Our oceans face multiple crises from plastic pollution to overfishing, with impacts extending beyond marine ecosystems to human health, as microplastics invade our bodies and disrupt critical systems.

• Lindsay Gordon shares her journey from teenage scuba diver to Director of Global Programs at Parley for the Oceans
• Every other breath we take comes from the ocean, connecting all humans directly to ocean health
• Recent studies show the average human brain contains microplastics equivalent to a plastic spoon, up 50% since 2016
• Scientists are finding connections between microplastics and health issues including Alzheimer's and declining fertility rates
• Commercial fishing practices are devastating ocean ecosystems with 90% of fish stocks either exploited, overexploited, or depleted
• The AIR strategy (Avoid, Intercept, Redesign) provides a framework for action at individual, community, and global levels
• Simple changes like eliminating single-use water bottles and plastic bags can significantly reduce your plastic footprint
• Choosing glass containers over plastic and buying locally produced food helps reduce exposure to harmful chemicals
• Communities can perform "plastic audits" to identify unnecessary plastics and implement sustainable alternatives
• Wellness comes from connecting to nature, knowing where your food and water come from, and living in harmony with the environment

Let's make an immediate impact by avoiding single-use plastics and switching to reusable grocery bags. These changes benefit not only ocean health but also our personal wellbeing.