How polluted is our ocean? That was the question researchers set out to find the answer to in 2015 when Ocean Wise launched Pollution Tracker. Over the past ten years, researchers in the program… Pollution Tracker has made waves since its launch in 2015, working tirelessly to protect the health of our ocean and all … Continued
For Earth Day 2025, the Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup team collaborated with Girl Up USA on an exciting project: the second annual Shoreline Cleanup Day of Action! Through this initiative, we provided 20 young ocean protectors across the United States with small grants to organize cleanups in their local communities. These cleanups took place in … Continued
Over one million volunteers have cleaned thousands of kilometres of shoreline since the initiative’s launch in 1994 Vancouver, April 22, 2025 – Today, in celebration of Earth Day, Ocean Wise released the 2024 Shoreline Cleanup Impact Report, marking 30 years of the conservation initiative. The report highlights the most common litter found on Canada’s shorelines … Continued
Each year, citizen science data collected by Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup volunteers reveals the “Dirty Dozen,” a list of the most-found litter across Canada. We wanted to share some suggestions of actions you can take to prevent the Dirty Dozen from appearing on our shorelines, with a focus on the reduction of single-use food and … Continued
Ready to say goodbye to plastic? Ocean Wise, in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Regional District of Nanaimo, has created a handy guide to help businesses reduce their plastic footprint. From reusables to smart shopping, we’ve rounded up five simple yet effective best practices that work for any business, anywhere. Best … Continued
The Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup, presented in the US by founding sponsor Tru Earth, provides citizen scientists, school groups, and any water lovers with the simplest way to take action in their communities. In fall 2024, Ocean Wise teamed up with EarthEcho International on an exciting project: the GenSea Shoreline Cleanup Challenge. Through this project, we … Continued
Grabbing yourself a hot drink this holiday season? Here’s what you need to know about your mug choice. We’re ranking five of the most common mug options based on their plastic and chemical pollution. #5 The Single-Use Plastic-Lined Paper Cup Coming in at number five is the single-use plastic-lined paper cup that you will get … Continued
As our Pollution Tracker team wraps up another field sampling season, it’s time to analyze our newly collected data. In this blog, we explore how we use tools to analyze our data, and how the data can be used to inform future conservation measures. What Kinds of Data Does Pollution Tracker Collect? Our Pollution Tracker … Continued
This Circular Economy Month, we’re digging into the old adage “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. In case you missed them, check out our first two blog posts, Reduce and Reuse! To recap, our first priority for waste prevention is to reduce! We don’t have to worry about waste disposal if we’re not creating waste. Then, once you … Continued
This Circular Economy Month, we’re digging into the old adage “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. If you haven’t seen it, check out our first blog post on ‘Reduce’ here! To recap, the most effective way to reduce your household waste is to avoid it in the first place! Refuse items that aren’t necessary, so that you don’t … Continued
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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.