Creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation can change the world.
There is no perfect environmentalist, and no magic fix for the environmental crisis. We need everyone participating in solutions and owning the responsibility to act — individually, collectively, locally and globally.
Parley addresses complex ocean threats with a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach. Combining the arts, education and communication, direct impact, material innovation, and scientific research, our initiatives bridge seemingly disparate groups, boost knowledge-sharing and build realistic frameworks for a crucial process of change.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
EDUCATION
Parley Ocean School initiatives take an immersive approach to environmental education, connecting learners of all ages with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to act. Developed with a global network of educators and experts, our in-person and online lessons balance local and global issues, connect big-picture thinking with immediate impacts, and instill in each individual a sense of place and agency within the movement to end today’s biggest marine threats. We tailor programs for local communities, corporate groups and are rolling out physical Ocean Schools at our AIR Stations throughout the world, starting in South Africa, Hawai’i and Chile.
ART PROGRAM
Parley for the Oceans was founded in the heart of the art community, with early supporters like Julian Schnabel and Ed Ruscha creating new work in support of the organization and the ocean cause. Parley has since expanded its program and collaborated on projects ranging from underwater sculptures to sustainable surfboards with leading contemporary artists including Doug Aitken, Walton Ford, Jenny Holzer, Pipilotti Rist, Rosemarie Trockel, David LaChapelle, Bharti Kher, Katharina Grosse, Peter Shuyff and Tobias Rehberger. Fostering collaboration within and beyond the art world, Parley works with artists and galleries to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and help end their destruction.
Ocean Plastic®
Developed by Parley and our network of material scientists, Ocean Plastic® is a range of premium materials for the sports, fashion, design and luxury industries made from intercepted and upcycled marine plastic debris.
Ocean Plastic® provides a replacement for virgin plastic materials across a range of applications and allows for the implementation of our long-term strategy: Parley AIR — Avoid, Intercept, Redesign. Working with major brands, fashion designers, furniture makers and more, we have created a global supply chain that continually removes plastic from ocean-facing island nations and transforms it into Symbols of Change — products that support the cause and our long-term vision for a Material Revolution.
Science & RESEARCH
Parley collaborates with a network of scientists, experts and innovators to advance and advocate for a deeper understanding of marine life, ecosystems, the spread of plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and human health. Our research subjects span whale snot to high-fashion textiles. With the help of our partners, we garner support for the protection and restoration of sea forests, boost eco-innovation in non-invasive marine mammal research, and collect data to inform stronger material standards alongside the development of new materials that can replace current plastics and work in harmony with nature.
Partnerships
Collaboration is the nucleus of Parley, and the heart and soul of our mission. Everyone has a role to play. To accelerate and grow the movement, we’ve formed alliances with major partners including adidas, American Express, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), Republic of Maldives, United Nations, World Bank, British Fashion Council, Dior, Brita, Talisker, Sea Change Project, Biofabricate and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, technology, finance, entertainment, sports, space and ocean exploration.
EXPLORE FEATURED INITIATIVES
Underwater Pavilions
Doug Aitken x Parley Underwater Pavilions operates as an observatory for ocean life, creating a variety of converging perceptual encounters and a portal to personal narratives in environmentalism.
PARLEY X CHRISTO & JEANNE-CLAUDE
Parley will be repurposing and recycling the fabric of the iconic ‘L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’ by the late Christo and Jeanne Claude.
ARTIST SCARVES SERIES
Marcel Dzama, Nathalie du Pasquier and Claudia Comte support Parley Foundation with limited edition scarves presented at Art Basel Paris
Parley x Christie's
Ten contemporary artworks artists donated to support the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
SURFBOARD ARTWORK SERIES
Leading artists Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Katharina Grosse, Keiichi Tanaami, Kenny Scharf and Rosemarie Trockel create limited edition series of surfboard art pieces to support Parley’s Cleanup Network.
VENICE BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA: PLASTICITY
Niccolo Casas unveils 3D-printed artwork made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
ARTIST FLAGS
Artist edition flags made from Ocean Plastic® for purchase supporting the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
PARLEY ARTIST EDITION OCEAN BAGS
Parley joins forces with renowned contemporary artists to launch limited-edition art bags supporting our Global Cleanup Network.
ARTIST EDITIONS
Tatiana Trouvé, Nigel Cooke, Vik Muniz and other artists support the oceans with exclusive prints and other editions.
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