The Classroom Toolkit That Became a Movement
Discover how Algalita’s education toolkits grew from hand-packed boxes into a global movement empowering students to tackle plastic pollution!
Introducing Clean Bay Collective: A Citizen Movement to Watch, Understand, and Protect Alamitos Bay
At Algalita, we have spent decades traveling the world studying plastic pollution and supporting communities in environmental science. But no matter how far our work has taken us, there is one place we always return to: Alamitos Bay. It is the water that holds the...
From Place to Planet: Algalita’s 2025 Year in Review
To Our Algalita Community, As I look back on this year, I am struck by how beautifully Algalita’s local and global work intertwined. For years, we have been both a community-rooted Southern California organization and a global resource for educators and young leaders....
The Reality of Plastic Pollution: Insights from 15 Years in the Field
Fifteen years ago, I stumbled upon a late-night interview with Captain Charles Moore on The David Letterman Show, and it changed the course of my life. At the time, I was a musician working in the industry, with no background in science or environmental activism. But...
Introducing Our College Perspectives Event Series
This past spring, we hosted College Perspectives—a virtual event series created by students, for students. From February through April, we brought together inspiring college student panelists from around the world who are leading efforts to fight plastic pollution in...
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!
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