Ending Ocean Plastic Pollution

As Oceans Week continues, we want to showcase another powerful submission to Ocean Legacy Foundation's Design Contest.

Please join us in welcoming Audra Brousseau from Surrey, British Columbia.Audra's submission, "Entangled No More," shines a light on one of the most persistent threats facing marine wildlife: ghost gear. The design features a humpback whale crossing paths with abandoned fishing netting, while a hidden heart within the artwork symbolizes the care, stewardship, and positive impact that can exist when we take action to protect our oceans.A graphic artist and passionate whale advocate, Audra shares a personal connection to these magnificent animals. Several years ago, she participated in a whale naming initiative and named a humpback calf Zindago (also known as Schooner), whose mother is Zig Zag. Living on the British Columbia coast, she closely follows the stories and challenges facing whales in our region, inspiring the message behind this piece."Entangled No More" reminds us that ghost gear is often an unseen threat beneath the surface, yet its impacts on marine life can be devastating. Through creativity and storytelling, Audra encourages us to recognize these challenges and work toward solutions that keep whales and other marine species safe.Thank you, Audra, for sharing your artwork and helping raise awareness about ghost gear and its impacts on ocean ecosystems.#OceansWeek #OceanLegacy #DesignContest #GhostGear #MarineDebris #WhaleConservation #OceanConservation #ProtectOurOcean #ArtForChange #MarineLife #BritishColumbia #EntangledNoMore ... See MoreSee Less

As we continue celebrating Oceans Week, we're excited to highlight another inspiring submission to Ocean Legacy Foundation's Design Contest.

Please join us in welcoming Rashmi Viranga Gamage from Sri Lanka.Rashmi's submission, "Echoes of the Wounded," reflects the hopes of marine species striving to survive in clean, healthy oceans while leaving behind the polluted waters they are too often forced to inhabit. The artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the impact plastic pollution and marine debris have on ocean ecosystems around the world.Growing up in Sri Lanka, an island nation deeply connected to the ocean, Rashmi has witnessed firsthand how pollution affects coastal environments. These experiences inspired the creation of this piece and its message of awareness, responsibility, and hope for the future.Through art, "Echoes of the Wounded" gives a voice to marine life and encourages all of us to consider the role we play in protecting the ocean.Thank you, Rashmi, for sharing your creativity and helping raise awareness about one of the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet today.Submissions are still open! If you have artwork, photography, digital designs, illustrations, or other creative works inspired by ocean conservation, there's still time to enter Ocean Legacy Foundation's Oceans Week Design Contest before submissions close.Together, we can use creativity to inspire action and build a future free from plastic pollution.#OceansWeek #OceanLegacy #DesignContest #PlasticPollutionAwareness #OceanConservation #MarineLife #ArtForChange #ProtectOurOcean #CreativeForTheOcean #OceanWeek2026 #SriLanka #PlasticPollution ... See MoreSee Less

Today marks the beginning of Oceans Week, a time to celebrate our connection to the ocean while raising awareness about the challenges it faces.

We are excited to introduce the first official participant in Ocean Legacy Foundation's Oceans Week Design Contest: Ekaterina Seromakha from Russia.Her submission, "Plastic Bag Whale," is a mixed-media artwork created using recycled plastic bags, acrylic paint, and canvas. The piece portrays a whale as a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and the beauty of marine life, while drawing attention to the growing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.Through art, Ekaterina transforms discarded materials into a powerful message about conservation, reminding us that waste can become a catalyst for creativity, conversation, and change.Thank you, Ekaterina, for sharing your talent and helping inspire action for healthier oceans.There is still time to participate! We will be accepting design submissions for two more days, so if you have artwork, illustrations, digital designs, photography, or creative pieces inspired by ocean conservation, we encourage you to submit your entry before the deadline.Let's celebrate Oceans Week by using creativity to spark awareness and inspire solutions for a plastic-free future.#OceansWeek #OceanLegacy #DesignContest #PlasticPollution #OceanConservation #MarineLife #ArtForChange #ProtectWhatYouLove #CreativeForTheOcean #OceanAwareness ... See MoreSee Less