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Ocean Conservancy

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Ocean Conservancy
Address: 2029 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-429-5609;
Phone: 800-519-1541;
Web: www.oceanconservancy.org
Established: 1972. Description: Dedicated to worldwide protection of marine wildlife and their habitats and to conservation of coastal oceans and ocean resources. Supports major international efforts to protect wildlife species threatened by international trade. Maintains 9 regional offices around the country. Members: 500,000 members and volunteers. Dues: $25/year.
Publications: Blue Planet (quarterly); free to members.

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SOURCES: Ocean Conservancy on Marine Debris; Worldwatch Institute on Plastic Bags.
The UN Environment Programme and the Ocean Conservancy marked the day with a report on marine litter, from discarded fishing gear, to cigarette butts and plastic bags, which the Environment Programme's director called signs of systemic waste.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ocean Conservancy is marking its 24th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 19, 2009, to encourage the greening of the world's oceans and coasts--and calculating the many tons of trash collected in the process.
 
 
 
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