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Managing Ghost Gear in Mexico

Ocean Conservancy

This blog was written by Claudia Cecilia Olimón, the Latin America GGGI Project Coordinator Consultant for Ocean Conservancy. She has more than 12 years working in ocean conservation. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Holds a MSc. in Ecosystem Management, a BSc. grade in Journalism.

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Tackling Ghost Gear in Mexico Waters

Ocean Conservancy

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. So far, 18 countries have joined the GGGI to contribute to a cleaner, safer and more resilient ocean. Bureo’s Net Positiva program operates through a shared-value model built around the ability to upcycle end-of-life fishing nets into products. Never miss an update.

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3 Ways You Can #SeaTheChange

Ocean Conservancy

I am inspired to work to keep our ocean cleaner every day because I’m not alone as I face a tidal wave of trash heading to our ocean. This year you can be the change that helps the ocean #SeatheChange. All you need to do is to join our league of ocean heroes and come out and clean up ! From Parks to the Ocean.

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48 Eco Friendly Products You Can Buy Today to Help Stop Plastic Pollution

Onya

One million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from plastic pollution in our oceans. Recycled Ocean Plastic Eyewear. Sea2see collects ocean plastic waste, nets, and ropes in coordination with fishing communities in Spain to create their Italian designed eyewear. Upcycled Eco Friendly Handbags.

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Kathleen Hebert: Protecting the Puget Sound through Activism and Investment

Washington Nature

by Anya Blaney The catastrophic demise of sea stars prompted Kathleen Hebert, a tidepool enthusiast, to start working immediately on the conservation of the waters surrounding her home in the Pacific Northwest. In 2015, she became a Northwest Conservation Philanthropy Fellow.