Our Mission
Healthy Seas is a foundation committed to removing marine litter, especially fishing nets, to foster healthier seas and repurpose waste into innovative products.
Why now
“If we don’t act now, by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans.”
Explore our areas of action
Clean-ups
We have conducted clean-up operations from the depths of historical shipwrecks to abandoned fish farms and even a UNESCO-protected lake, always removing marine litter of all kinds, including ghost nets and ghost gear, and documenting the entanglement of marine life in them.
Nothing stops the brave team of volunteer divers from Ghost Diving, a founding partner of Healthy Seas, who operate all over the world
Our clean-up initiatives also extend beyond the depths to encompass coastal areas, where we engage the public and frequently collaborate with schools.
Education
In 2023 alone, nearly 15,000 individuals participated in almost 60 educational events organized by Healthy Seas’ dedicated team.
These events, held in collaboration with schools and the public, raise awareness about marine litter, climate change, marine animals, the circular economy, and sustainable consumption.
Participants learn about the impact of entanglement in fishing nets on marine life and experience our virtual reality simulation, immersing themselves as divers on a mission to clean a shipwreck from fishing nets.
Prevention
To truly protect our oceans, we must not only clean up but also close the tap on marine litter.
Our collaboration with the fishing industry is crucial for improving waste management processes.
By working closely with fisherman communities, harbor authorities, and the fish farming industry, we strive to recover old nets, recycle them, and educate industry stakeholders on best practices for net use and disposal.
Our impact in 2023
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