This pollution makes marine mammals choke to death, asphyxiates oceans, and creates threats to humankind, among the many harmful impacts on our environment. Waste minimization is the only way to sustainably and effectively fight against this catastrophe.

All these activities are reinforced through extensive scientific research aimed at understanding the issue of marine litter better. By studying the waste in water from sources, to oceans, via rivers, we are looking for effective solutions to reduce that waste.

Since 1995, Surfrider Foundation Europe has been leading awareness advocacy to educate Europeans. The goal is to draw attention to the issue of marine litter by cleaning beaches, lakes, and rivers. Through these actions, each participant can become aware of the impact of their daily activities on the marine environment. 

From the local to the European level, Surfrider is leading campaigns, in particular against single-use plastics, as we believe that the best kind of litter is one that is not produced. Being able to mobilise citizens also sends a strong message to European political institutions. For this reason, Surfrider is campaigning for appropriate lobbying; we are advocates for quality and quantity-focused goals to fight this threat.