Algalita Marine Research and Education

To protect the Marine environment and its watersheds through Research, Education, and restoration. The organization's main focus is on the issue of plastic pollution and its effect on the Marine ecosystem and potential risks to human health through the transfer of toxins from ingested plastic debris by fish and through the food chain. The organization's goal is to develop a clear understanding of the impact of plastics on our Marine enviornment by educating the public about the ecological value and vulnerabilities of our oceans and how individual actions influence the Marine ecosystem and human health.