Izzy Ross, Author at Tangaroa Blue Foundation

Citizen Science: A Powerful Tool for Tracking Plastic Pollution and Supporting SDG Reporting

Here at Tangaroa Blue Foundation, we know the incredible value of citizen science in addressing plastic pollution. Our new scientific study published in collaboration with researchers from the University of New South Wales demonstrates how data collected by everyday people can play a crucial role in monitoring plastic debris on beaches and supporting national reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study highlights the powerful role of citizen science in SDG reporting. By using the AMDI Database, we provided the

17 September 2024

Preserving Christmas Island’s Marine Paradise: A Year of Impactful Action

2024 Christmas Island Marine Debris Report Released Christmas Island, nestled in the Indian Ocean Territories of Australia, is a remote treasure, renowned for its unmatched biodiversity, both on land and in the surrounding reefs. Despite its beauty, the island faces a significant challenge: plastic debris carried by ocean currents and trade winds. These challenges are exacerbated by the island’s rugged terrain, where towering sea cliffs and remote beaches make clean-up efforts difficult but essential. The Christmas Island Marine Debris Initiative

3 September 2024

What is the state of the Great Barrier Reef?

What is the state of the Great Barrier Reef? The Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024, prepared every five years by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, summarises the Reef’s long-term outlook based on its use, management, and risks. This year’s report uses data from the Australian Marine Debris Initiative Database to analyse the risks and impacts of marine debris on the Great Barrier Reef and help identify areas for improvement. “The window of opportunity to secure a positive

28 August 2024

Government Releases “Drowning in Waste” Report

Government releases “Drowning in Waste” Report In December 2022, Tangaroa Blue Foundation wrote a submission to the Senate Inquiry into Plastic Pollution in Australia’s Oceans and Waterways. This submission resulted in Heidi Tait, Tangaroa Blue Foundation’s CEO, providing evidence at a public hearing in Canberra for this Inquiry in March 2023. In May 2024, the Government released the Inquiry results with 22 recommendations. Read the full Drowning in Waste Report. Recommendations for an updated National Plastics Plan Five of the

3 July 2024

ReefClean Program Extended to 2027!

The DCCEEW announced that Tangaroa Blue Foundation, along with ReefClean partners, were successful in the competitive Great Barrier Reef Marine Debris Management and Mitigation Grant opportunity. Marine debris has been identified as a significant risk to the Great Barrier Reef’s ecosystem and is considered a key threat to the Reef region’s values. “Tangaroa Blue led the ReefClean program from 2018 – 2023 removing more than 127 tonnes of marine debris from between the Torres Strait and Bundaberg and tens of

23 February 2024

From Water to Courts: Rec Fishing and Tennis Unite

What does recreational fishing and tennis have in common? Both sports are now diverting line and string to the Australian Marine Debris Initiative circular economy source reduction projects! We recently wrapped up a successful string recycling pilot in collaboration with Tennis Australia during the Australian Open in Melbourne and the Brisbane International in January. Throughout these tournaments, dedicated ‘stringers’ collected discarded strings, which will now undergo processing within the Rig Recycle network. The progression of the Rig Recycle program

31 January 2024

Celebrating the Key Partnerships of Rig Recycle in Advancing the Circular Economy

In pursuit of a sustainable recreational fishing future, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of key partners becomes essential. Rig Recycle proudly extends its gratitude and highlights the instrumental role played by B&C Plastics in propelling the vision of a circular economy forward.

20 December 2023

Success at the CCWA Community Conservation Awards

The dedication and hard work of Tangaroa Blue Foundation’s Western Australia team were proudly showcased at the Conservation Council of WA’s annual Community Conservation Awards ceremony, held at the Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle.

16 December 2023

Fishing’s Circular Future with Rig Recycle Partnership

In a first for the recreational fishing industry, Tasline partners with Rig Recycle, showing their dedication to circular production.

13 December 2023

Yoghurt manufacturer admits “100% ocean plastics” claims misled consumers

South Australian yoghurt manufacturer MOO Premium Foods [1] has agreed to stop using the term “100% ocean plastics” after an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found the company’s use of the term was misleading. The ACCC announced today that MOO had entered into a court-enforceable undertaking to remove the false or misleading “100% ocean plastics” claims from its marketing materials and to publish corrections on its website and social media accounts for 60 days. [2] Last December, Ocean debris

29 November 2023

Author: Izzy Ross