7 Ocean wins from COP27

Was COP a success? Here are 7 Ocean wins from COP27, the biggest disappointments & climate action we can take to ensure a healthy planet.

Ocean Conscious Future with Traditions, Wavemaker Story posted by Ocean Generation
24/10/2024 · Natthanicha Luengvoraphan

Can traditions become Ocean-friendly? The story of Thailand’s Loy Krathong Festival

Ferra, a Wavemaker shares an inspiring example of how traditions can become environmentally friendly through her experience with Thailand’s Loy Krathong Festival.

15 simple actions you can take to fight climate change and protect the Ocean, shared by Ocean Generation. Dark blue, foamy wave washing onto a beach.
31/05/2023 · Storm Birch

15 Climate actions you can take to restore the Ocean’s health

15 simple climate actions you can take to restore the Ocean’s health and reduce your carbon footprint. Making a positive environmental difference starts here.

Hand reaching out into the Ocean water.
16/11/2023 · Jemma Sargeant

What to expect from COP28

Everything you need to know ahead of the world's 28th climate conference: COP28.

Surviving the polar regions, animal strategies and adaptations. Explained by Ocean Generation
14/10/2024 · Thi Nguyen

Surviving the Polar Regions: Animal strategies and adaptations

The polar regions are one of Earth’s most unique environments, with extreme conditions that challenges the survival of their inhabitants. Polar species have developed remarkable adaptations to thrive in the cold, harsh climates and limited food availability. As climate change impacts these fragile ecosystems, understanding how polar species adapt is crucial for their future survival.