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MARINE POLLUTION
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
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
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
PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE 2022
JOIN THE OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT’S PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE KAYAK & SUP RACE ON 22 OCTOBER 2022 SPONSORED BY ADERCO We are back bigger and...
Ocean Purpose Project
Oct 13, 20224 min read
Fish farms may be set up near Singapore's southern islands with high coral diversity
Hear from Daniel Tay from the Fish Farmers Association of Singapore & his thoughts on the fish farms moving to Southern Singapore.
TAY BENG HENG DANIEL
May 31, 20223 min read
Will plastic offsetting help relieve the plastic problem?
Plastic can be found everywhere, it is the most popular and common material found to package and store the items we own. It has become an...
Celine Shen
Mar 15, 20223 min read
Tiny but Deadly - Nurdles in our Oceans
Less than 5mm in size, but deadly to us all. What are nurdles, why are they deadly and how can you help?
SleepyCat
Aug 20, 20215 min read
Marine Foraging: The Dilemma Between Biodiversity Conservation & Preserving Indigenous Culture
Many of us are quick to criticise foraging when we observe the harm done to biodiversity by irresponsible foragers - but do we really...
Wai Zi Ying
Jul 7, 20214 min read
Empty beaches are helping sea turtles, but for how long?
With empty beaches and decreased human activities, the number of turtle nests are starting to increase. While empty beaches are temporary...
Anthea Ang
Nov 21, 20203 min read
Pollution during Covid-19: What can we learn from this period?
Covid-19 has affected everyday life, but how has it affected pollution? We have heard good news that air pollution has gone down, but...
Anthea Ang
Nov 21, 20203 min read
Divers share how Covid-19 has rocked their world.
Travel has come to a standstill during this pandemic, and the tourism industry is definitely on decline. Scuba diving is a part of the...
Anthea Ang
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Covid-19-a blessing in disguise to the marine environment?
Covid-19 has turned the world upside down and has affected the health system, jobs, economy, and the entire livelihood so far. However,...
Sneha Gokhale
Nov 9, 20203 min read
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