Powerful Partnerships for a Cleaner Ocean and a Sustainable Future

Powerful Partnerships for a Cleaner Ocean and a Sustainable Future

Discover Our Partners

Our partners

In the realm of partnerships, Healthy Seas stands firm in its commitment to collaboration as the cornerstone of our mission . For the past decade, our powerful partnerships have driven impactful marine conservation and fostered a circular economy. With the unwavering support
of our partners, we have expanded our reach, disseminating our message of marine litter mitigation, circular economy, and biodiversity preservation across various sectors worldwide. Our partners amplify our impact by engaging their employees, customers, and investors in our cause.

Partnering with Healthy Seas can take many forms, and we are open to exploring custom collaborations to achieve our shared goals.

Pascal Van Erp, Deputy Director of the Foundation
Our partners range from
Credits: Picture: Keith Chu_Ghost Diving USA

Our partners range from

those focusing on our core pillars—clean-ups, education, and prevention—through regular or bespoke projects, to those integrating our mission into their CSR strategies and supporting all our activities.

Whether using ECONYL® yarn by Aquafil in their products, providing recycling or logistics support, offering mobility services during our missions, lending expertise, or giving us visibility in various industries and cultural areas, each partner plays a crucial role in our journey.

Together, we can create a cleaner ocean and a more sustainable future.

Check out some content we created, with some of our partners, below:

Our Current Partners

FOUNDING PARTNERS

Ghost Diving

Non-profit

Is an international non-profit organization of volunteer technical divers specialized in the removal of lost fishing gear and other marine debris since 2009. The organization was formerly known as Ghost Fishing.

Aquafil

Synthetic fiber producer

One of the main producers of nylon 6 in Italy and in the world. In 2011 Aquafil implemented ECONYL® Regeneration System, an innovative system that produces nylon 6 from pre and post-consumer waste.

Forebel

Sustainable Socks

Forebel was the first in line to take on the journey from waste to wear with their Healthy Seas Socks collection. Since its establishment in 1996, Forebel has licensed socks to several well-known brands and has become a trusted sock-partner for the international retail market.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Strategic Partners co-develop long-term, flagship projects with Healthy Seas, combining significant financial commitment with hands-on collaboration to deliver measurable impact and high-value sustainability storytelling.

Hyundai Motor Europe

Car Manufacturer

Hyundai is a pioneer in zero-emission mobility. In 2020, more than 13% of Hyundai cars sold in Europe were zero-emission vehicles, making Hyundai one of the leading manufacturers in terms of fleet share as well as total sales of zero-emission vehicles in Europe.

DWS Group

Asset Managers

Aspires to be one of the world’s leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

arena

Swimwear and sportswear

Arena S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturing company of competitive swimwear. The company is currently headquartered in Tolentino, Italy. It has subsidiaries in France, Germany, and the United States, and also operates through a global network of distributors and licensees.

Gamomat

Game Developer

German-based online game developer focusing on delivering an outstanding gaming experience for slot fans.

Object Carpet

Carpet Manufacturer

At OBJECT CARPET, beauty and practicality always go hand in hand. The carpets are durable and robust, with an exciting colour palette. All OBJECT CARPET styles are also free from harmful emissions and are bitumen-free, latex-free, and PVC-free. They bear the German Federal Environmental Agency’s Blue Angel ecolabel, have been tested by TÜV and are suitable for people with allergies.

National Postcode Lottery

Charity Lottery

The Nationale Postcode Loterij is the biggest charity lottery in the Netherlands. Forty percent of the proceeds of this lottery are donated amongst 81 charities, which, in 2010 amounted to over 270 million euros.

REGULAR PARTNERS

Regular Partners support Healthy Seas’ core activities such as clean-ups, education, and prevention through steady contributions that enable continuous action and transparent impact reporting.

Bracenet

Accessories

Bracenet joined Healthy Seas early on and started producing braceltes and other accessories using fishing nets recovered mostly by fisherman partners with Healthy Seas and from some diving missions.

Dr.Belter

Cosmetics

DR.BELTER® is a family-run high-end cosmetics business in the North of Germany. By choosing DR.BELTER® skincare, users can join us in this endeavor

Xometry

AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing

Xometry supported various projects of Healthy Seas through Blue Friday’s Campaigns.

Earnest

Sustainability App

Introduce employees to the topic of sustainability, inspire applicants with your commitment and realize measurable savings. Easy and quick to implement.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Supporting Partners contribute with smaller or flexible financial support, helping sustain Healthy Seas’ mission and extend ocean protection efforts through shared values and communication.

Impactful Partner Projects

Restoring Life Below Water – How Healthy Seas Supports Biodiversity Through Ocean Cleanups and Circularity

29 April 2025

A Sea Floor Reborn The first time we dove near the abandoned fish farm off Ithaca, the seabed was eerily quiet. Massive plastic rings, sunken like ghosts of past industry, lay cracked and heavy on the sea floor. Thick, tangled fishing nets choked the light from above, pressing down on what remained of the seagrass […]

Employee Engagement and Ocean Conservation: Strengthening Corporate Culture

26 March 2025

The Power of Employee Engagement in Sustainability Sustainability-driven employee engagement programs create tangible benefits for both businesses and their workforce. Research indicates that companies with strong sustainability initiatives experience higher retention rates, improved morale, and greater productivity. A study by Deloitte found that purpose-driven companies have 40% higher employee retention rates. Additionally, 71% of professionals […]

From Products to Purpose: How Conservation Projects Engage Influencers for Authentic Impact

14 March 2025

Are Influencers Losing Interest in Your Brand? Turn Them Back—And Clean the Ocean in the Process. The golden era of traditional influencer marketing is fading. Sending out free products and hoping for a few promotional posts is no longer enough. In an age where consumers are increasingly skeptical of brand authenticity, influencers—especially those in fashion, […]

From Sea Waste to Circular Solutions: What the Circular Economy Really Means at Healthy Seas

16 July 2025

Protecting the Ocean, One Net at a Time From the start, Healthy Seas was created with a vision that connects ocean conservation with circular economy. Our payoff—“a journey from waste to wear”—reflects this DNA. One of our founding partners was Aquafil, the company behind ECONYL® regenerated nylon. Their groundbreaking process made it possible to turn […]

Education for Impact: How Businesses Can Shape Future Generations Through Ocean Conservation

20 January 2025

Why Education is Key to Ocean Conservation Education is the foundation of meaningful change. The ocean, covering 71% of Earth’s surface, generates 70% of the oxygen we breathe and regulates the global climate. Despite its vital role, its health is often overlooked. Education bridges this gap, connecting people to the unseen challenges of marine ecosystems […]