Fair winds and following seas, Alguita.
In 2023, we experienced a poignant moment in Algalita’s history—the sale of the Oceanographic Research Vessel Alguita. This vessel, once the heart and soul of our scientific expeditions, played a pivotal role in advancing global awareness of the plastic pollution...
Planting Seeds for a Plastic-Free Future
As we come to the close of 2024, our hearts are full of gratitude, and our minds are focused on the future. This year has been a pivotal one for Algalita—filled with remarkable accomplishments, powerful connections, and the realization that our work is not just making...
2024 Annual Update Video
Celebrating Algalita’s remarkable accomplishments and impact throughout 2024. The video showcases highlights such as the expansion of youth-led plastic pollution initiatives, the growth of the Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education, and the organization’s...
Reflections on Algalita’s 30th Anniversary Garden Gala at Heritage Farm
We hosted an initimate garden gala to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with our incredible community. Here’s to 30 years of truly revolutionary plastic pollution research and education!
Wayfinder Society Year End Report 2023-2024
Since Wayfinder Society’s launched in May 2023, students and educators from 112 countries engaged with our diverse ecosystem of support.
Reflections on Our 2024 Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration
Last month, we concluded the school year with the 2024 Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration! Watch the event recording and join us in celebrating progress and community.
Introducing the 2024 Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant Cohort
Here’s to the 2024 Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant Cohort and their incredible contributions to the plastic pollution movement!
In Memory of Marjorie
In Marjorie’s memory, we’ve planted a California native plant garden right outside our office and had a small remembrance stone made with her name and birth month flower – a Daffodil.
Grand Opening Party
Join us for an epic evening at Algalita headquarters celebrating Capt. Charles Moore and our sister nonprofit, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research.
An epic year for Algalita!
Creating meaningful human experiences has always been foundational to Algalita’s mission – and I intend for my annual letter to be no exception! I hope the updates I share with you today spark a sense hope and excitement, knowing that our organization continues to drive real change towards a cleaner and safer world.
BYO Week Was a Success!
Learn about Long Beach’s first BYO Week designed to promote reuse across businesses in our city.
Meet the Visionary Educators Behind the “Plastic Ocean” Classroom Experience Guide
We invited educators to help us create classroom lessons inspired by our keystone book, “Plastic Ocean”, written by our founder Captain Charles Moore…
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