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This journal is an ongoing log of our collective movement — a record of the people, projects and ideas that inspire our mission and move us forward. To keep up with the latest, check in here, follow our social media channels and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Wavelengths.
Parley Ocean School: Collaborating to Empower U.K. Youth
Together with Surfers Against Sewage we bring Parley Ocean School activations to youth across the UK to educate and empower future Ocean Guardians
Student Focus Competition: Sony World Photography Awards
Want to become Student Photographer of the Year? You could win a trip to London + €30k worth of Sony equipment for your university.
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.