A global campaign to fight plastic pollution.
In partnership with SEE Turtles, the 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup will take place on June 13–14, 2026, uniting organizations worldwide to remove ocean plastic and protect marine habitats. Generous sponsorship is provided by Planet Oat.
Ocean Cleanup Locations & Partners
This year, we’re proud to support 14 funded partner organizations across 14 countries on 5 continents. Organizations will clean ecologically important and polluted coastal or ocean habitats with support from exclusive sponsor Planet Oat. Each partner will also transform collected waste into artwork for a friendly competition, with the chance to earn additional funding.
Limpiemos Yucatan Fundacion GMA
Since 2019, this grassroots network has removed 113+ tons of waste with 20,000 volunteers along the Yucatan Peninsula. In 2026, they'll clean a biodiversity corridor from Celestún to El Cuyo, with their "Marea Circular" program exchanging collected waste for groceries to drive sustained community participation.
Olive Ridley Project Pakistan
Working at Hawke's Bay Beach near Karachi — a critical green sea turtle nesting site — the team will clear 400–500 kg of debris from a 5 km stretch, upcycling collected ghost nets into dog leashes, horse lead ropes, and bracelets that generate income for women in local fishing villages.
ARCAS Guatemala
One of Guatemala's most respected conservation organizations, ARCAS will clean 3 miles of Pacific coast beaches in Chiquimulilla while weaving the event into their Parlama Beach Soccer Championship — awarding teams points for cleanup participation through an Eco-Scoring system that connects conservation to community.
Projeto Mar Sem Lixo
Active since 2010, "Project Sea Without Trash" will target the mangrove forest of São João Island in Cabo Frio — a vital marine nursery threatened by plastic and sewage. Schools, fishermen, divers, and businesses will take part, with Projeto Mar Sem Lixo translating cleanup data into formal policy recommendations for local authorities.
SEAS-Egypt
Operating along Egypt's Red Sea coast, SEAS engages youth, women, and schools through their Bahar Observatory program. In 2026, the team will cover 2–3 miles of coastline targeting ~1.5 tons of mixed waste, with organic materials composted, recyclables directed to local workshops, and non-recyclables safely processed.
Blue Carbon
With 20+ active partnerships and 6,000+ pounds of coastal waste removed, Blue Carbon will clean 1.5–2 miles spanning Boca Chica Beach and the mangroves of Parque Nacional Cotubanamá in Bayahibe. Collected materials will feed a marine debris art installation and anchor a long-term mangrove restoration initiative.
Chelonia
Puerto Rico's longest-standing sea turtle conservation organization returns to Playa Grande El Paraíso Nature Reserve in Dorado — one of the island's top leatherback nesting beaches. Chelonia engages students through service-hour programs and presents cleanup data directly to the PR Department of Natural and Environmental Resources.
Fundação Tartaruga
Based on Boa Vista — one of the world's most important loggerhead nesting sites, receiving ~16,000 turtles annually — Fundação Tartaruga will clear 1 km of beach within Parque Natural do Norte ahead of nesting season, collecting an estimated 1.5–2 tonnes of debris with community volunteers and local drivers.
Keep Bermuda Beautiful
Bermuda sits within the North Atlantic Gyre — one of the world's most valuable sites for tracking global plastic pollution. In 2025 alone, KBB hosted 74 cleanups with 777 volunteers, removing nearly 15,000 lbs of marine debris. In 2026, they'll clean 5 miles across three locations, contributing data to Ocean Conservancy research.
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Tanzania
Returning to Mlingotini Island, SOA Tanzania builds on a 2025 cleanup that removed 768 kg of waste. The 2026 campaign goes further with school and village workshops, waste data shared with local authorities, and a new Plastic-Free Coastal Group — with a goal of reaching 200,000 people with ocean conservation awareness.
E.R.D. Afrique
Working along Lomé's 11 km beach — habitat for four sea turtle species — E.R.D. Afrique removed 45 tons of waste in 2022 alone. In 2026, the team will unite fishermen, farmers, fish processors, and local authorities for the cleanup, paired with sorting demonstrations and the creation of recycled waste art.
No Trash Triangle
At UNESCO-recognized Bunaken Island — a marine park threatened by 1,200 tons of annual waste — No Trash Triangle's March 2026 cleanup alone collected 6.9 tons from a single 0.6-mile stretch. All materials are transported to their Ocean Plastic Sorting Station in Manado, ensuring zero waste goes to landfill.
Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation
Working along Ningo-Prampram Beach — a key sea turtle foraging ground — WHRO has formalized a cleanup-to-recycling pipeline through an MoU with a national plastics recycler, creating direct income for community members, primarily women. Their events average 6,100+ lbs collected with participation from Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency.
Aquarium of the Pacific
One of only two Southern California facilities able to rehabilitate sea turtles, the Aquarium of the Pacific will take 25 volunteers by kayak to clear debris from a bay near the San Gabriel River — the northernmost known habitat for Pacific green sea turtles — targeting the fishing line and plastic waste that endangers nesting females.
Oceanic Society
Oceanic Society led a community cleanup of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Our offshore waters are rich with marine life, including threatened whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds. With nearly 8 million residents in the Bay Area, we have our fair share of plastic pollution, too. As our home base since 1969, we're committed to keeping this coastline clean and healthy for wildlife and future generations.
Annual Plastic Art Competition
Each year, participating groups harness the power of visual storytelling to showcase the global impacts of plastic pollution by transforming collected waste into artwork. These creations are shared online and judged by a panel of artists and conservationists, as well as through an audience choice vote in a friendly competition, with the chance to earn additional funding. Learn more at the link below.
Campaign Sponsor
The 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup is sponsored exclusively by Planet Oat Oatmilk.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Planet Oat Oatmilk is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup. This is Planet Oat's fourth consecutive year supporting Oceanic Society and the Global Ocean Cleanup. Their support is made as part of the Planet Oat Project, the brand’s pledge to support organizations that better the world we live in.
Campaign Partners
The 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup Campaign is organized by Oceanic Society in partnership with Sea Turtle Week and organizations worldwide. Learn more about the partners below.
As America’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation, Oceanic Society has worked for more than 55 years to inspire and empower people worldwide to take part in building a healthy future for the world’s oceans. Learn more about Oceanic Society.
Sea Turtle Week is a network of 172 partner organizations in 45 countries working to promote the sea turtle conservation during an annual event that begins on World Oceans Day, June 8, and ends on World Sea Turtle Day, June 16. SEE Turtles is the organizer of Sea Turtle Week. Learn more about Sea Turtle Week.