Youth leading change
Saving the Oceans, starts with you
Oceans4life started as a family in 2017.
While diving off the coast of Gran Canaria, my children and I saw something we could not ignore - more plastic than fish.
We went home , created a logo, set up a Facebook page and decided to take action.
What began as a small family response has grown into a community of young change makers, locals and visitors working together to protect the ocean we love.
What WE Believe
Real change starts with people.
Youth Leading Change
Community Driven Action
Where are we now
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Regular Clean ups
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Educational programmes in schools and communities
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A growing network of Trash Tracker volunteers taking action
What we have achieved to date
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101 Education Workshops
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6060 kids inspired
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336 Clean ups
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25,200kgs of trash collected
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75.600 co2 saved
Join Us
This started with a family, but it's no longer just ours.
It's yours too.
Join an event or make a donation or wear a t shirt and be part of the change.
Our Values
At Oceans4Life, we believe in fostering sustainable practices through community engagement, education, and collaboration. We aim at inspiring local communities, nurturing the next generation of youth environmental stewards, and partnering with businesses to promote responsible consumption. We take concrete action on the ground through regular beach cleanups and advocate for policies that safeguard our oceans.
Everyone is welcome to join us in our dedication to protecting our marine ecosystems and building a more sustainable future.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to protecting and restoring the oceans and natural environments of Gran Canaria.
Through sustainable action, education, and advocacy, we empower communities and businesses, to reduce ocean pollution, to improve marine ecosystems, and adopt long-term solutions that safeguard our island’s waters and future.
Our Objectives for 2026
1 YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMME
To increase the education programme by 30% to reach more children and raise awareness of a zero-waste program and ocean protection.
2 TRASH TRACKERS
Clean beaches more regularly with the Trash Tracker initiative. To collect measurable data through the app, including the amount of cleans, type of trash collected by using the scientific research by National Geographic.
3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To support organisations to improve workplace sustainability and improve the environment of the island.