Today, 4ocean and Azenco Outdoor came together to remove harmful plastic waste from Pace Picnic Island in Miami Florida.

By gathering plastic and non-biodegradable waste from the water, their efforts protected marine life and helped to reduce the risk of entanglement or ingestion by wildlife.

The Pace Picnic Island area and surrounding water has been an important habitat and popular recreational space for many. Azenco Outdoor and 4ocean believe that keeping Pace Picnic Island clean will preserve the area’s beauty and accessibility for everyone who enjoys it.

Beyond the physical impact, the cleanup also hopes to raise awareness. By showing up and taking action, the brands’ leaders hope to inspire others to recognize the severity of plastic pollution and join the movement to make more sustainable choices and care for the ocean.

“Every cleanup is a chance to show that small acts truly add up – and that we’re all in this together when it comes to protecting our environment,” said a rep for the Azenco team.

Through global cleanup operations, the organization aims to protect marine ecosystems, safeguard wildlife, and support coastal communities. Efforts are guided by several core values: putting the ocean first, being transparent, nudging rather than judging, recognizing that small acts add up, embracing collective responsibility, moving swiftly, thinking bigger, and taking ownership.

“Partnering with Azenco Outdoor has been a powerful example of what’s possible when like-minded organizations come together to protect our planet. As a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation, 4ocean is on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis through daily, hands-on cleanup operations carried out by full-time crews around the world. Through this collaboration, Azenco directly contributes to the removal of plastic waste from our oceans and coastlines – making a real, measurable impact on marine environments and demonstrating astrong commitment to environmental responsibility,” said Tony Ernst of 4ocean.

The cleanup took place today at 9am and departed from the Venetian Marina and Yacht Club in Miami, FL.

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