The 2026 World Ocean Day action theme is "Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet". This focus supports the global goal of protecting at least 30% of the world's lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (the goal) to help solve climate and biodiversity crises.
2026 will be the 30th year that Plastics SA coordinates South Africa’s participation in the International Coastal Clean-up – the world’s biggest volunteer effort for ocean health. For more information visit www.cleanupandrecycle.co.za
Clean-ups have allowed for greater awareness and monitoring of the marine litter problem. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of organisations such as Ocean Conservancy, The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The African Waste Network and Plastics|SA, who have added their weight to ensuring that more people in Africa, and […]