Plastic pollution has become one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Worldwide, on average eight billion kilos of plastics end up in our oceans every year – that is 23.000 kilos every single minute. Those plastics, ranging from large to microscopically small, cause devastating effects on the environment, animals and possibly ourselves. We no longer want to be on the sidelines.

By the Ocean we Unite is a Dutch foundation with charitable status (ANBI) that contributes to preventing more plastics from ending up in our oceans. Through the organization sailing expeditions we conduct research, create awareness, educate and activate people, organisations and governments to make much-needed changes. By joining forces with partners worldwide we increase our outreach and positive impact. Collecting scientific data on microplastics in the water surface using the trawlshare program of the 5 Gyres Institute. Whether it be lake, river, sea or ocean, we combine the collection of data with awareness: taking the general public, companies and politicians sailing with us. Spin-off: lectures, documentaries, school programs.