Held annually since 2022, the Global Ocean Cleanup is a behavior science-based campaign to fight ocean plastic pollution through online and offline action. Together with hundreds of partners worldwide, we are combining art, storytelling, and community-based action to tackle the plastic pollution crisis.

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Impact to Date

102 Cleanups
led, funded, or facilitated, covering 86 miles of ocean and coast.

85.5 Tons
of waste removed from habitats worldwide by 5,700+ volunteers. 

16.5 Million
people reached with science-based behavior change storytelling.

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Partners & Results by Year

Each year, we carefully select and support community-based partners worldwide to participate in the Global Ocean Cleanup, providing more than $44,000 across 18 countries thus far. This work is made possible through the support of generous sponsors, renowned artists, and organizational partners like Sea Turtle Week. Explore partners and results by year at the links below.

Join the Movement

Join the millions of people taking action to fight ocean plastic pollution worldwide by signing up for our free 7-Day Fight Plastic Waste Challenge.

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Support the Global Ocean Cleanup

Your donations make our work possible. Make a tax-deductible donation in support of Oceanic Society today, and be a part of the global movement to fight ocean plastic pollution. Interested in sponsoring the next Global Ocean Cleanup? Get in touch to request sponsorship information.