About Tangaroa Blue

Our purpose is to lead, inspire and ignite action by all, to empower the removal and prevention of litter from entering the marine environment, for a healthier and cleaner ocean.

What does Tangaroa Blue do?

Tangaroa Blue Foundation (an Australian registered charity) works to prevent and remove marine debris in Australia and across regions. We use the Australian Marine Debris Initiative framework to inspire behaviour change, innovation and empower communities, industry and government to make data-driven decisions that improve ocean health.

Join us

There are lots of ways to get involved and help tackle marine debris around the country. Volunteer at a one-off clean-up, become a citizen scientist by assisting with quarterly monitoring or venture with us on a remote multi-day clean-up mission.

What is the Australian Marine Debris Initiative?

The Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database is a national platform that tracks and records marine debris data collected by over 3,100 network partners, including volunteers, organisations, and local communities.

It enables the identification of pollution sources and trends, guiding targeted actions to reduce marine debris at its origin. Managed by Tangaroa Blue Foundation, the AMDI Database supports evidence-based strategies for protecting marine environments and wildlife.

Since the AMDI started in 2004, more than 29 million marine debris items have been removed from the Australian coastline and recorded on the AMDI Database.

WE REMOVE WHAT'S ALREADY OUT THERE

Removing marine debris from the environment restores the natural state and mitigates the toxic effects of plastics degrading in the environment.

WE STOP THE FLOW OF LITTER AT THE SOURCE

We do more than clean-up. Through the AMDI, we record data on what marine debris we find to use as evidence for source reduction plans and influence decision-markers on environmental policies.

WE FIND SOLUTIONS to REDUCE WASTE PRODUCTION

Waste that does not exist cannot become a problem. Tangaroa Blue works with stakeholders to promote and implement best-practice sustainable solutions and true circular economy models – no greenwashing!

What is marine debris?

Marine debris is rubbish that washes onto our coastline and into our waterways. Over 75% of what we remove from our beaches is made from plastic.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Become a beach clean-up volunteer and help protect the ocean from marine debris. Join an organised clean-up or create your own at your local beach.

AMDI DAtabase

We record data on the marine debris we find, so we can identify ways to stop litter at its source. You can use the new AMDI app to record your clean-up.

Supporting Communities

Tangaroa Blue Foundation provides support to communities, organisations, agencies and schools through training, clean-up materials, educational resources and debris analysis.

This collaborative approach has provided valuable data on the types and amounts of marine debris impacting the coastline and equipped communities with the right resources to implement successful marine debris source reduction plans in their area.

MAKE A Difference

Make a donation to support the removal and prevention of marine debris in and around Australia.