The Movement to Save Our Oceans: Why Ocean Integrity Exists
By Frederick Christopher – Development Advisor, Ocean Integrity
The biggest problem facing our planet today is one we have all created: plastic.
Plastic is everywhere, woven into every aspect of our daily lives. While some of it is recycled, millions of tons a day still make their way into rivers and, eventually, the ocean.
But whose responsibility is it to clean this up? Plastic manufacturers? Governments? Consumers? The truth is that responsibility has been shifted onto us, the public, while the corporations that profit avoid accountability.
That’s why Ocean Integrity exists.
A Vision with Integrity
Ocean Integrity was founded eight years ago by Captain Kieran Kelly, a visionary leader who has invested millions of his own money into tackling plastic pollution. Over the years, he has received awards for his integrity and innovation, though much of his work has remained out of the spotlight, until now.
Kieran recognized the dangers of greenwashing: when organizations claim to collect and recycle ocean plastic without transparency or proof. Ocean Integrity does things differently. Every kilogram of plastic collected is geo-tagged, photographed, logged, traced, and verified, and then stored permanently on the Blockchain, making the data tamper-proof.
That’s why when Ocean Integrity says we’ve collected 1.9 billion kilograms of plastic over the past eight years, you can trust it’s real and see it on blockchain.
Empowering Fishermen and Communities
Kieran also saw an opportunity to empower the world’s fishermen. Many work 12–14 hours a day for very little reward. By paying them directly to collect ocean plastic, Ocean Integrity gives them a reliable secondary income.
Today, hundreds, if not thousands of fishermen worldwide are part of this movement. Their work is life-changing: families are earning more, improving their homes, accessing healthcare, and even sending their children to university.
At the same time, Ocean Integrity’s recycling and sorting centers in Indonesia employ hundreds of local workers, creating a ripple effect of social and economic benefits.
Innovation for Marine Restoration
Plastic collection is only part of our mission. Ocean Integrity is also investing heavily in innovation and restoration.
• The NP System – patented technology that stretches across rivers, capturing plastic (even microplastics) before they reach the ocean.
• The Aquafarm Disruptor – a breakthrough system developed over 19 years of research. By pulling cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths to the surface, it helps restore coral reefs, revive marine life, and rebalance ecosystems. Ocean Integrity will begin deployment in 2026.
These technologies represent some of the most eco-friendly and impactful marine solutions ever engineered.
A Global Movement: Clean the Ocean with Every Transaction
Collecting and recycling plastic isn’t profitable, it’s hard, expensive work. Ocean Integrity survives through donations and bold new ideas.
That’s why we created the Clean the Ocean with Every Transaction movement. Here’s how it works:
• Coffee Shops: Add just 10 cents to a cup of coffee. The customer scans a QR code and sees proof on the Blockchain that their purchase removed the equivalent of 5.4 plastic bottles from the ocean.
• Sports Venues: Imagine 40,000 football fans each contributing $1. That’s the equivalent of 2.1 million plastic bottles removed in a single game.
• Shipping & Airlines: Adding $10 to each container on a cargo ship, or $1 to every flight ticket, offsets plastic and carbon footprints, providing companies with verifiable carbon credits.
This system turns everyday transactions into a powerful funding engine for cleaning our oceans.
The Future of Ocean Integrity
Today, Ocean Integrity is more than just a plastic recovery company. We are:
• A global recycler, active in 58 countries.
• A Web3 innovator, using Blockchain to guarantee traceability.
• A verification partner Plastiks.io & Ecota.io, ensuring transparency across the recycling industry.
• Soon, Partners of the issuer of an ESG token, giving businesses and individuals new ways to support impact projects.
We are here to make a difference. We are here to restore coral reefs, protect marine life, and remove plastic from the ocean, and we can only do it with your support.
Join the Movement
Ocean Integrity is not just a company. It’s a global movement for change, action, and restoration.
Together, we can:
🌊 Remove billions more kilograms of plastic from our oceans.
🌊 Support struggling communities with fair income and opportunity.
🌊 Restore coral reefs and revive marine ecosystems.
🌊 Build a future where transparency, not greenwashing, defines environmental action.
Turning Plastic into Hope”
“From Waste to Wonder: Restoring Oceans with Integrity”
“Cleaning the Seas. Empowering Communities. Restoring Life.”
“Ocean Integrity: Transparency, Action, Impact.”
“Every Bottle Counts. Every Action Matters.”