Write a Love Letter to the Sea

Photo credit: Algalita

Your mission

Give the ocean a voice by sending a Love Letter to the Sea.

Time Commitment: 3 Hours

Range of Impact: Community, Global

This Action was created in partnership with Lost Art of Love Letters.

Why this Action is impactful

In today’s digital world, it’s rare to receive a beautifully designed handwritten note. Sending one is a great way to get the attention of influencers or decision-makers in your community! Your handwritten letter will stand out ask you show your appreciation for their work, or to ask them to support policies that protect the ocean and environment. 

What to know before getting started

Love Letters to the Sea is a creative letter-writing project that promotes positive change for our ocean. The letter you create can be sent to local businesses, decision-makers, influencers, or non-profits.

What to do

1. Determine who you’d like to send your letter to and why.

You could send your letter to:

• Your mayor, city council representative, or even president!
• Your congressional representative (If you’re in the US, use the links to find your representative and address to send your letter)
• A community leader
• A business CEO (small or big!)

Finding the right address: Look on your city, state, or country’s official website to see how to contact specific people. For companies and community leaders, try the company or person’s website to find their public mailing address.

2. Think about what message you want to send. Does the recipient of your letter already support the ocean or do things to address plastic pollution in your community? Send a letter of appreciation and gratitude. Do you want to encourage the person receiving your letter to support a certain policy or change in their company that would better protect the health of your community, the ocean, or the environment?  Use humor, art, and your authentic voice to share why you care and be clear with your ask!

3. Gather some paper and craft supplies then write and decorate your letter. If you don’t have any, ask a teacher, library, or community center if they have some you can use. Put on some music and let the creative juices flow.

Follow this guide for more inspiration and ideas!

Tips and Suggestions

• Add colorful artwork to the letter and envelope to help communicate your ideas and make it stand out.
• Repurpose old magazines, maps, and cards.
• If you’re not hand-delivering your letter, make sure the envelope can withstand shipping.
• Make sure to include enough postage.

Track your contribution

To submit your work and get recognized for your contribution to your community, complete the form below. If we approve your submission, you’ll be awarded 3 Hours.

We’re embracing AI and want to provide you with guidance on our expectations for how it fits with this Action. 

AI Stoplight:  Yellow (AI okay for research, proofing and ideation) This Action is asking you to create a physical letter written with your authentic, unique voice and stories that show the recipient your care and concern for the ocean/the environment. If you want to use AI to decide who to write to, research what policies they support or ways their work impacts the ocean, that’s great!

Create an account or login to track your progress.

If your submission is missing any required items, you’ll have the chance to revise and resubmit.

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