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Explore Exciting Ocean Sustainability Job Opportunities in 2026 with Ocean Purpose Project
Build a great career in ocean conservation, sustainability, blue economy innovation, seaweed and mussel bioremediation, plastic-to-hydrogen technology, content creation, grant writing, partnerships, and environmental events. Explore full-time and internship opportunities across Southeast Asia, with remote and Singapore-based roles available. Help turn pollution into solutions while creating measurable impact for oceans and communities
Ocean Purpose Project
3 days ago7 min read


Transform Your Beach Clean Up: A Fun and Tasty Experience
What if you could transform beach clean-ups—an essential environmental activity—into a lively, engaging experience that combines sustainability, socializing, and local culture? Imagine wrapping up your beach clean-up with eco-friendly cocktails and mocktails made from seaweed and herbs fertilized by the ocean, followed by a tropical fruit party featuring the king of fruits, Durian. Ocean Purpose Project is ready to "zhng" or tailor this wonderful CSR experience for you.
Ocean Purpose Project
Mar 46 min read


26 for 2026 Initiative: Do you have an Ocean Conservation event but need a venue sponsor? Submit your event to host Solar-Powered Community & Sustainable MICE Events in Singapore and let OPP help!
26 for 2026 Initiative: Do you have an Ocean Conservation event but need a venue sponsor?
Ocean Purpose Project
Feb 277 min read


Transforming Marine Ecosystems with Coral Ecosystem Restoration Efforts
Imagine you lead CSR for your company. Instead of just sending dollars to an NGO, you take your bosses for a dive to verify what's been done over the past 5 years of collaborations. That's what Aderco our client did in 2025 with our Ocean Purpose Project Board member, CEO and former interns (yes, working with us on in-field due diligence is that fun) diving into a vibrant underwater city in East Bali bustling with life, colors, and energy.
Ocean Purpose Project
Feb 176 min read


Why Pollution Must Be Turned Into Solutions, Not Just Cool Content
Pollution Porn is real - it is a constant content news cycle about "what a bad state our oceans are in" with a focus on likes, shares and views instead of galvanising collective action with practical implementations and collaboration on the boring aspect of solution engineering. How do we take action instead?
Mathilda D'Silva
Feb 179 min read


20 Data-Backed Ways Ocean Purpose Project Is Restoring Oceans — and How You Can Get Involved
Each day at our OPP beach Hub office in Pasir Ris, we get a lot of curious onlookers asking us what OPP is all about and how the community can get involved. This handy article explains more about our work and points you to more details on our projects and how we've done the past few years. If you’re searching for where to volunteer, learn, or support marine ecosystem restoration in Singapore, this listicle breaks down—with real numbers and on-the-ground data—how Ocean Purpose
Mathilda D'Silva
Jan 2311 min read


40 Tourism & Ocean Sustainability Facts and Statistics
Are you planning to travel this month? Check out this comprehensive guide from Original Travel by Voyageurs Du Monde. Learn more on how we can play a part in protecting the beautiful destinations we visit. This guide consists of three chapters, covering the impact of marine tourism on the world, facts of marine and coastal tourism and understanding ethical marine and coastal tourism. For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact: PR for Ocean Purpose Proje
Ocean Purpose Project
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Looking for student volunteering beach clean ups, gardening and ocean conservation opportunities in Singapore?
If you’re searching for meaningful beach clean up volunteering in Singapore, VIA hours, or hands-on sustainability experience, the Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) welcomes you
Mathilda D'Silva
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Sailing Towards Sustainability: groundbreaking sampan collection launched – A First-of-Its-Kind Voyage into Design and Conservation
Sampan Collection: A Bold Step Toward Circular Design in Celebration of World Water Day and World Wood Day Signing MOU between Mathilda D'silva, CEO of Ocean Purpose Project and Saurabh Mangla, CEO of Ipse Ipsa Ipsum SINGAPORE – 21 March 2025 – In a pioneering partnership, Ocean Purpose Project and ipse ipsa ipsum are proud to unveil the Sampan Collection , a revolutionary line of eco-luxury furniture created with sustainability, ocean conservation, and craftsmanship in mind
Ocean Purpose Project
Mar 24, 20254 min read


Health- the link between oceans, soils & humans
How Ocean Purpose Project's groundbreaking Eco-Gardening for Seniors programme is showing Singapore it is possible to have a holistic...
Ocean Purpose Project
Dec 3, 20243 min read


CELEBRATING MURDOCH UNIVERSITY'S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDEE- MATHILDA D'SILVA
The 2023 Murdoch University Distinguished Alumni Awards—a convergence of excellence and celebration—offered a profound journey filled...
Mathilda Dsilva
Dec 27, 20234 min read


COP28 CLIFFHANGER: 1st time agreement to phase out fossil fuels
COP28 CLIFFHANGER: 1st time agreement reached to phase out fossil fuels
Mathilda Dsilva
Dec 13, 20236 min read


It's a Wrap- Paddle For A Purpose 2023!
OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT UNVEILS BIOPLASTIC MADE FROM SEAWEED AT PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE 2023 WITH GOV. AGENCIES, CELEBS & MUSIC FESTIVAL Made...
Ocean Purpose Project
Dec 4, 20238 min read


JOIN PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE 2023- Ocean Conservation, Sport, Music & film
OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT'S ICONIC PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE RACE ON 2 DECEMBER 2023 PROMISES AN ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA! Always...
Ocean Purpose Project
Sep 14, 202315 min read


Could ocean plastic waste solve the semiconductor trade war?
Plastic pollution transcends national boundaries and is not just a global environmental concern but a legal and infrastructural nightmare...
Mathilda Dsilva
Jul 11, 20236 min read


Important events in 2023 driving robust protection and conservation of marine ecosystems
As we approach World Ocean Day on June 8, world leaders are coming together in Paris to develop a global plastics treaty to tackle waste...
Ocean Purpose Project
Jun 1, 20236 min read


From Pasir Ris to Washington- Blue Economy’s role in Revitalizing the deep blue
Ocean Purpose Project was invited to deliver a keynote address at the Oceans@Duke Blue Economy Summit 2023 and share our suite of...
Mathilda Dsilva
May 12, 20235 min read


High Seas Treaty: A breakthrough agreement to protect the deep blue
After at least 15 years of conversations and planning, all 193 members of the United Nations (UN) have agreed on an international...
Darcel Anastasia Al Anthony
Apr 7, 20234 min read


5 Gifting ideas for a Greener FESTIVE SEASON
With the holiday season steadily approaching us, one might find themselves in a fix – “What shall I give my loved ones in December?”...
Darcel Anastasia Al Anthony
Dec 24, 20226 min read


2022 WE'VE BEEN BUSY! G20, UN OCEAN CONFERENCE & COP 27
2022 was when the world made a commitment to exit from the pandemic and get to work! Ocean Purpose Project has been very humbled to be...
Mathilda Dsilva
Nov 1, 20225 min read
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