Looking back on 2018, it has been a year of momentum and accomplishments, expansion and milestones. But now, having some time to reflect and really look back on what an incredible year it has been for 4ocean as a company and for the ocean as a whole, there is so much to be proud of and it's all because of YOU!!!
Watch the short video below to see how purchasing a 4ocean recycled bracelet contributed to ocean cleanup and many other amazing causes in 2018.....
Together, we pulled more than 2.5 million pounds of trash from the ocean and coastlines...
- ...worked with Carbonfund.org to offset over 3.2 million pounds of atmospheric CO2 and Polar Bears International to help save polar bears.
- ...outplanted 40 new staghorn coral colonies, a threatened species in the Florida Keys, with the Coral Restoration Foundation...
- ...supported Earth Day Network's Canopy Project and their goal to plant 7.8 billion trees by 2020, one for every person on earth...
- ...released more than 300 sea turtles with the help of the FAU Marine Research Lab...
- ...raised awareness about the plight of the overfished Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark and helped gather signatures for Project AWARE®'s #Divers4Makos petition...
- ...raised more than $30,000 for the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, which is researching the source of harmful algal blooms in Florida...
- ...celebrated SeaLegacy's successful petition to ban gill nets in California...
- ...planted 277 mangroves in the Indian River Lagoon with Conservation International to create homes for baby sea animals...
- ...helped raise awareness about endangered manatee populations and adopted a sweet little manatee named Una from Save The Manatee Club®...
- ...collaborated with BirdLife International to raise awareness about declining seabird populations around the world...
- ...and backed a crucial campaign to help save the highly endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction.
4ocean also...
- ...helped raise awareness about ocean cleanup and plastic at the Venice Film Festival...
- ...won the Surfer Magazine Agent of Change Award...
- ...was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs List...
- ...opened up headquarters in Haiti and Bali...
We are inspired every day to make a difference by all of you who follow us on social media, join in the conversations, come to our cleanups, buy our products, and make changes in your lives so that the ocean has a sustainable future for generations to come.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up-to-date on everything that is happening at 4ocean in 2019 and beyond. And don't forget to check back at 4ocean.com regularly to see all the exciting new products this year.
