Ocean Pledge is more than just an organization—it’s a grassroots movement driven by a singular mission: bridging the gap between awareness and action for the betterment of our oceans. We believe that even the smallest actions can create waves of change, and that doing something, anything, is far more powerful than doing nothing at all.

Our journey began at a national surfing event, where the stark reality of plastic pollution hit home. Witnessing a truckload of single-use plastic water bottles being distributed to ocean-loving athletes, I was compelled to make a personal pledge—to never again purchase another plastic water bottle. This simple commitment sparked a profound awakening, not only in myself but within my community as well.

Like ripples spreading across the water’s surface, my pledge inspired others to reconsider their own consumption habits. Recognizing the transformative power of such individual commitments, I urged my surfing community to make their own ‘Surfer’s Pledge.’ Soon after, Ocean Pledge was born—a movement inclusive of all who wished to join the cause, whether they surfed or not.

From these humble beginnings, Ocean Pledge has evolved into a beacon of ocean advocacy and education. Beyond individual engagements, we’ve conducted educational workshops for schools, NGOs, and communities, delivered impactful radio talks, presented keynote speeches at symposiums, and facilitated master classes with students from around the globe.