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We aim to bring the Ocean to everyone, everywhere because it’s keeping us all alive.

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We translate complex Ocean science into engaging content, programmes and practical actions.

The Ocean is our planet’s life support system and is a solution to some of the planet’s biggest problems. 

It provides every second breath we take, captures 30% of human-made carbon emissions, and regulates the climate system.  

 

Since 2009, we’ve been experts in Ocean health.

 

Our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’ was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time.” Now, we tackle the full range of human actions threatening the Ocean.  

 

We translate complex Ocean science into engaging content; use film and popular culture stories to nurture an inclusive approach to sustainability; and run three UNESCO-endorsed youth engagement programmes for 3 – 25-year-olds. 

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HOW WE DO IT

WE SEE A WORLD WHERE THE OCEAN IS FREED FROM HUMAN THREATS.

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achievements

Making history

Making history

2009

Ocean Generation was established as the first UK charity to address the issue of plastic threatening the Ocean.

2010

Our founder, Jo Ruxton MBE, travelled to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and discovered a far more insidious plastic problem. This inspired the beginning of our filmmaking journey.

2014

We addressed UNESCO’s International Oceanographic Administration at their Paris HQ and screened our teaser film.

2016

‘A Plastic Ocean’ released on iTunes and in cinema screenings. It won 15 awards and became the No1 documentary in several countries. It went on to become the No. 1 documentary on Netflix.

2019

Jo Ruxton MBE, our founder, and Sir David Attenborough spoke at the house of commons, to 50+ MPs, about our Ocean.

2020

Our Ocean Academy education resources were accessed by 600,000 students in 11 countries.

2021

We rebranded. With a new look, mission, vision and team. We prepared to lead the movement through the UN's Decade of the Ocean.

2022

Our Ocean Intelligence approach was endorsed by UNESCO as part of the UN's Decade of the Ocean.

2023

We educated and empowered 4 million people in 2023 through our Comms, Science and Youth Engagement Programmes.

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Ocean positive news, stories, and actions you can take – without the doom, gloom, and fear-mongering
you’ll find elsewhere. 

 

Are hydrothermal vents the origin of life on Earth? 
Olivia Jones

Are hydrothermal vents the origin of life on Earth? 

Hydrothermal vents were one of the first environments on Earth. We'll explain why they may hold the secret to the origin of life.
Jemma Sargeant

Interesting animals that use bioluminescence in the deep Ocean.  

Bioluminescence is the only source of light in the deep Ocean. How does it work, and what interesting marine creatures use it? Explained.
Olivia Jones

What happens after a whale dies? Life after death in the deep-sea

What happens after a whale dies? As we follow the timeline of a whale’s life, we can see the incredible contribution whales make to the Ocean, even decades after its death.
Storm Birch

The history of Earth Day and practical actions you can take 

When is Earth Day? Why did it start? Dive into the history of Earth Day, why the Ocean is vital for our planet's future, and easy climate actions we can all take.
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