Final Straw Foundation
Oceans and Seas Fund • United Kingdom
Fighting plastic pollution
Final Straw Foundation is dedicated to preserving clean and protected waters by combating plastic pollution in the Solent, a unique coastal region in Britain. Through inspirational projects, awareness campaigns, and education, they empower individuals, communities, and businesses to take practical actions towards reducing plastic use and promoting positive environmental behaviors.
Reduce Marine Pollution
The escalating plastic crisis threatens marine life, annually, 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans, joining an existing 200 million metric tons. There is a critical and pressing need to reduce the volume of plastics and other debris currently polluting marine ecosystems. Milkywire supports organizations that are involved in plastic reduction and other cleanup efforts aimed at minimizing waste in the oceans.
Protect Marine Wildlife
Kenya
The Kenya Marine Mammal Network aims to safeguard dolphins and humpback whales threatened by fishing and plastic pollution along Kenya's coast. Through consistent data collection, the project seeks to establish the Lamu Archipelago as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) and assess one third of Kenya's coastline to identify critical areas for marine mammals.
Reduce Marine Pollution
Sweden
Pelagiska tackles plastic pollution on Sweden's west coast, where currents converge, accumulating plastic debris. By collecting plastic from the archipelago's islands before it breaks down into harmful microplastics, they can prevent an environmental disaster. With over 250 metric tonnes of marine debris collected in the last seven years, Pelagiska's efforts contribute to a cleaner and healthier ocean ecosystem.
Protect & Restore Marine Ecosystems
United Kingdom
Blue Marine Foundation is dedicated to restoring the ocean to health by protecting and restoring marine life. Using a combination of top-down interventions to improve ocean governance and bottom-up project delivery that empowers fishers and local communities, their mission is to see at least 30 percent of the world’s ocean under effective protection by 2030 and the other 70 percent managed in a responsible way.