Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

10 Ocean Conservation Startups Fighting Marine Pollution


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The statistics on marine pollution are staggering: an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every single year, equivalent to dumping a garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every minute.


This crisis impacts everything from coral reefs and endangered species to the seafood on our plates.


For decades, the fight to save our oceans was led primarily by large, established non-profits. Today, however, a new, dynamic force has emerged: the ocean conservation startup.


These ventures are attracting significant investment and deploying cutting-edge technology to tackle pollution at its source, in rivers, and in the open ocean. They represent the leading edge of sustainable ocean tech.

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