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International Conference: Microplastic Pollution in the Med Sea
Parley founder Cyrill Gutsch delivered a keynote address at the International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea (μ MED) held in Capri, Italy, Sept. 26-29
AWAY: ROUND BRITAIN WITH EMILY PENN
Parley Collaborator Emily Penn on her latest all-women eXXpedition researching microplastic pollution in UK waters
AWAY: Todos Santos
On Sunday, October 15th, a group of Parley collaborators came together to intercept thousands of pounds of debris from waters off Todos Santos, Mexico.
adidas Originals x Parley
We're collaborating with adidas Originals to encourage and equip the generation of eco innovation. Meet the the EQT Support ADV sneaker made using Parley Ocean Plastic™
PARLEY x SAS: 2017 AUTUMN BEACH CLEAN
Surfers Against Sewage has issued a rally cry for 300 intrepid UK-based Beach Clean Leaders to volunteer for a massive Autumn Beach Clean. Answer the call.
Parley Talks: NASA JPL
Artists and scientists come together at NASA JPL to share projects, ideas and visions for the Parley Deep Space Program and a new age of exploration.
Risky Business: Mining the Deep Sea
The same technological advances that allows us to discover new life in the deep sea now threaten it through a growing target of exploration: deep sea mining.
Ocean Optimism at Our Ocean 2017
Over one thousand European leaders, ocean advocates and corporations converged in Malta from Oct. 5-6 for the 2017 Our Ocean conference,
Why some scientists oppose a US ban on the shark fin trade
Some lawmakers support a total ban on US shark fin trade, but some conservation scientists are actually opposed. How can we better protect this imperiled apex predator?
Meet Kahi Pacarro of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
Kahi Pacarro, Parley ambassador, surfer and executive director of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, on the power of cleaning up, stoking the fire and walking the talk.
Intercept — Greetings from Away
It's best to avoid plastic in the first place, but that won't solve for what's already out there. The second pillar of Parley AIR is damage control for a throw-away society.
Away: A Seahorse
Even the tiniest sea creatures can have a huge impact on the heart. Justin Hofman shares the story behind his viral image.
The Plastic in Our Drinking Water
Results of a global tap water survey highlight the scale of our plastic problems and the need for more scientific research to inform solutions.
SIMA Awards: 2017 Environmentalist of the Year
Parley founder Cyrill Gutsch was honored in this year's Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Awards as 2017 Environmentalist of the Year.
Parley SnotBot® – Alaska
For a barometer of ocean health, scientists look to marine mammals at the top of the food web — and sometimes, their 'snot.'