We are addressing both the problem and the symptom. The problem is: the human race is unaware of how much waste they create and improper disposal is negatively affecting our oceans. The symptom is: the plastic and chemicals accumulating in our oceans world wide are causing sterilization at the bottom of the food chain.

2. What are some of the logistics that go into each cleanup mission.

Collaboration with all people and entities in related fields. New cleanup technologies are being created by engineering firms world wide. Our “Can Do” philosophy is attracting ideas from kids to NASA scientists. ECC has become a magnet for innovation.

3. What is ECC 2 year plan?

1st year goals include:

Promote and develop ocean cleanup systems, launch education and awareness campaigns, and make a documentary film.

2nd year goals include:

Ocean restoration of declining fish populations. An internship program to teach people world wide how to build Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (R.A.S.) in their own communities. R.A.S’s are much different than fish farms of the early days or the controversial open ocean farms. R.A.S.’s are sustainable and well managed. Promote these on-land fish farms to reduce the depletion of our oceans.

4. How much funding is needed for these projects to be launched?

These programs are reasonably priced starting at several million and coming in under 100 million at full scale. Once started, financial self reliance is the objective.

5.What can conscious companies do to get involved ?

Lead the way. Be efficient. Manufacturing responsibility. Consider the environment as the bottom line.

6. What can individuals do to get involved?

Get educated on this issue and then share it with others. More than half the people we talk to have never heard of this ecological disaster. We all play a role in the problem. Change is absolutely necessary. Our everyday lives need to reflect a major shift in becoming stewards of our planet. Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and last recycle.

7. What is your ultimate vision for ECC?

*To be of service to our oceans and each other.

*To positively affect human consciousness and the way we interact with our oceans.

*To build community and new sustainable systems to guarantee abundance of food and water for all.